N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10A-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:10A-2.6 - Sanitary facilities

(a) Toilets shall be provided at one or more locations in every campground. They shall be convenient of access and shall not be located farther than 600 feet from any unit. A minimum of one toilet shall be provided for each sex up to the first 25 dependent units. For each additional 25 or fewer units thereafter, an additional toilet for each sex shall be provided. Public toilets shall not be required if all units are required to be used only by recreational vehicles with self-contained sanitary facilities.

(b) Privies and pit-toilets shall not be permitted except for wilderness campgrounds or widely dispersed units where it would be impracticable to provide water closets.

(c) Separate toilet facilities shall be provided for males and females and shall be clearly marked.

(d) Each toilet shall be in a separate compartment and shall be provided with a door with a latch to ensure privacy. Dividing walls or partitions shall be at least five feet high and shall not be separated from the floor by a space greater than 12 inches.

(e) An adequate supply of toilet paper shall be provided in each toilet at all times.

(f) Toilets and urinals shall be maintained in a clean condition. Toilet seats shall be washed at least once daily with a disinfectant solution during the period in which the proprietary campground facility is occupied. Unless provided with an effective flushing device, urinals shall be washed daily with a disinfectant solution.

(g) Where water closets are provided, the female toilet room shall be provided with a container for the reception of sanitary napkins. The container shall be of durable, nonpervious and readily cleanable material and shall be provided with a lid.

(h) Privies and pit toilets, where allowed, shall conform to the following requirements:

1. They shall be constructed of material permitting satisfactory cleaning and shall be provided with adequate natural lighting and ventilation;

2. Doors shall be self-closing;

3. Windows, doors and vents to the outside shall be provided with fly-proof screens;

4. Each shall be provided with a watertight vault, so constructed so that flies cannot gain access to the contents thereof. The matter contained in the vault shall at all times be prevented from falling on, or spilling over upon, the surface of the ground. The vault shall not extend below the water table;

5. Each shall be provided with a seat and lid, both of which can be raised and are of smooth, durable, nonpervious material;

6. The location shall not be less than 150 feet from any well or point well, stream or lake and not less than 50 feet from any unit;

7. Lime or other deodorant substance shall be sprinkled at least once daily upon the contents of the vault;

8. The vault shall be emptied as often as may be necessary and the contents shall be disposed of by a person licensed to dispose of septage by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Proof of disposal by a person having the necessary licensure shall be maintained by the association in its principal office and shall be made available to the inspector for the Bureau or the authorized local agency upon request.

(i) New sewer lines and appurtenances in a proprietary campground facility shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act rules (N.J.A.C. 7:14) as specified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Existing sewer lines and appurtenances shall be functional.

(j) New septic systems shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:9A, as specified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Existing septic systems shall be functional.

(k) No liquid wastes from sinks shall be discharged onto, or allowed to accumulate on, the ground surface.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10A-2.6