WAIVER CONSULTING GROUP

Iowa WRTS Compliance Audit

IN PROGRESS
3% (7/222)
Floor plan submitted to and approved by HHS licensing consultantCRITICAL
State Building Code Bureau plan review completed and approvedCRITICAL
State Fire Marshal (SFM) inspection completed and passedCRITICAL
Certificate of Occupancy obtained from local jurisdictionCRITICAL
Building meets Iowa Building Code for assembly/child care occupancyCRITICAL
Local zoning approval for children's recreational/therapeutic use
Fire extinguishers inspected, tagged, and accessibleCRITICAL
Smoke detectors installed and functional in all spacesCRITICAL
Carbon monoxide detectors installed per Iowa codeCRITICAL
Fire alarm system tested and documented (if required)
Emergency lighting installed and functional at all exitsCRITICAL
Exit signs illuminated and visible from all areasCRITICAL
Two or more means of egress from every occupied roomCRITICAL
All exit doors open outward, unlocked, unobstructedCRITICAL
Fire drill procedures posted and practiced quarterly
Fire evacuation plan posted at all exits with routes
Electrical panel accessible and labeled (no storage 36in)
Extension cords NOT used as permanent wiringCRITICAL
No flammable materials stored near ignition sourcesCRITICAL
Minimum 35 sq ft usable indoor space per childCRITICAL
Ceiling height min 7ft 6in in occupied spaces
Adequate lighting in all activity areas
Temperature maintained 65-75°F during hours
Adequate ventilation (operable windows or HVAC)
Floors in good repair, non-slip in wet areas
Walls/ceilings in good repair, no peeling paint
No lead-based paint hazards (pre-1978 buildings)CRITICAL
Drinking water accessible to children at all timesCRITICAL
Restrooms clean, stocked, and accessible
Diaper changing area meets sanitation standards
Food prep area meets Iowa DPH standards (if appl.)
Chemicals locked and inaccessible to childrenCRITICAL
Separate quiet/calm-down area for sensory regulation
Staff break area separate from children's space
Fenced min 4ft, self-closing/self-latching gateCRITICAL
Play equipment age-appropriate and in good repair
Fall zones have approved surfacingCRITICAL
No entrapment hazards, sharp edges, protruding boltsCRITICAL
Shade available for children
Drinking water for outdoor sessions >1 hour
Monthly outdoor equipment inspections documented
Free of standing water, debris, animal waste