DCF 250.06(4)(a)4.4. The battery in a single-station battery-operated smoke detector shall be replaced at least once each year. DCF 250.06(4)(b)(b) An operable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC shall be provided for the kitchen and cooking area and inspected annually, and a provider shall know how to use it. Inspection tags are not required, but documentation of the inspection must be kept on file at the center. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: Licensees or a commercial fire extinguisher inspector may inspect fire extinguishers.
DCF 250.06(4)(e)(e) The center shall be equipped with an interconnected smoke detection system in operating condition if one or more children under age 2 will be cared for on a level that is more than 6 feet above or below the ground level. DCF 250.06(6)(a)(a) A safe supply of drinking water shall be available to children and staff at all times from a drinking fountain of the angle jet type or by use of a disposable or reusable cup or water bottle. Common use of drinkware is prohibited. DCF 250.06(6)(b)(b) If a center gets its water from a private well, the center shall comply with all of the following: DCF 250.06(6)(b)1.a.a. The center shall have water samples from the well tested for total coliform and Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria annually using a laboratory certified by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection as specified in ch. ATCP 77. The laboratory report shall be available to the department upon request. DCF 250.06(6)(b)1.b.b. If the water test results indicate the presence of total coliform or E. coli bacteria, the water system shall be appropriately disinfected or treated and retested until it is determined to be free of bacteria. An alternative source of water shall be used for drinking and preparing food or infant formula until the well is free from bacteria. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: A list of laboratories certified to test for bacteria can be found on the Department of Natural Resources website: www.dnr.wi.gov. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: Alternative sources of drinking water can include bottled water and water from a public water system that meets drinking water standards.
DCF 250.06(6)(b)2.a.a. The center shall have water samples from the well tested for nitrate annually using a laboratory certified under ch. NR 149. The laboratory report shall be available to the department upon request. DCF 250.06(6)(b)2.b.b. If water test results indicate nitrate levels are above 10 mg/L, an alternative source of water shall be used for drinking and preparing food or infant formula until nitrate levels are below 10 mg/L. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: A list of laboratories certified to test for nitrate can be found on DNR’s website: www.dnr.wi.gov. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: Alternative sources of drinking water include bottled water, water that has been treated with a device certified by the department of safety and professional services to remove nitrate, and water from a public water system that meets drinking water standards.
DCF 250.06(6)(b)3.a.a. The center shall have the well tested for lead every 5 years using a laboratory certified by the department of natural resources under ch. NR 149. The laboratory report shall be available to the department upon request. DCF 250.06(6)(b)3.b.b. If water test results indicate lead levels are above 15 micrograms per liter (μg/L), an alternative source of water shall be used for drinking and preparing food or infant formula until action is taken to reduce lead levels below 15 μg/L as confirmed by an additional water test. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: A list of laboratories certified to test for lead can be found on DNR’s website: www.dnr.wi.gov. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: Alternative sources of drinking water include, but are not limited to, bottled water, and water from a source known to be low in lead, such as a public water system that meets drinking water standards.
DCF 250.06(7)(a)2.2. Each floor or level occupied by children shall have at least 2 exits.