C. Combustible items must not be located within 36 inches of the furnace or
other heating sources.
D. Whenever in use, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, solid fuel appliances, space heaters, steam radiators, and other potentially hot surfaces, such as steam pipes, must be protected by guards to prevent burns. All fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, space heaters, steam radiators, and furnaces must be installed according to the State Building Code. E. The furnace, hot water heater, and workshop area must be inaccessible to children. Separation may be by a door, partition, or gate. There must be allowance for air circulation to the furnace. F. Ventilation of usable space must meet the requirements of the State Building Code. Outside doors and windows used for ventilation in summer months must be screened when biting insects are prevalent. Subp. 8. Temperature . A minimum temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in indoor areas used by children. Subp. 9. Infant and newborn sleeping space. There must be a safe, comfortable sleeping space for each infant and newborn. A crib, portable crib, or playpen with waterproof mattress or pad must be provided for each infant or newborn in care. The equipment must be of safe and sturdy construction that conforms to volume 16, parts 1508 to 1508.7 and parts 1509 to 1509.9 of the Code of Federal Regulations, its successor, or have a bar or rail pattern such that a 2-3/8 inch diameter sphere cannot pass through. Playpens with mesh sidings must not be used for the care or sleeping of infants or newborns. Subp. 10. Stairways. All stairways must meet the following conditions. A. Stairways of three or more steps must have handrails. B. Any open area between the handrail and stair tread must be enclosed with a protective guardrail as specified in the State Building Code. The back of the stair risers must be enclosed. C. Gates or barriers must be used when children between the ages of 6 and 18 months are in care. D. Stairways must be well-lighted, in good repair, and free of clutter and obstructions. Subp. 11. Decks. Decks, balconies, or lofts used by children more than 30 inches above the ground or floor must be surrounded by a protective guardrail and be constructed in accordance with the State Building Code. Wooden decks must be free of splinters and coated with wood preservative, paint, or constructed with treated wood. Subp. 12. Locks and latches. Door locks and latches must meet the following guidelines: A. a closet door latch must be made so that children can open the door from inside the closet;
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