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(b) A minimum of thirty-five square feet (35 ft2) of unencumbered program space per toddler and child; or

(c) A minimum of forty-five square feet (45 ft2) of encumbered program space per child.

122.3 A Licensee shall ensure that exits are:

(a) Clearly identified;

(b) Free of all obstructions; and

(c) Arranged or marked so the path to exit the building is visible and clear.

122.4 A Licensee shall not operate any other business that may either impact the health and safety of the children and staff or interfere with the overall operation of the Facility on the same premises that is licensed by OSSE as a Facility.

122.5 A new or revised Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation permit shall be required:

(a) At the time of any major modification or alteration of any existing premises or structure used by the Facility, but prior to the continued use of the modified or altered portions of the premises or structure for child development purposes;

(b) Prior to the use of any portion of the premises or structure that was not previously inspected and approved for use by DCRA as a Child Development Facility;

(c) Prior to submitting an application to increase the number of children under thirty (30) months of age to be enrolled at the Child Development Facility; and

(d) Prior to submitting an application for a change in licensure capacity of the Child Development Facility.

122.6 A Licensee shall undergo a fire safety inspection and shall, annually, obtain certification from FEMS that the premises conform to all applicable fire safety and related codes.