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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-3. CHILD DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES |
Section 29-341. ADDITIONAL INDOOR PROGRAM SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN IN CENTERS
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341.1The indoor program space for infant and toddler activities shall contain a minimum of thirty-five square feet (35 ft2) per child of unencumbered instructional and/or play space, or a minimum of forty-five square feet (45 ft2) per child of encumbered instructional or play space measured on the inside wall-to-wall dimensions.
341.2For the purposes of this section, "Unencumbered Instructional and/or Play Space" means program space that is free of permanent fixtures, architectural structures, equipment, bedding, and furniture that are unrelated to the program, and "Encumbered Instructional and/or Play Space" means program space that is restricted by permanent fixtures, architectural structures, equipment, bedding, or furniture that are unrelated to the program.
341.3Children under the age of two (2) years six (6) months, as well as non-ambulatory children, may only occupy space on the street level, unless the Facility receives explicit written approval from the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services to care for such children on another level.