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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 13A.15.05.05" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="05" heading="Outdoor Activity Area.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>There shall be ample, accessible space for outdoor activity that is free from conditions that may be dangerous to the health or safety of children in care.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If required by the office, the outdoor activity area shall be enclosed to protect children in care from accessible hazards such as a heavily trafficked area, a body of water, or environmental hazards.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Any pool on the premises of the facility shall be made inaccessible to children in care and have security features, including but not limited to a:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Fence that surrounds the pool at least 4 feet in height;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Self-closing and self-latching mechanism on the gate, door, or access to the pool;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Lock that is operable and secured; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Sensor or alarm in the pool and on the access door.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>