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must provide staff with sufficient information to allow staff to make basic judgments as needed relative to the child’s safe use of the swimming facilities (i.e., limiting access to shallow swimming areas as opposed to deeper swimming areas, diving boards, etc.). If any child is unable to demonstrate an ability to swim, the facility will require the child to wear a Coast Guard approved vest. (ii) The facility must document in each child’s record the child’s level of swimming proficien- cy, once known. (iii) A buddy system must be employed for children. (iv) Staff must actively supervise children during swimming and boating, including, but not limited to, maintaining line-of-sight supervision of each child, staff communicating with one another, remaining aware, and being accountable for each child at all times. (v) Any boats utilized for recreational purposes must comply with any required federal, state, or local registration, and meet safety standards. (vi) All children and staff engaged in boating activities must wear a Coast Guard approved vest. (f) The following staff to child ratios must be utilized during water activities: (i) Birth to two years: 1:1 (ii) Two to three years: 1:2 (iii) Three to four years: 1:3 (iv) Four to five years: 1:6 (v) Five years and older: 2:25 B. General Safety. (1) Fire Safety. (a) Each facility shall comply with the regulations and codes of the State Fire Marshal. (b) The facility shall have an annual fire safety inspection. The results of the inspection shall be reported to the Agency. (c) Based on the recommendations of the fire authorities, the Agency will decide as to whether the facility meets standards of fire safety for child caring purposes. (d) A facility is responsible for any fees or related expenses for the fire inspection. (e) A fire escape plan shall be posted in the facility in areas accessible to staff and children. (2) Power or Vocational Tools. (a) Staff shall supervise children (on campus) while using equipment or tools. (b) All equipment shall be well maintained and in good working order. (c) Power tools shall have intact safety devices. (d) Power tools shall be stored in a locked area not accessible to children. (3) Pets and Animals. (a) Healthy animals which present no apparent threat to the health and safety of the children shall be permitted, provided they are cleaned, properly housed, fed and cared for and have had required vaccinations, as appropriate. Live animals shall be excluded from areas where food for human consumption is stored, prepared or served. (b) Animals shall not be permitted if a child in the room or area is allergic to the specific type of animal. (c) Pens, cages, litter boxes and outside areas used by pets shall be kept clean. (d) Animal litter and waste shall not be accessible to children. (e) Reptiles and rodents shall not be accessible to children. (f) Children and adults shall wash their hands after touching animals. (g) Pets shall be vaccinated in accordance with state and/or local law.