16 Del. Admin. Code § 4467-7.0

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

Section 4467-7.0 - Pre-operational Requirements

7.1 General

7.1.1 No person shall establish, promote, conduct, advertise or maintain a recreational camp without a permit issued by the Division of Public Health. No recreational camp shall be established until legible and detailed plans (in duplicate) have been submitted to the Bureau of Environmental Health, Division of Public Health, Dover, and have been approved in writing. A camp as defined in this regulation shall advertise and operate only as the type of camp for which a permit has been issued.

7.1.2 Specialized services shall not be advertised unless the camp has suitable facilities and staff members qualified to offer such specific services.

7.2 Classification of Recreational Camp Permits

7.2.1 Annual Permit May be issued from date of satisfactory compliance to the end of the calendar year, when and if the Division of Public Health determines that the recreational camp operation is in compliance with this Regulation.

7.2.2 Provisional Permit May be issued when and if the Division of Public Health determines that a violation of these Regulations exists, no health hazards are present, and the owner or operator demonstrates proof of intention to correct within a specified period of time, those items which do not meet permit requirements, a provisional permit shall be issued. A provisional permit shall be issued for a 30 day period, with possible extension to a maximum of 60 days and shall be non-renewable. Provisional permits shall be replaced with an annual permit when it has been determined by inspection that the camp is in compliance with these Regulations.

7.2.3 Each permit shall specify maximum number of campers, staff and families that may be served; the name of the camp owner or operator; and the specific site(s) where the camp may operate. The permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the camp.

7.3 Primitive, Travel and Trip Camps

7.3.1 The Division of Public Health will issue a permit on the basis of the proposed itinerary(ies) and evidence of compliance with the applicable sections of these Regulations.

7.4 Issuance of Permits

7.4.1 Any person desiring to operate a camp shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the Division of Public Health. Such application shall include the name and address of the owner, the location and type of the proposed camp operations and the signature of each applicant.

7.4.2 Prior to approval of an application for a permit, the Regulatory Authority shall inspect the proposed camp operations to determine compliance with the requirements of these Regulations.

7.4.3 The Regulatory Authority shall issue a permit to the applicant if its inspection reveals that the proposed camp operations comply with the requirements of these Regulations.

7.4.4 Such permit shall be renewed annually and shall not be transferable.

7.5 Submission of Plans

7.5.1 Sanitary Facilities for New Camps and Modification of Existing Camps. Duplicate copies of plans and specifications for the construction, reconstruction, or extensive alteration of any plumbing system, water supply, sewage system, garbage or refuse disposal system, kitchen, food service or dining facilities, swimming and/or diving area at any camp shall be submitted to the Division of Public Health for review at least 60 days prior to the initiation of construction and shall contain at least the following information:

7.5.1.1 name and address of owner or operator of camp;

7.5.1.2 location, boundaries and dimensions of campsite and lots;

7.5.1.3 entrance and exit roads, access roads, and trails;

7.5.1.4 location, use and floor plans of all proposed or existing buildings; detailed

7.5.1.5 plans and specifications of swimming pools; and other swimming areas;

7.5.1.6 location of all proposed or existing water supplies and sewage systems;

7.5.1.7 source and method of protecting the water supply;

7.5.1.8 method of storm water drainage;

7.5.1.9 method of storage, collection, and disposal of solid wastes;

7.5.1.10 location and number of sanitary conveniences including toilets, water closets, privies, urinals, showers, bathtubs, and handwashing facilities;

7.5.1.11 a topographical map showing the relief of the land surface, location of all lakes, ponds, swamps, sink holes, abandoned wells, rivers, streams, abandoned quarries, and forests;

7.5.1.12 method of ventilation of sleeping quarters and food service facilities; and

7.5.1.13 floor plans and equipment layout of all food service equipment and facilities.

7.5.2 Plans for plumbing must be submitted to the plumbing inspector and plumbing is to be done by a licensed plumber.

7.5.3 The Division of Public Health may declare a campsite unsatisfactory for camping purposes if, after review of the plans and a visit to the proposed site, conditions are found to exist which are hazardous or dangerous or which are in violation of the Regulations.

7.5.4 The licensee shall notify the Division of Public Health upon the completion of construction of a camp on a new site.

7.6 Post-construction Inspection. Whenever plans and specifications are required by Section 48-1.204 of these Regulations, the Regulatory Authority shall inspect the camp prior to the start of operation, to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications and with the requirements of these Regulations. The post-construction inspection report shall indicate compliance with the plans and specifications as approved by the Regulatory Authority. All construction, conversions or repairs must be completed before a permit may be issued.

7.7 Pre-operational Inspection. The Regulatory Authority shall inspect a camp prior to the start of operations to determine compliance with the requirements of these Regulations, as follows:

7.7.1 Following completion of a satisfactory post-construction inspection, a newly constructed, converted, or physically altered facility, or reopening of a facility that has been closed for thirty (30) days, shall be in a minimum of 90% compliance with these Regulations in order to be approved for an annual operating permit.

7.7.2 Change of ownership, management firm or lessee of an existing operating facility:

7.7.3 A new operating permit is required.

7.7.4 The facility shall be in a minimum of 90% compliance with these Regulations in order to be approved for an annual operating permit.

7.7.5 The new owner, management firm or lessee may be granted a provisional permit to operate in accordance with Section 48-1.202 (b), pending completion of the requirement for an annual operating permit.

7.7.6 The new owner, management firm or lessee may request a variance from certain requirements in accordance with Section 48-13.215 of these Regulations.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4467-7.0