10-144-208 Me. Code R. § 8

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-208-8 - SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION
8.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. C
2. Situations such as injured or missing campers. C
8.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. C
8.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. C

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 208, § 8