R501-8-22. Stationary Camp Sites

(1) An outdoor youth program that maintains a designated location for the housing of consumers is considered stationary and shall be subject to additional fire, health and safety standards.

(a) A stationary Outdoor Youth Program camp shall be inspected by a state certified fire inspector before being occupied and on an annual basis thereafter. A copy of the inspection shall be maintained at the Outdoor Youth Program camp.

The inspection shall require:

(i) Fire Extinguishers. One (1) 2-A-10BC type fire extinguisher shall at minimum be in each of the following locations as required by the fire inspector:

(A) On each floor in any building that houses consumers;

(B) In any room where cooking or heating takes place;

(C) In a group of tents within a seventy-five (75) foot travel distance; and

(D) Each fire extinguisher shall be inspected annually by a fire extinguisher service agency.

(ii) Smoke Detectors. A smoke detector shall be in buildings where consumers sleep.

(iii) Escape Routes. A minimum of two (2) escape routes from buildings where consumers sleep.

(iv) Flammable Liquids. Flammable liquids shall not be used to start fires, be stored in structures that house consumers, or be stored near ignition sources. If generators are used, they will only be refueled by staff when the generator is not running and cool to the touch.

(v) Electrical. Wiring shall be properly attached and fused to prevent overloads.

(b) A stationary Outdoor Youth Program camp shall be inspected by the Local Health Department before being occupied and on an annual basis thereafter. A copy of the inspection shall be maintained at the site of the camp. The inspection shall require the following:

(i) Food. Food be stored, prepared and served in a manner that is protected from contamination.

(ii) Water Supply. The water supply shall be from a source that is accepted by the local health authority according to UAC R392-300 "Rules for Recreation Camp Sanitation," at the time of application and for annual renewal of such licenses.

(iii) Sewage Disposal. Sewage shall be disposed of through a public system, or in absence of a public system, in a manner approved by the local health authority, according to UAC R392-300 "Rules for Recreation Camp Sanitation".