(A) Permission to operate. No person
shall operate or maintain a resident camp without a permit issued by the board
of health having jurisdiction.
(B) Submission of plans. Any person who
intends to construct, substantially alter or operate an existing, unpermitted
resident camp shall comply with rule 3701-25-04 of the Administrative
Code.
(C) Persons seeking approval to operate a
resident camp shall apply to the board of health in which the business is
located, on forms the board shall prescribe and provide.
(1) Initial permit to
operate. Any person who intends to open a new resident camp shall apply for a
permit at any time after receiving written approval of the plans for the
resident camp from the board of health under paragraph (C)(1) of rule
3701-25-02 of the Administrative Code.
(2) Permit renewal. Every
operator who intends to renew an approval to operate or maintain a resident
camp shall apply to the board of health on or after April first of each
year.
(D) The operator shall post the current permit approval in
a conspicuous manner on the resident camp premises.
(E) In accordance with paragraph (D) of rule 3701-25-02 of
the Administrative Code, the operator shall give the board of health access to
the resident camp premises and to all records relevant to an
inspection.
(F) The operator of a resident camp shall:
(1) Establish rules
governing the operation and maintenance of the resident camp. The rules shall
be given to the patrons upon arrival or be conspicuously posted. The rules
shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Safety requirements;
(b) Traffic control and vehicle use;
(c) Noise control;
(d) Use of hazardous materials and fire
safety;
(e) Registration of all visitors; and
(f) Aquatic recreation area safety requirements, if
applicable.
(2) Prevent and remove any nuisances
within the resident camp;
(3) Maintain vehicular access, as
appropriate, throughout the resident camp. Roads and walkways shall be
maintained to provide all-weather access at all times the resident camp is in
use;
(4) Designate at least one responsible
adult to be on site and available at all times the resident camp is in
operation;
(5) Ensure the resident camp is kept free
of trash and debris;
(6) Implement insect and
rodent control measures when an insect or rodent nuisance exists;
(7) Reasonably control noxious plants
such as poison ivy, poison sumac and other plants that could constitute a
hazard to patrons in public use areas;
(8) Require the registration of all pets
and service animals that are permitted within the resident camp prior to entry.
All dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination;
(9) Promptly report cases of either
domestic or wild animal bites inflicted upon any person in the resident camp to
the board of health where the resident camp is located; and
(10) Promptly notify the board of health
of any known cases of communicable or infectious disease and, in the event of
an outbreak, comply with the orders given by the board of health.
(G) Sleeping quarters. The operator shall
ensure:
(1) All sleeping quarters
are:
(a) Maintained in a safe condition; and
(b) Maintained as to provide easy, unobstructed exit in
case of fire or other emergency.
(2) In sleeping quarters,
beds shall be arranged as follows:
(a) To allow for adequate cross ventilation;
(b) Maintain a minimum horizontal distance of five feet
between the heads of the campers;
(c) Every bed shall maintain at least:
(i) Twelve inches from
the floor to the bottom of the mattress;
(ii) Twenty-seven inches
between the top of the lower mattress of a bunk bed and bottom of the upper
bunk;
(iii) Thirty-six inches
from the top of the upper mattress to the ceiling; and
(iv) Thirty inches
between the sides of the beds. In instances where the thirty inch separation
distance cannot be achieved, the operator may provide a permanent partition or
other acceptable barrier between beds.
(d) Triple deck or higher bunks shall be
prohibited.
(3) Articles of bedding
and furniture when provided by the operator shall be kept clean, free of
insects, pests, and rodents, and in good repair.
(a) Beds shall have mattresses or mattress covers that are
impervious to moisture and easily cleanable.
(b) Bunk beds shall be equipped with guardrails attached to
the upper bunks to prevent campers from accidentally rolling out of
bed.
(c) Bedding shall be changed between campers, when soiled,
and at least weekly, if sheets and pillowcases are supplied by the
operator.
(4) Outside openings
shall be protected with tight-fitting screens and kept in good repair. Screen
doors shall be equipped with self-closing devices and installed to open
outward.
(H) Hygiene facilities. All hygiene
facilities shall be constructed in accordance with section 1210 of the Ohio
building code, found in rule 4101:1-12-01 of the Administrative Code. The
operator shall ensure:
(1) All toilet facilities
are:
(a) Properly located in accordance with the approved
plans;
(b) Maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition;
(c) Provided with adequate toilet tissue at each toilet
fixture;
(d) Provided with handwashing facilities;
(e) Provided with self-closing doors or modesty shields at
the entrance and exits;
(f) Provided with floors that are easily cleanable, slip
resistant, impervious to moisture, and self-draining; and
(g) Plainly designated and the location of toilets shall be
indicated by suitable signs. During night hours all toilet facilities shall be
lighted by artificial lighting.
(2) All handwashing
facilities are:
(a) Equipped with water that is safe for human consumption,
soap, and a sanitary hand drying method shall be provided in each camp except
primitive camp areas, which shall have hand sanitizer when water is not readily
accessible;
(b) Maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
and
(c) The location of handwashing facilities shall be
indicated by suitable signs. The interior of these facilities shall be
illuminated by artificial lighting during night hours.
(3) When shower
facilities are provided they are:
(a) Equipped with water that is safe for human
consumption;
(b) Maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition;
(c) Provided with floors that are easily cleanable, slip
resistant, impervious to moisture, and self-draining; and
(d) The location of shower facilities shall be indicated by
suitable signs. The interior of these facilities shall be illuminated by
artificial lighting when in use during night hours.
(I) Water supply systems. The operator shall
ensure:
(1) Water of adequate
quantity for human consumption is provided from:
(a) A public water system that meets the requirements of
Chapter 6109. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder;
or
(b) A private water system that meets the requirements of
section 3701.344 of the Revised Code and the rules adopted
thereunder.
(2) The water supply
system and equipment is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner so as not to
create a health hazard to the occupants of the camp;
(3) Adequate drainage is
provided at all water service outlets; and
(4) All water hoses used
for human consumption are rated for potable water use.
(J) Sewerage systems. The operator shall
ensure:
(1) All sewerage systems
meet the standards of Chapter 3718. or 6111. of the Revised Code;
(2) All sewerage systems
are maintained in a safe and sanitary manner so as not to create a health
hazard;
(3) No individual within
the resident camp creates a sewage nuisance; and
(4) When the services of
a registered septage hauler are utilized by the resident camp for the ultimate
disposal of sewage pumped from holding tanks, a current service agreement shall
be kept on file on the premises by the operator and shall include the dates of
any services performed for a period of three years.
(K) Gray water recycling systems. The operator shall
ensure:
(1) The gray water
recycling system meets the standards of section 3718.02 of the Revised Code and
the rules adopted thereunder, or Chapter 6111. of the Revised Code, as
appropriate, and the following:
(a) Maintained to keep the system and the area around the
system in a safe and sanitary manner and free from any nuisances or health
hazards; and
(b) Easily accessible and provided with a sign indicating
that the system is for gray water only and that no sewage is
permitted.
(2) A resident camp that
was in existence on or before September 6, 1998 is not required to comply with
paragraph (F)(3)(b) of rule 3701-25-04 of the Administrative Code
unless:
(a) The resident camp is substantially altered or expanded
in such a manner that an approval is required under rule 3701-25-02 of the
Administrative Code; or
(b) The board of health determines that the existing gray
water recycling system is causing a nuisance because its location,
installation, or design is not in compliance with this rule.
(3) When the services of
a registered septage hauler are utilized by the resident camp for the ultimate
disposal of gray water pumped from holding tanks, a current service agreement
shall be kept on file on the premises by the operator and shall include the
dates of any services performed for a period of three years; and
(4) All gray water
recycling systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the
approved plans.
(L) Solid waste storage and disposal. The
operator shall ensure:
(1) The storage,
collection, and disposal of solid waste is conducted so as to avoid the
creation of health hazards, rodent harborages, insect breeding areas, and
accidents;
(2) Solid waste stored
within the resident camp is stored in durable, rust resistant, watertight,
non-absorbent, and easily cleanable containers with tight fitting covers.
Containers and covers are maintained in a clean condition and in good repair.
Solid waste containers shall be sufficient in number and size to accommodate
all solid waste generated between collections;
(3) All solid waste
containers are easily accessible and emptied at least weekly unless otherwise
authorized by the board of health; and
(4) A written policy for
the disposal of infectious waste is kept on file at the resident
camp.
(M) Electric. The operator shall
ensure:
(1) All electrical work
within a resident camp must be completed in accordance with section 2701 of the
Ohio building code, found in rule 4101:1-27-01 of the Administrative Code or
the local code, whichever is more stringent, with written certification by a
licensed contractor;
(2) Written verification
of the most recent permits, and any documents from a licensed contractor
certifying work performed within the resident camp, are maintained on file for
review by the board of health;
(3) Whenever electrical
service is available to the resident camp, all public service buildings are
provided with external lighting sufficient to provide illumination and
visibility; and
(4) When, in the opinion of the board of
health, an electrical hazard exists, the board may:
(a) Allow the operator to remove the hazard;
(b) Require written verification by a licensed contractor
that a hazard does not exist; or
(c) Require written verification by a licensed contractor
that proper repairs have been made to remove the hazard. Repairs that are
necessary will apply only towards removing the hazard and will not be cause to
renovate the entire electrical system due to other nonconforming issues with
rule 4101:1-27-01 of the Administrative Code unless the licensed contractor
verifies such renovation is necessary to remove the hazard.
(N) Safety. The operator shall ensure:
(1) Fire fighting
equipment of the type and quantity acceptable to the state fire marshal or
local fire department is readily available for use in fighting fires. All fire
fighting equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition;
(2) Water recreation
areas are supervised while in use and maintained when the resident camp is in
operation;
(3) All programs are
identified that require specialized supervision, including firearms, archery
equipment, hazardous substances, and potentially hazardous equipment. All
equipment for those programs shall be maintained and stored in a safe manner
and in a location protected from unauthorized access and use;
(4) A designated place is
provided for the care and first aid treatment of sick or injured campers. First
aid equipment consisting of unused disposable gloves and a sufficient supply of
materials to stop bleeding and to clean and cover minor cuts and abrasions
shall be provided. Additionally, first aid kits shall be provided in the
following locations where applicable:
(a) Aquatic areas;
(b) Specialized activity areas; and
(c) Food service areas.
(5) A telephone
designated for emergency use and its location are available at the resident
camp. A list of emergency numbers along with the address of the resident camp
shall be posted at each designated phone;
(6) Hazardous substances
are labeled, stored, and handled as required by applicable laws and rules, and
as directed by the board of health in instances not covered by such laws and
rules;
(7) All playgrounds and
playground equipment are installed and maintained in a safe
condition;
(8) All heating and
cooling devices are installed, operated, and maintained in such a manner as to
avoid fire hazards, accidents, electrical hazards, and a dangerous
concentration of fumes or gases;
(9) The handling and
storage of fuel oil or other flammable liquids is in compliance with the
applicable standards of the current edition of the national fire protection
association (NFPA) standard number thirty (NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible
Liquids Code, 2018 edition, which became effective on February 27,
2018);
(10) Natural hazards to
life and safety are identified and controlled, whenever possible, within the
resident camp; and
(11) A record is
maintained of all injuries occurring within the resident camp area that require
the attention of medical personnel licensed under Chapters 4723., 4730., and
4731. of the Revised Code.
