Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 875-29.5 - [Effective 1/15/2025] Sleeping accommodations-requirements

(1)Running facilities. Camp cars, other than passenger coaches, furnished for sleeping purposes, will provide at least 50 square feet of floor space for each person with a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. Where double bunks are used, at least 30 square feet of floor space will be provided for each person so accommodated. Where passenger coaches are furnished, the division of labor services may designate the number of persons to be housed in each coach.

a. Walls, floors and ceilings will be so constructed as to permit them to be readily cleaned.

b. Exterior windows and doors will be weather stripped during the cold weather.

c. Screens will be provided during the season when insects are prevalent for outer doors and windows.

d. Heating facilities and adequate fuel will be provided with which employees may maintain a comfortable temperature as weather conditions may require.

e. Lighting by windows or acceptable artificial illumination will be provided.

f. Ventilation will be provided by windows opening directly to the outside air.

g. Beds, bunks or cots with proper mattresses will be provided. Such beds, bunks or cots will be raised at least 12 inches above the floor and be located 2 feet or more from the side of any other bed, bunk or cot located in the same room and have at least 27 inches of clear space above it.

(2)Stationary facilities.

a. Dormitories or bunk rooms will be of such area as to provide at least 50 square feet of floor area for each person. Where double bunks are used, at least 30 square feet of floor space will be provided for each person so accommodated. The headroom of dormitories or bunk rooms will be at least 7 feet.

b. Specifications for walls, floors and ceilings, lockers, drinking water, toilet accommodations, washing facilities, ventilation, lighting, heat, weather stripping, screening, beds, bunks or cots as described in running facilities of this rule will apply to stationary facilities.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.5

Adopted by IAB December 11, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 11, effective 1/15/2025