Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-41 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES › Section 69A-41.026 - Wilderness Program

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to other applicable provisions of this rule
				  chapter, the following provisions shall apply to wilderness programs licensed
				  pursuant to Section  409.175, F.S.:
(1) Group Campsites.
(a) Spacing between tents or semi-permanent
				structures. A minimum of 5 feet of clear ground shall be required between tents
				or semi-permanent structures.
(b)
				All tent coverings shall be made of fire retardant material or treated
				material.
(c) All temporary
				structures built out of natural materials (such as lean-tos) shall observe safe
				practices.
(d) Trash, leaves,
				ground litter or debris shall be kept well clear of all tents, and shall not be
				allowed to gather under the floor of semi-permanent structures.
(e) All campfire areas shall have all ground
				fuel removed for a distance of five feet around the site and shall be a minimum
				of 25 feet from tents or any other structure.
(f) All fires in open areas shall be
				extinguished before leaving.
(g)
				Any space heater used in a tent or in any other structure shall be of an
				approved type and shall be located at least 36 inches away from any combustible
				materials and shall be insulated from the floor area.
(h) Each site shall have a manual fire alarm
				such as a triangle bell or other device capable of being heard throughout the
				site.
(i) For primitive camping,
				backgrading and entrenching tools (for example, a shovel) must be readily
				available for fire suppression.
(j)
				In each organized group campsite, there shall be a minimum 55 gallon water
				supply and means of transporting it to a fire. Water hydrants, with hose, where
				available, shall be located to cover the campsite and any structures thereon.
				The fire rack shall include at least the following items which are not used for
				other purposes: 2 shovels, 2 fire rakes, 2 fire flaps, 3 buckets and 1-55
				gallon drum. This paragraph shall not apply to primitive camping.
(k) Storage.
1. Each campsite shall have a separate
				storage area for combustible and/or flammable liquids and for combustible
				materials in excess of quantities needed for immediate use in the occupied
				areas.
2. Flammable and/or
				combustible liquids shall be stored at least 50 feet from fires or any
				structure, shall be stored in approved, closed and appropriately marked
				containers, and shall be limited to that required for maintenance and equipment
				necessary to the operation of the campsite. The total amount of such storage
				shall not exceed 10 gallons.
3. If
				flammable or combustible liquids in excess of 10 gallons in the aggregate are
				stored or dispensed at the campsite, the storage shall comply with the
				provisions of NFPA 30, the edition as adopted in Rule
				 69A-3.012, F.A.C.
4. If a vehicle service station is located on
				the campsite, the storage shall comply with NFPA 30A, the edition as adopted in
				Rule  69A-3.012,
				F.A.C.