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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 13A.16.05.11" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="05" heading="General Cleanliness and Disposal of Refuse.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The entire center, including floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, furnishings, materials, and equipment, shall be kept clean and free of infestation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In a center for fewer than 12 children located in a residence, the requirements of §A of this regulation apply only to space approved for child care.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Cleaning may not be conducted while children are present except in emergencies or as clean up activities that are part of the daily activity program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Disposal of Refuse.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Each room used for child care shall have a trash container with a disposable liner.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In each area used for changing diapers, there shall be a separate trash container reserved for diaper discards that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Has a disposable liner and tightly fitting lid;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Makes the contents of the container inaccessible to children in care.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>All trash containers in child care areas shall be emptied when full but at least daily.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Refuse that is placed outdoors to await collection shall be stored in receptacles that are:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Made of tight, nonabsorbent, easily washable materials;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Covered with tightly fitting lids; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Washed and treated with disinfectant when necessary to combat odors and prevent infestation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Biocontaminants and biohazards shall be disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>