Summary


These amendments to Rule R392-301 provide technical and conforming changes throughout the rule, and remove unnecessary and repetitive language. Section R392-301-1 is a new section added to specify the statute under which this rule is authorized, and to explain the purpose of the rule. Section R392-301-2 is a new section added to describe individuals and groups to whom this rule applies, and to specify exclusions to such. In Section R392-301-3, added definitions for "Imminent health hazard", "Local health officer", "Operator", "Plumbing Code", and "Tiny house". Also the definitions for "recreational vehicle", "Dependent recreational vehicle", "Independent recreational vehicle", "Service building", and "Wastewater", were amended and the definition for "Self-Contained Recreational Vehicle" was removed. In Section R392-301-4, the Department of Health (Department) has made 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. A provision was added specifying a construction change is not required in any portion of a camp that was in compliance before this rule goes into effect. Other changes include specifying under what conditions a RV or tiny house may be allowed into a park and other duties of a park operator. In Sections R392-301-5 and R392-301-6, the Department has made 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. Language was removed that was redundant due to requirements already set forth by the Department of Environment Quality and the Division of Drinking Water. Changes include requiring potable water be supplied to each site; the water system shall be protected. The requirements for the disposal of wastewater have been clarified. Section R392-301-7 is a new section and sets requirements and specifications for the construction and use of a Service Building (previously covered in Section R392-301-5). The operator's duty to supply provisions for hand washing and solid waste disposal is specified. In Section R392-301-8, standards are set for basic sanitation of park facilities including adequate lighting, pest control, and keeping the grounds and facilities clean and operable (previously Section R392-301-6). In Section R392-301-9, the Department has made 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 (previously Section R392-301-7). In Section R392-301-10, the Department has made 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 clarified the frequency for the disposal of solid waste (previously Section R392-301-8). Section R392-301-11 is a new section that addresses swimming pools. Section R392-301-12 is a new section that addresses access to park facilities for inspections and investigations. Section R392-301-13 is a new section that addresses possible enforcement actions and when those may be appropriate.