Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-208-8 - SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION8.A. ADMINISTRATION. 8.A.1. The operator shall provide for safety and the prevention of fires as follows: 8.A.1.a. There shall be an emergency plan that addresses communication protocol and response to: 1. Possible disasters such as fire, weather and other life threatening events. C2. Situations such as injured or missing campers. C8.A.1.a.1. Emergency communication protocol shall specify an appropriate mode of communication for the situation or event and locale, and address coordination between trained responders, camp staff and affected individuals. C 8.A.1.b. The operator or designee shall instruct campers and staff in these procedures and shall conduct and document periodic drills during each camp session. C8.A.1.c. A copy of this plan shall be kept at the camp office. C 8.A.2. There shall be a written policy providing that all campers shall only be released from camp into the custody of a designated person, previously identified in writing, who may be the camper's parent, guardian, or other person(s) identified by the parent or guardian. C 8.A.3 All warm blooded animals required to be vaccinated for rabies kept in the camp shall have proof of a current rabies vaccination. Documentation of vaccination shall be kept at the camp office. C 8.A.4. The operator shall cause portable containers for gasoline and all explosives to be plainly marked and stored in a locked building not occupied by campers or staff, and located at a safe distance from other buildings. Non-portable containers of flammable liquids and poisonous substances if not kept in a locked building shall be plainly marked and provided with locks on spigots and other outlets. C 8.A.4.a. Easily accessible fire extinguishers shall be strategically located throughout the camp. C 8.A.4.b. The operator shall cause containers for insecticides, disinfectants, and other hazardous chemicals to be plainly marked and stored in a closet or compartment separate from food storage areas and not accessible to campers. C10-144 C.M.R. ch. 208, § 8