14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-V-61.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 938-V-61.0 - Bathing and Hand-Washing Facilities

61.1 A licensee shall ensure that hand-washing facilities are located within 300 feet of each building or structure used for sleeping.

61.2 A licensee shall ensure that one hand-washing unit is provided for every 25 campers.

61.3 A licensee shall ensure one showerhead is provided for every 15 campers.

61.3.1 Shower heads must be spaced at least 30 inches apart to provide a minimum of 6 square feet of floor area per unit.

61.3.2 Hot and cold or tempered water must be supplied to a shower.

61.3.2.1 Whenever hot water is supplied, the hot water temperature must be maintained between 90 °F and 120 °F.

61.3.2.2 A water heater must be equipped with the following:

61.3.2.2.1 Pressure relief valve and high-temperature limit control;

61.3.2.2.2 Vacuum relief valve; and

61.3.2.2.3 Anti-scald protection on a hot water line going to a shower or bathtub.

61.4 A licensee shall ensure a shower wall and ceiling is constructed of solid, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable materials.

61.5 A licensee shall ensure a shower floor is:

61.5.1 Constructed of nonabsorbent, skid resistant, easily cleanable materials; and

61.5.2 Constructed to slope toward proper floor drains, with provisions to prevent pooling of water or overflow to adjacent floor areas.

61.6 A licensee shall ensure a shower partition or shower curtain is provided to prevent splash from stall-type showers.

61.7 A licensee shall ensure a soap storage area or non-glass soap dish is provided adjacent to a showerhead.

61.8 A licensee shall ensure a dry dressing space with clothes hanging facilities is provided at a shower facility.

61.9 A licensee shall ensure a non-absorbent wall, extending from the floor to the ceiling or roof, separates facilities for both sexes in the same building.

61.10 A licensee shall ensure facilities are plainly designated boys or girls using universal symbols or words.

61.11 A licensee shall ensure a shower room is provided with a door or sight barriers to afford privacy.

61.12 A licensee shall ensure children's privacy is preserved while they are bathing or showering. A staff member shall be immediately available to ensure the child's safety.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-V-61.0

25 DE Reg. 172 (8/1/2021) (final)