No. 42516 (Repeal and Reenact): Rule R392-300. Recreation Camp Sanitation

(Repeal and Reenact)

DAR File No.: 42516
Filed: 01/29/2018 09:00:50 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The repeal and reenact of Rule R392-300 simplify the rule, remove outdated language and redundancies, and provide technical and conforming changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah.

Summary of the rule or change:

The repeal and reenact of Rule R392-300 provides technical and conforming changes throughout the rule and removes unnecessary and repetitive language. Section R392-300-1 is a new section added to specify the statute under which this rule is authorized, and to explain the purpose of the rule. Section R392-300-2 is a new section added to describe individuals and groups to whom this rule applies, and to specify exclusions to such. Section R392-300-3 added definitions for "Camp, Local health officer, Operator, Plumbing Code, and Primitive; and amended the definitions for Day-use area, Modern camp, Semi-developed, Semi-primitive, Service building, and Wastewater". In Section R392-300-4, the Department of Health (Department) has made nonsubstantive revisions including the rewording and restructuring of this section to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to align more closely with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah; and substantive changes include a the addition of a provision, similar to a "grandfather clause", that specifies that a construction change is not required in any portion of a camp that was in compliance before this rule goes into effect. In Sections R392-300-5 and R392-300-6, the Department has made nonsubstantive revisions including the rewording and restructuring of these sections to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. In Section R392-300-7, no change to plumbing requirements. In Section R392-300-8, changed the plumbing fixture ratio from "fixtures per occupants" to "fixtures per camp sites". Section R392-300-9 is a new section. The currently enacted rule does not specify required plumbing ratios for day-use areas. In Section R392-300-10, the Department has made nonsubstantive revisions including the rewording and restructuring of these sections to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to align more closely with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. In Section R392-300-11, the Department has made nonsubstantive revisions including the rewording and restructuring of these sections to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. In Section R392-300-12, the Department has made nonsubstantive revisions including the rewording and restructuring of these sections to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. In Section R392-300-13, the Department has made nonsubstantive revisions including the rewording and restructuring of these sections to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. Section R392-300-14 specifies the application of an authority granted a local health officer in Title 26A. Section R392-300-15 specifies the application of an authority granted to a local health officer in Title 26A.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 26-1-5
• Section 26-15-2
• Subsection 26-1-30(23)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 will likely not result in a cost or benefit to the state budget. The Utah Division of Natural Resources operates and maintains 35 state parks with campgrounds available for public use. The reenacted rule does not require a construction change to any portion of a camp that was in compliance with the law in effect at the time the camp was constructed. In addition, the reenacted rule does not include fees such as camp reservation fees and permit fees. Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 may result in an inestimable fiscal cost if the state of Utah constructs a recreation camp after the adoption of this rule. The full impact to the state cannot be estimated as the necessary data is unavailable because potential camp location, layout, number of sites, water and wastewater accessibility, and operation and maintenance needs have not yet been considered by the state of Utah.

local governments:

Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 will not result in a cost or benefit to local governments.

small businesses:

Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 will likely not result in a cost or benefit to small business. There are 30 small businesses operating in the state under the NAICS code of 721211 or 721214. The reenacted rule does not require a construction change to any portion of a camp that was in compliance with the law in effect at the time the camp was constructed. Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 may result in an inestimable fiscal cost to a small business that constructs a recreation camp after the adoption of this rule. The full impact to such a business cannot be estimated as the necessary data is unavailable because potential camp location, layout, number of sites, water and wastewater accessibility, and operation and maintenance needs have not yet been considered by the business.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 will likely not result in a fiscal impact to other persons or non-small businesses. There are four non-small businesses identified in Utah operating under the NAICS code of 721211 or 721214. The reenacted rule does not require a construction change to any portion of a camp that was in compliance with the law in effect at the time the camp was constructed. Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 may result in an inestimable fiscal cost to a large business that constructs a recreation camp after the adoption of this rule. The full impact to such a business cannot be estimated as the necessary data is unavailable because potential camp location, layout, number of sites, water and wastewater accessibility, and operation and maintenance needs have not yet been considered by the business.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

No one specific person will be affected by this rule change. The reenacted rule does not include fees such as camp reservation fees and permit fees.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The repeal and reenact of this rule simplifies the rule, removes outdated language and redundancies, and provides technical and conforming changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. Substantive changes include the addition of a grandfather provision specifying that a construction change is not required to any portion of a rest area that was in compliance before the change. There is also a change to required plumbing ratios to semi-developed camps and day-use areas. There is no estimable costs to business.

Joseph K. Miner, MD, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Chris Nelson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6739, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

03/19/2018

This rule may become effective on:

03/26/2018

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

RULE TEXT

Appendix 1: Regulatory Impact Summary Table*

Fiscal Costs

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2020

State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Person

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Costs:

$0

$0

$0

Fiscal Benefits

State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Persons

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0

Net Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0

 

*This table only includes fiscal impacts that could be measured. If there are inestimable fiscal impacts, they will not be included in this table. Inestimable impacts for State Government, Local Government, Small Businesses and Other Persons are described above. Inestimable impacts for Non-Small Businesses are described below.

 

Appendix 2: Regulatory Impact to Non-Small Businesses

There are 4 non-small businesses in the industry in question (NAICS 721211, NAICS 721214) in Utah. These businesses will likely not experience a fiscal impact because the proposed rule does not require a construction change to any portion of a camp that was in compliance with the law in effect at the time the camp was constructed. Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 may result in an inestimable fiscal cost to a non-small business that constructs a recreation camp after the adoption of this rule. The full impact to such a business cannot be estimated as the necessary data are unavailable because potential camp location, layout, number of sites, water and wastewater accessibility, and operation and maintenance needs have not yet been considered by the business.

The Utah Division of Natural Resources operates and maintains 35 state parks with campgrounds available for public use. The proposed rule does not require a construction change to any portion of a camp that was in compliance with the law in effect at the time the camp was constructed. In addition, the proposed rule does not include fees such as camp reservation fees and permit fees. Repealing and reenacting Rule R392-300 may result in an inestimable fiscal cost if the State of Utah constructs a recreation camp after the adoption of this rule. The full impact to the state cannot be estimated as the necessary data are unavailable because potential camp location, layout, number of sites, water and wastewater accessibility, and operation and maintenance needs have not yet been considered by the State of Utah.

 

The head of Department of Health, Dr. Joseph Miner, has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.

 

 

R392. Health, Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services.

R392-300. Recreation Camp Sanitation.

[R392-300-1. Definitions.

Day-Use Area means any parcel or tract of land designated as a recreation park, picnic grounds, or recreational area which may be located within the confines of an organized recreation camp or it may be an area developed by participating person or groups to satisfy their recreational demands. It shall include but is not limited to: Centers for public gathering for the purpose of witnessing or participating in special outdoor events such as automobile racing, off highway vehicle activity, competitive sports, hunting and fishing activities, etc. Occupation of the area is limited specifically to day use and does not include overnight accommodations.

Director means the Executive Director of the Utah Department of Health.

Modern Camp means a campground of two or more campsites accessible by any type of vehicular traffic. The camp is used wholly or in part for recreation, training or instruction, social, religious activity or physical education or whose primary purpose is to provide an outdoor group living experience. The site is equipped with permanent buildings for the purpose of sleeping, a culinary water supply under pressure, food service facilities, and may be operated on a seasonal or short term basis. These types of camps shall include but are not limited to privately owned campgrounds such as youth camps, church camps, boy or girl scout camps, mixed age group, family group camps, etc.

Semi-developed - A campground of two or more campsites accessible by any type of vehicular traffic. Facilities are provided for both protection of site and comfort of users. Roads, trails and campsites are defined and basic facilities (water flush toilets and/or vault toilets, tables, fireplaces or tent pads) are provided. The camps include but are not limited to National Forest campgrounds, Bureau of Reclamation campgrounds, Utah State Park campgrounds, and youth camps. Campground operators who provide camping for organized groups for a period of seven (7) or more consecutive days must comply with the requirements in Table I.

Semi-primitive - A campground usually accessible by walk-in, equestrian, or motorized trail vehicles. Rudimentary facilities (vault toilets or earthen pit privies* and/or fireplaces) are provided. When pit privies are anticipated at a camp, approval for use must be obtained from the Director of the Utah Department of Health or the local health department having jurisdiction. Such facilities or improvements are designed for protection of the site and not for the comfort of the campers in the area.

Service Building - A building housing toilet, lavatories, bathing facilities, and other such facilities as may be required for use by these regulations.

Wastewater means discharges from all plumbing facilities such as rest rooms, kitchen, and laundry fixtures either separately or in combination.

 

R392-300-2. General.

2.1 It shall be the duty of each person operating a camp in the State of Utah to carry out the provisions of these regulations. Such person should also have the duty of controlling the conduct of camp occupants to this end, and should make at least one daily inspection of the entire camp for these purposes. All camp toilet and washroom facilities shall be inspected as frequently as necessary by the camp operator, to assure that it is operating in a sanitary manner.

2.2 Severability - If any provision of this code, or its application to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, the application of such provision to other person or circumstances, and the remainder of this code, shall not be affected thereby.

2.3 All applicable building, zoning, electrical, health, fire codes and all local ordinances shall be complied with.

2.4 Campsites, including day-use areas, shall be constructed to provide adequate surface drainage, and shall be isolated from any existing or potential health hazard or nuisance.

 

R392-300-3. Water Supply.

3.1 Potable water supply systems for use by camp occupants shall meet the requirements of the State of Utah rules relating to public drinking water supplies.

*Design and construction of all earthen privies must comply with standards set forth by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

3.2 In addition to the requirements of the rules and regulations relating to public drinking water supplies, the design of water system facilities shall be based on these suppliers engineer's estimate of water demands, but shall in no case be less than the following:

The distribution system serving modern camps with full facilities or semi-developed camps and day-use areas shall maintain a water system pressure in excess of 20 psi at all points in the distribution system during peak hourly flow conditions. Non-community systems in remote areas can be exempted from this requirement, on a case-by-case basis, if flow from the system is always unregulated and free-flowing. Where appropriate, the peak hourly flow will be calculated on the number of fixture units as presented in the Utah Plumbing Code.

Other exceptions to the above requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis, as permitted by the State of Utah public drinking water rules.

3.2.1 The source and storage requirements as indicated above do not include water demands for outside use or fire protection. However, if the culinary system is intended to provide water for such uses, the water requirements indicated above must be appropriately increased. Specific information on water requirements (e.g. area of land to be irrigated) must be provided for Department of Health review.

3.3 Construction of a public drinking water supply system intended to serve occupants of any recreation camp shall not commence until plans prepared by a licensed professional registered engineer (in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 22, Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors Licensing Act) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Following construction, the system may not be placed in service until a final inspection is made by a representative of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality or local health department having jurisdiction.

3.3.1 All systems must be monitored in accordance with the State of Utah public drinking water rules, and in cooperation with the local health department having jurisdiction.

3.4 Any culinary system or any portion thereof that is drained seasonally must be cleaned, flushed, and disinfected prior to use. Furthermore, a water sample of satisfactory bacteriologic quality, i.e. a sample showing not more than one coliform bacteria per 100 ml sample, must be obtained before the system is placed into service.

3.4.1 Systems operated on a seasonal basis may be required to sample for bacteriologic analysis at an accelerated frequency as determined by the Director of the local health department having jurisdiction.

 

R392-300-4. Wastewater.

4.1 All wastewater shall be discharged to a public sewer system where accessible and within 300 feet of the recreational camp property line.

4.2 Where connection to a public sewer is not available, wastewater shall be discharged into a wastewater disposal system meeting requirements of the State of Utah Code of Waste Disposal Regulations except as provided in 4.4. Unless water usage rates are available, design shall be based on not less than 30 gallons per day per person for modern camps. Design shall be based on 5 gallons per day per person for semi-developed camps and day-use areas. If these camps have water flush systems, then the design must be based on a minimum of 30 gallons per day per person.

4.3 All plans for the construction or alteration of a wastewater disposal system shall initially be submitted to the local health department having jurisdiction. Where plan approval is required by law to be provided by the State Department of Health, such plans will be forwarded by the local authority along with any appropriate comments. Construction or alteration of the disposal system shall not commence until the plans have been approved in writing by the appropriate health agency.

4.4 In camps providing other than water flush type toilets, waste disposal facilities shall be approved by the Director or local health authorities having jurisdiction.

 

R392-300-5. Plumbing.

5.1 The minimum plumbing fixtures to be provided are as follows:

 

TABLE I
Required Plumbing Fixtures For Modern Camps

   
   Plumbing Fixtures    Ratio of Plumbing Fixtures   
                     For Number of Camp Occupants(a)   
   
                     Males     Females   Both Sexes   
   
Water Closets        1:40      1:25       --   
Urinals              1:50       --        --   
Lavatories           1:35      1:35   
Showers(b)           1:35      1:35   
Drinking   
  Fountains(c)        --        --       1:300   
Service Sink or   
  Hose Bibb           --        --       1 per service building   
   
     (a)  Or fraction thereof   
     (b)  Shower facilities should be provided with hot water   
     (c)  The use of common drinking cups is prohibited

 

TABLE II
Required Plumbing Fixtures For Semi-Developed
and Semi-Primitive Camps(a)

   
   Plumbing Fixtures    Ratio of Plumbing Fixtures   
                     Per Number of Camp Occupants   
   
                     Males     Females   Both Sexes   
   
Water Closets        1:50      1:25   
Urinals              1:50       --   
Lavatories                               1:50   
Drinking Fountains                       1:300   
Service Sink or   
  Hose Bibb                              1 per service
                                         building   
   
     (a)  In semi-developed or semi-primitive camps which
 provide other than water flush-type toilets, Table II will
 not apply.  See Section 4.4.

 

5.2 Service buildings shall be located not less than 15 feet and not more than 500 feet from any living and camping spaces served.

5.3 Wherever toilet facilities for males and females are located in the same building, and adjacent to each other, they shall be separated by a sound-resistant wall. Direct line of sight to each rest room shall be effectively obstructed.

5.4 Soap and toilet tissue in suitable dispensers and waste receptacles with lids should be provided in each service building. Where lavatories are not provided, other adequate hand cleansing facilities should be provided.

5.5 Where lavatories are provided, clean individual towels or other adequate hand drying facilities should be provided.

5.6 All plumbing installed in any camp shall comply with provisions of the Utah Plumbing Code and applicable local plumbing codes.

 

R392-300-6. Operation and Maintenance.

6.1 When tents, permanent or semi-permanent buildings are provided, they shall be of sound construction, shall assure adequate protection against the weather, and shall include essential facilities to permit maintenance in a clean and operable condition, and shall provide adequate storage for personal belongings.

6.2 In any permanent or semi-permanent building, the total window area in any room should be equal to at least 10 percent and in no case less than 5 percent of the floor area. For ventilation, windows shall be openable or mechanical ventilation must be provided.

6.3 Each structure made available for occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, except for tents.

6.4 In dormitory type facilities, beds shall be separated by a horizontal distance of at least 5 feet, reducible to 3 feet if beds are alternated head to foot, except in the case of double deck bunks, which shall have a minimum horizontal separation of 6 feet under all circumstances. If suitable permanent partitions are installed between beds, spacing requirements may be modified upon approval of the Director or director of the local health department having jurisdiction.

6.5 Each bed, bunk, cot or sleeping facility made available for use by occupants shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Mattresses, mattress covers, quilts, blankets, pillows, pillow slips, sheets, comforters and other bedding shall be made available to each occupant not furnishing his own. Bedding shall be kept clean and in good repair. Pillows shall have pillow slips and sheets shall be large enough to completely cover mattresses. Bedding shall be changed daily or in between occupant use.

6.6 All buildings, rooms, and equipment, including furnishings and equipment in camping areas, and the grounds surrounding them shall be maintained in a clean and operable condition.

6.7 Where electric power is available, service buildings shall be provided with outside lighting to indicate the location and entrance doorways of each.

6.8 Where necessary, all means shall be employed to eliminate or control infestations of insects and rodents within all parts of any camp. This shall include approved screening or other approved control of outside openings in structures intended for occupancy or food service facilities.

6.9 Each organized recreation camp shall be equipped with at least a standard 24-unit first aid kit which shall be kept filled and ready for use. Such kit(s) will be readily accessible and be conveniently located in the program, food service or office areas. Each recreation camp staff should have an individual who is adequately trained to render first aid. This individual should possess at least a certificate of completion of the Basic First Aid Course as presented by the American National Red Cross or its equivalent.

 

R392-300-7. Food Service.

7.1 When food service is provided for camp occupants, food service employees, food, ice, vending machines, food storage, preparation and serving facilities shall comply with R392-100 or applicable local food service regulations.

7.2 Local regulations may require food service facilities plan approval prior to the initiation of construction.

 

R392-300-8. Solid Wastes.

8.1 Solid wastes originating in any camp or picnic area shall be stored in a sanitary manner in approved, watertight containers with lids, or the equivalent, approved by the local health department. The containers shall be conveniently located and the contents shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the state or local health department having jurisdiction.

 

R392-300-9. Swimming Pool.

9.1 Any swimming pool, wading or therapy pool made available to camp occupants shall comply with R392-302 and applicable local regulations.]

R392-300-1. Authority and Purpose.

(1) This rule is authorized under Sections 26-1-5, 26-1-30(23), and 26-15-2.

(2) This rule establishes definitions; sets standards for health and welfare of individuals and for the prevention of the spread of disease in or from a recreational camp.

 

R392-300-2. Applicability.

This rule applies to any person who owns or operates a camp in Utah, unless specifically exempted. This rule applies to the repair, maintenance, use, operation, and occupancy of camps or campsites designed, intended for use, or otherwise used for temporary human habitation in Utah. This rule does not apply to primitive or backcountry camping.

 

R392-300-3. Definitions.

For the purposes of this rule, the following terms, phrases, and words shall have the meanings herein expressed:

(1) "Camp" means any day-use area, primitive camp, modern camp, semi-developed, or semi-primitive campground.

(2) "Day-use area" means an area in which human occupation is limited specifically to day use, and does not include overnight sleeping accommodations. A day-use area may include any parcel or tract of land designated as a recreation park, picnic grounds, or recreational area located within the confines of an organized recreation camp.

(3) "Local health officer" means the health officer of the local health department having jurisdiction, or designated representative.

(4) "Modern camp" means a campground of two or more campsites accessible by any type of vehicular traffic, and having permanent buildings for sleeping, a potable water supply under pressure, and food service facilities. Modern camps may be operated on a seasonal or short-term basis, and may include privately owned campgrounds such as youth camps, boy or girl scout camps, mixed-age group camps, summer camps, athletic camps, family group camps, or camps that are operated and maintained under the guidance, supervision or auspices of religious, public and private educational, and community service organizations.

(5) "Operator" means a person with ownership or overall responsibility for managing or operating a camp in the State of Utah.

(6) "Plumbing Code" means International Plumbing Code as incorporated and amended in Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.

(7) "Primitive" or "Back-country" means camping in a completely naturalized wilderness location that is in no way preconditioned for camping, and where no services or amenities are provided to the camper.

(8) "Service building" means a permanent structure located within a camp that contains toilet, hand sink, or bathing facilities for use by recreation camp occupants.

(9) "Semi-developed" means a campground of two or more campsites where potable water services are made available. These campsites are accessible by any type of vehicular traffic and are not furnished with permanent sleeping or culinary buildings. Roads, trails and campsites are defined, basic facilities (toilets or privies, tables, fire pits or tent pads) are provided. These camps include state forest campgrounds, privately owned campgrounds, and youth camps.

(10) "Semi-primitive" means a campground where potable water services are not available. Rudimentary facilities including vault privies or earthen pit privies and fire pits are present.

(11) "Wastewater" means discharges from all plumbing facilities including, rest rooms, kitchen, and laundry fixtures either separately or in combination.

 

R392-300-4. General.

(1) This rule does not require a construction change in any portion of a camp if the camp was in compliance with the law in effect at the time the camp was constructed, except as in R392-300-4(1)(a).

(a) The local health officer may require construction changes if it is determined the camp or portion thereof is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, or a nuisance or menace to life, health, or property.

(2) The operator shall carry out the provisions of this rule.

(3) Severability - If any provision of this code, or its application to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, the application of such provision to other person or circumstances, and the remainder of this code, shall not be affected thereby.

(4) The operator shall comply with all applicable building, zoning, electrical, health, fire codes and all local ordinances.

(5) Campsites, including day-use areas, shall be constructed to provide adequate surface drainage, and shall be isolated from any existing or potential public health hazard or nuisance.

 

R392-300-5. Water Supply.

(1) Potable water supply systems for use by public lodging occupants shall be designed, installed, and operated according to the requirements set forth by:

(a) Plumbing Code;

(b) The Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water under Title R309; and

(c) local health department regulations.

(2) The operator shall ensure that each day-use area and modern or semi-developed camp is provided with potable water.

(a) Where individual water connections are not provided to camp sites, common-use water faucets shall be accessible to camp occupants, and located not more than 300 feet from any camp site.

(b) A threaded spigot is prohibited on any water faucet providing potable water to a camp.

(c) The operator shall ensure that the area immediately around a water faucet (i.e. spigot) is designed to promote surface drainage by using a constructed drain system such as a gravel pit, subsurface drywell, French drain, or seepage trench. The operator shall prevent water in this area from flowing into traffic areas and surface waters, or from pooling, standing, or becoming stagnant.

(3) The operator may be required to sample water systems operated on a seasonal basis for bacteriologic analysis, as determined by the local health officer.

(4) When a semi-primitive camp is provided with potable water, the operator shall comply with all requirements of R392-300-5.

 

R392-300-6. Wastewater Disposal Requirements.

(1) The operator shall make sewer service available to any modern camp or semi-developed camp.

(2) Sewer systems for use by camp occupants shall be designed, installed, and operated according to the requirements set forth by:

(a) Plumbing Code;

(b) The Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality under Title R317; and

(c) local health department regulations.

(3) All wastewater shall be discharged to a public sanitary sewer system whenever practicable.

(a) Where connection to a public sewer is not practicable, wastewater shall be discharged into an approved wastewater disposal system meeting the requirements of Title R317, Environmental Quality, Water Quality, and local health department regulations.

(b) The operator shall submit all required plans for the construction or alteration of a wastewater disposal system in accordance with Title R317 prior to commencing construction or alteration.

(4) Sanitary vault privies or earthen pit privies shall be located, constructed, and maintained according to the requirements of Rule R317-560 and local health department regulation in such a manner that:

(a) users do not contact waste matter deposited;

(b) access to the privy interior or vault is minimized for flies, insects, rats, and other animals;

(c) surface or ground water cannot enter the vault or pit, either as runoff or as flood water;

(d) the waste material in the privy cannot contaminate a water supply, stream, or body of water; and

(e) odors are minimized both inside and outside the privy structure.

(5) The operator shall take measures to ensure that campers do not defecate or urinate or otherwise dispose of human waste except at designated privies or toilet facilities.

 

R392-300-7. Required Plumbing - Modern Camps.

(1) The minimum plumbing fixtures to be provided for modern camps shall be based on 50 percent of the total number of occupants being male and 50 percent being female, except where the camp is used exclusively by one gender, and shall be calculated from Table I.

(a) Showers and sinks shall be provided with hot and cold potable water.

 

TABLE I
Required Minimum Plumbing Fixtures For Modern Camps

   
   Plumbing Fixtures    Ratio of Plumbing Fixtures   
                     For Number of Camp Occupants   
   
                     Males     Females   Both Sexes   
   
Toilets              1:40*      1:25*       --   
Sinks                1:35*      1:35*   
Showers              1:35*      1:35*   
Drinking   
  Fountains           --        --       1:300*   
Service Sink          --        --       1 per service
                                         building   
Potable Water Faucet  --        --       1 per service
                                         building   
   
*Or fraction thereof

 

(2) Sinks shall be located either in the same room as toilets, or immediately adjacent to the service building.

(3) Urinals may be substituted for up to half of the required number of toilets for males, provided the urinal is installed in addition to a toilet at the same location.

(4) Service buildings shall be located not less than 15 feet and not more than 300 feet from any living and camping spaces served, unless integrated into a permanent building at a modern camp.

(5) Soap and toilet tissue in suitable dispensers and waste receptacles with lids shall be provided in each service building.

(6) Clean individual disposable towels shall be provided at each sink. Alternate hand drying methods approved by the local health officer may be substituted for individual disposable towels.

(7) The operator shall maintain each service building in a clean and sanitary condition.

 

R392-300-8. Required Plumbing -- Semi-Developed Camps.

(1) For semi-developed camps, the minimum plumbing fixtures to be provided shall be based on the number of sites, according to Table II.

(a) The operator shall calculate the minimum required number of fixtures according to Table II.

 

TABLE II
Required Minimum Plumbing Fixtures for Semi-Developed
Camps

   
   Plumbing Fixtures          Ratio of Plumbing Fixtures   
                            Per Number of Camp Sites   
   
Toilets or vault privies        1:15*   
Potable Water Faucet            1:15*   
   
*Or fraction thereof

 

R392-300-9. Required Plumbing -- Day Use Areas.

The minimum plumbing fixtures to be provided for day use areas shall be calculated from Table III.

 

TABLE III
Required Minimum Plumbing Fixtures for Day Use Areas

   
   Plumbing Fixtures    Ratio of Plumbing Fixtures   
                     Per Number of Day Use Sites   
   
Toilets or vault privies       1:15*   
Potable Water Faucet           1:15*   
   
*Or fraction thereof

 

R392-300-10. Operation and Maintenance.

(1) When tents, or permanent or semi-permanent buildings are provided by the operator, they shall:

(a) be of sound construction;

(b) assure adequate protection against the weather;

(c) include essential facilities to permit maintenance in a clean and operable condition;

(d) include openable windows or mechanical ventilation; and

(e) provide adequate storage for personal belongings.

(2) In open bay type sleeping areas containing four or more beds, the operator shall separate beds by a horizontal distance of at least five feet, reducible to three feet if beds are alternated head to foot, except in the case of double stacked bunks, which shall have a minimum horizontal separation of six feet under all circumstances. If partitions are utilized to preclude face-to-face exposure between beds, spacing requirements may be modified to a minimum separation distance of three feet between adjacent beds upon approval of the local health officer.

(3)(a) Each provided bed, bunk, or cot shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(b) Mattresses, mattress covers, quilts, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, sheets, bedcovers, and other bedding shall be kept clean and in good repair.

(c) A sheet shall be provided for each bed, and shall be large enough to cover the top and all four sides of the mattress.

(d) A pillowcase shall be provided for each supplied pillow.

(e) Supplied bedding shall be replaced with clean linen, including sheets and pillowcases, before new occupant use.

(4) All buildings, rooms, and equipment, including furnishings and equipment in camping areas, and the grounds surrounding them shall be maintained in a clean and operable condition.

(5) Where electric power is available, service buildings shall be provided with outside lighting to indicate the location and entrance doorways of each.

(6) Where necessary, all reasonable means shall be employed to eliminate or control infestations of vermin, vectors, or pests within all parts of any camp. This shall include approved screening or other approved control of outside openings in structures intended for occupancy or food service facilities.

(7) Each modern camp shall be equipped with at least a 24-unit ANSI compliant first aid kit. The operator shall ensure that each first aid kit is:

(a) properly stocked;

(b) readily accessible; and

(c) conveniently located in critical areas.

(8) The operator of a camp with onsite staff shall employ at least one individual who is adequately trained to render first aid. This individual should possess at least a certificate of completion of the Basic First Aid Course as presented by the American National Red Cross or its equivalent.

 

R392-300-11. Food Service.

When food service is provided for camp occupants, food service, storage, and preparation shall comply with the FDA Model Food Code as incorporated and amended in R392-100 and local health department regulations.

 

R392-300-12. Solid Wastes.

(1) The operator shall provide adequate containers to prevent the accumulation of solid waste in the camp.

(2) Solid waste generated at a camp or picnic area shall be stored in a leak-proof, non-absorbent container, which shall be kept covered with a tight-fitting lid.

(3) All solid wastes shall be disposed with sufficient frequency and in such a manner as to prevent insect breeding, rodent harborage, or a public health nuisance.

 

R392-300-13. Swimming Pool.

The operator shall comply with Rule R392-302, Design, Construction, and Operation of Public Pools as well as other local health department regulations for all pools or spas made available to camp occupants or staff.

 

R392-300-14. Inspections and Investigations.

(1)(a) Upon presenting proper identification, the operator shall permit a local health officer to enter upon the premises of a camp to perform inspections, investigations, reviews, and other actions as necessary to ensure compliance with Rule R392-300.

(b) The local health officer may not enter an occupied tent or other structure designed or intended for temporary human habitation without the express permission of the occupant except when a warrant is issued to a duly authorized public safety officer which authorizes the local health officer to enter, or when the operator and the local health officer determine that there exists an imminent risk to the life, health, or safety of the occupant.

 

R392-300-15. Closing or Restricting of Camps or Sites.

(1) If a local health officer deems a camp, campsite, or portion thereof to be an imminent risk to the life, health, or safety of the public, the area may be closed or its use may be restricted, as determined by the local health officer.

(2) Within a reasonable time as ordered by the local health officer, the operator shall restrict public access to the impacted area of any camp, campsite, or portion thereof that has been closed or restricted to use by a local health officer.

(3) It shall be unlawful for an operator to allow any person to occupy a camp or campsite that has been deemed unfit for human habitation until written approval of the local health officer is given.

 

KEY: public health, recreation areas, camp, campground

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [1987]2018

Notice of Continuation: November 8, 2016

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-15-2

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