Rule 3280.76
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Plain language
Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces — including the facility's outdoor play space — shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazards.
Official rule text
Verbatim from the Pennsylvania HHSC publication. Always reference the official source for legal interpretation.
Evidence types that satisfy this rule
- Surfaces in disrepair during construction
- Visible damage to floors or walls in child-use areas
- Outdoor play surface presenting hazard
- Pieces of wood or metal protruding in or near play areas
- Sheet-rock dust or dirt debris exposed to play equipment
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