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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 13A.18.05.11" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="18" chapter_num="05" heading="Cleanliness and Sanitation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>All of the space in the child care home approved for child care purposes, including floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, furnishings, materials, and equipment, shall be kept clean and free of infestation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Cleaning may not be conducted while children are present except in emergencies or as cleanup activities that are part of the daily child care program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <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; and</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>