10-144-208 Me. Code R. § 2

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-208-2 - PLAN REVIEW
2.A. PLANS.

Prior to commencement of any construction of a new, extensively renovated, or expanded youth camp, or the conversion of an existing facility to a new youth camp, all appropriate plans and documents shall be submitted to the Department for its review and approval. In the event the Department shall fail to respond to the proposed plans within a reasonable period of time, in no event later than sixty (60) days from receipt of the plans, the requirements of this section 2 shall be waived.

2.B. REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR NEW YOUTH CAMPS.
2.B.1 The following information shall be included in any plans submitted to the Department.
2.B.2. Name and address of applicant.
2.B.3. The number of proposed campers and staff.
2.B.4. Location and legal description of the property.
2.B.5. Complete plans of the proposed camp showing:
2.B.5.a. The area and dimensions of the tract of land.
2.B.5.b. The number, location size, use, and specifications for all buildings and structures.
2.B.5.c. If regulated by the State of Maine Drinking Water Program evidence of compliance with the State of Maine Drinking Water Rules
2.B.5.c.1. Camps using well water supplies not regulated by the Drinking Water Program shall be required to submit directly to the Health Inspection Program satisfactory analysis for inorganic and volatile organics screening.
2.B.5.c.2 Camps using surface water supplies shall comply with the testing requirements of Section 4.B.4. a of these rules.
2.B.5.d. The location of garbage and/or refuse areas and manure pits.
2.B.5.e. The plans, specifications and location of any subsurface wastewater disposal areas.

Applicant shall submit a completed HHE-200 form to the Subsurface Wastewater Program of the Division of Environmental Health, for each septic system approval.

2.B.5.f. The following codes shall be complied with by new youth camps.
1. The electrical system or electrical equipment shall comply with applicable state standards and regulations. (Title 32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 17 and 02-318 CMR chapter 120)
2. Installation of oil burning equipment, tanks, and centralized fuel supply systems shall comply with the applicable state standards and regulations. (Title 32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 33 and 02-381 CMR chapters 7 to 11)
3. All installation of gas appliances and gas piping shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association: Uniform Fire Code, 2006 Edition, available for $70 at www. nfpa.org/catalog/product. and as adopted by the State of Maine.
4. All new construction or extensively renovated Youth Camps shall comply with the current edition of the "Life Safety Code." (National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, 2006 Edition, available for $75 at www. nfpa.org/catalog/product.
2.B.5.g. Description of all Program areas.
2.B.5.h. Description of food preparation and service area. This description shall include, but not be limited to the following:
2.B.5.h.1. Floor plan of the kitchen and food storage areas.
2.B.5.h.2. Materials used for floors, walls, ceilings and food contact surfaces.
2.B.5.h.3. Special food operations areas (salad bars, buffets, food processing etc.)
2.B.5.h.4. Location of bathrooms.
2.B.5.h.5. Description and type of refrigeration equipment.
2.C. REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED OR EXPANDED YOUTH CAMPS
2.C.1. The following information shall be submitted to the Department:
2.C.1.a. Name and address of the youth camp
2.C.1.b. Complete plans for the proposed extensively renovated or expanded facilities demonstrating compliance with these rules.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 208, § 2