What is the minimum amount of combined annual visits for a child to be considered in a child occupied facility?

The minimum amount of combined annual visits for a child to be considered in a child-occupied facility is 60 hours. This threshold is established to ensure that the facility meets certain criteria for occupancy and potential exposure to hazards that could affect children's health and safety.

The rationale behind this specific number is based on the estimated amount of time children typically spend in various facilities where they might have significant interactions with the environment. Facilities that are considered child-occupied are generally subject to additional regulatory scrutiny to protect children's well-being. By setting the minimum at 60 hours, it effectively captures those environments where children are present enough to warrant safety assessments and interventions.

Other values such as 30, 90, and 120 hours do not align with regulatory definitions or practical considerations regarding the exposure risk to children. While 30 hours may reflect a lower frequency of child visits which may not require the same level of regulatory oversight, 90 and 120 hours set a higher bar that is not necessary for initial categorization as a child-occupied facility. The focus remains on ensuring children are in positions where their health and safety could be impacted by environmental factors, thus necessitating a focused response when they are present for a specified minimum duration.