67:42:18:33Water safety.

A kinship foster home must meet the following water safety requirements: (1) If an outdoor swimming pool is on the premises, the swimming pool must be emptied after each use by the caretaker or enclosed with a five-foot fence and a self-closing, latching gate that can be locked while not in use; (2) If an indoor swimming pool is on the premises, the swimming pool must have an access door that restricts entry; (3) If a hot tub is on the premises, the hot tub must be securely covered; and (4) A child may not be permitted to play in an area where there is a body of water, unless the caretaker can see and hear the child and is close enough to intervene at all times.

Source: 51 SDR 127, effective June 1, 2025.