16 Del. Admin. Code § 4467-15.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4467-15.0 - Sanitary Facilities
15.1 Toilet Facilities and Urinals
15.1.1 Toilet facilities and urinals shall be provided in each recreational camp. The minimum number of facilities shall be provided as specified in the following tables:

Table 1. Hostels, Travel Trailer (Dependent Trailer) And Residential Camps - Except Day Camps*

Water Closets Urinals Lavatories Showers Drinking Fountain
Male Female # of Males# of Fixtures # of persons/# of fixtures 1 per 8 persons 1 fixture for each 75 persons
1/10 1/8 1-150 1 per 25
Over 10, add 1 fixture for each 25 males, and 1 for each 20 females Over 150, add 1 fixture for each 50 males 1-12 fixtures for each 20 males and 1 for each 15 females/ 1 Additional fixtures shall be installed at the ratio of one per 30 persons
Over 150 persons, add 1 fixture for each persons

All new construction must meet the following requirements of the State Plumbing Code:

Water Closets Urinals Lavatories Lavatories Drinking Fountain
1 per 10 shall not be substituted for more than 50% of the required water closets. 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100

Flush urinals or urinals specifically designed for females may be substituted for not more than one-half the required number of toilet facilities.

Table 2. Day Camps*

Water Closets Urinals Lavatories Drinking Fountains
Male Female 1 per 30 males 1 per 30 1 per 40
1/60 1/35

All new construction must meet the following requirements of the State Plumbing Code:

Water Closets Lavatories Drinking Fountains
1 per 15 1 per 15 1 per 100

15.1.2 Primitive or Output Camps and Travel Camps situations which involve overnight excursions shall supply potable toilets or slit latrines in a ratio of at least one foot of length for each ten individuals served.
15.1.3 Sleeping areas within a camp shall not be at a greater distance than 200 feet from toilets and urinals.
15.1.4 Each toilet room shall have the following:
15.1.4.1 Doors that are self-closing;
15.1.4.2 Adequate ventilation to the outside air;
15.1.4.3 Toilet tissue;
15.1.4.4 Covered receptacles for women.
15.2 Operation and Maintenance Requirements for Toilet Facilities and Urinals
15.2.1 Water-flushed toilets, chemical toilets or latrines and urinals shall be of a sanitary design and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

Table 3. Travel Trailers (Self-contained)

One flush toilet, one lavatory, and one sanitary station/100 parking spaces. The station is to utilize a foot operated seal to cover the sewer pipe inlet when it is not in use. That station is also to have water available to wash any spillage into the drain, and a concrete 4'0" x 8'0" platform that is designed to slope to the sewage inlet. The wash down hose is to be protected against backflow.

15.3 Handwashing and Bathing Facilities
15.3.1 Hostels, Dependent Travel Trailer and Residential Camps shall provide handwashing and bathing facilities and shall meet the requirements of Table 1.
15.3.2 Day Camps shall not be required to provide bathing facilities, except when such camps utilize a bathing beach, in which case at least one operating showerhead shall be made available. Handwashing facilities shall be provided as stated in Table 2.
15.3.3 Primitive or Outpost Camps, Travel Camps, Troop Camps and Self-Contained Travel Trailer Camps shall not be required to adhere to the handwashing or bathing requirements outlined in Table 1.
15.3.4 Handwashing facilities shall be supplied with hot and cold water under pressure and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. They shall also meet the standards of the State Plumbing Code. Handwashing facilities shall be provided adjacent to toilet facilities and urinals; and
15.3.5 Shower stalls, bathtub areas and dressing compartments shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Showers or bathtubs, when provided, shall be in the living areas, or in a centrally located structure, have tempered water and meet the standards of the State Plumbing Code; and
15.4 Drinking Facilities
15.4.1 In all Residential and Day Camps, at least one drinking fountain or facility shall be provided and centrally located.
15.4.2 No common drinking utensils shall be provided or used.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4467-15.0