Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.5

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

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

(1)Running facilities. Camp cars, other than passenger coaches, furnished for sleeping purposes, shall provide at least 50 square feet of floor space for each person with a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet, except where double bunks are used, at least 30 square feet of floor space shall 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 shall be so constructed as to permit them to be readily cleaned.

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

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

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

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

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

g. Beds, bunks or cots with proper mattresses shall be provided. Such beds, bunks or cots shall 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 shall be of such area as to provide at least 50 square feet of floor area for each person, except where double bunks are used, at least 30 square feet of floor space shall be provided for each person so accommodated. The headroom of dormitories or bunk rooms shall 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 shall apply to stationary facilities.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.5