PAP.15.5.050 Physical Environment.

The physical environment of the relative caregiver's home is safe for the child, including all of the following:

(a) The relative caregiver's home is constructed, arranged, and maintained in a manner that is safe.

(b) The relative caregiver's home has all of the following:

(1) Furnishings and equipment necessary to adequately accommodate the child and other household members.

(2)(A) A safe and appropriate sleeping arrangement for the child.

(B) If the child is under 12 months of age, the child sleeps alone in a crib, bassinet, or playpen.

(c) The relative caregiver considers the child's developmental level and ensures that materials and equipment that may be hazardous to the child are stored in areas not readily accessible to the child. Potentially hazardous materials and equipment may include weapons, ammunition, poisons, insecticides, flammable or combustible materials, alcohol, tobacco products, medications, power tools, detergents, and plastic bags.

(d) The relative caregiver makes every reasonable effort to correct any hazard to the safety of the child in the home.

(1) If the relative caregiver does not own the home, the relative caregiver's "reasonable effort to correct any hazard" includes asking the landlord to address safety concerns in the home.