Section 101239.2
DRINKING WATER
(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily
available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.
- (1) Children shall be free to drink as they wish.
- (2) Anchored steps or a broad-based platform shall be utilized when a drinking
fountain is too high for the children in care.
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- (3) Bottled water or portable containers will be allowed provided that:
- (A) The water and containers are kept free of contamination.
- (B) Bottled water containers are secured to prevent tipping and breaking.
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- (4) All water for drinking shall be potable as defined in the California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5.
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- (A) Title 24, Part 5, defines potable water as water that is satisfactory
for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes and meets the requirements
of the health authority having jurisdiction.
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NOTE: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
1596.72, 1596.73, 1596.81 and 1597.05, Health and Safety Code.
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