216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-10-3.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-50-10-3.5 - Special Requirements

3.5.1Youth/Adult Camps

A. Toilets, Urinals, and Privies

1. Non-water carried sewage disposal systems such as pit privies, latrines and urinals must not be less than one hundred (100) feet from a kitchen or food service area;

2. Residential camps shall provide handwashing and shower facilities and must meet the minimum requirements as cited in the table titled "Table II: Youth - Residential Camps" in § 3.4.12(A)(2) of this Part;

3. Sleeping areas shall not be more than two hundred (200) feet from a toilet or urinal nor less than fifty (50) feet from any non-water carried toilets and/or urinals.

B. Handwashing and Showers

1. Handwashing and shower facilities shall be supplied with sufficient warm and cold running water;

2. Showers or bathtubs, when provided, must be in the living quarters or in a centrally located structure;

3. Handwashing facilities, shower stalls, bathtub areas and dressing compartments must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;

4. Day camps are not required to provide shower facilities; however, they must meet the requirements cited in the table titled "Table III: Youth - Day Camps" in § 3.4.12(A)(3) of this Part;

5. Primitive or outpost camps are exempt from handwashing and shower facility requirements, as shown in the table titled "Table II: Youth - Residential Camps" in § 3.4.12(A)(2) of this Part and in the table titled "Table III: Youth - Day Camps" in § 3.4.12(A)(3) of this Part.

C. Primitive (Outpost) Requirements - Basic standards of sanitation relative to waste and sewage disposal, water supply, lavatory, bathing facilities and food sanitation apply to all primitive camping including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Counselors must be trained in the basic principles of food protection and sanitation and a list of trained personnel certified by the director of camping for the particular organization shall be available;

2. Each individual shall have available approved clean, fresh water for lavatory needs;

3. Warm water and adequate facilities shall be available for handwashing;

4. Adequate facilities shall be provided for approved methods of sanitizing eating and drinking utensils;

5. Slit trenches or "cat hole" disposal of human excreta or other recognized methods of sewage disposal must be provided.

3.5.2Family Camps

A. Waste Disposal

1. One (1) recreational vehicle sanitary station (dump station) with a foot-operated seal cover, or equivalent, providing sanitary closure of the sewer pipe inlet when not in use shall be provided for each one hundred fifty (150) family campsites;

2. When potable water is supplied to an individual campsite, an approved means of sewage collection and/or disposal must be provided.

B. Potable Water Supply - A potable watering station must be provided for supplying recreational vehicle storage tanks. All necessary procedures must be taken to assure the safety of the water supply. A watering station must be at least fifty (50) feet away from a sanitary station. A sign at least two (2) feet by two (2) feet must be posted at each potable water station stating, in proportional lettering, "Potable Water. Not to be used for flushing waste tanks."

C. Service Building - A central service building containing all necessary toilet and other required plumbing facilities must be provided for all recreational vehicle parking areas, except those reserved exclusively for independent recreational vehicles. Service buildings shall be located convenient to the parking spaces, but in no case more than five hundred (500) feet away. (See table titled "Table IV: Family Camps" in § 3.4.12(A)(4) of this Part.

D. Primitive Camps - Basic standards of sanitation relative to waste and sewage disposal apply. Campers are responsible for using safe water for drinking and culinary purposes.

E. A Camping Caravan - Safari - Rally may be accommodated in an area maintained and licensed as a recreation facility or use provided adequate facilities are present to accommodate the types of recreational vehicles or tents involved. A camping caravan - safari - rally may be held on land not maintained as a recreation facility or use if prior approval is obtained from RIDOH. Approved, adequate facilities must be readily available for good personal hygienic and public health protection. Approvals are limited to a three (3) day period.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-10-3.5

Amended effective 11/7/2024