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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.10 - Transportation

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Passengers
				  shall only be transported in portions of vehicles that are designed for
				  passenger occupancy. Transportation in the bed of a truck or trailer shall be
				  prohibited.
(b) There shall be at
				  least one counselor in any vehicle transporting children, who may also be the
				  driver.
(c) Every vehicle used for
				  transporting staff or campers shall have required registration and inspection
				  stickers and be equipped with at least a first-aid kit, tools, fire
				  extinguisher and flares or reflective triangles that are labeled with a Federal
				  DOT symbol or a statement that the device complies with all Federal motor
				  vehicle safety standards.
(d) The
				  driver of any camp vehicle shall be at least 18 years old and possess a current
				  driver's license.
(e) Seat belts
				  shall be utilized by all passengers in vehicles so equipped.
(f) Occupancy of a vehicle shall be limited
				  to its rated capacity.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.13 - Location; grounds

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
A children's camp shall be so located that adequate surface
					 drainage can be provided during the period of operation, and so that adequate
					 soil and space will permit the installation and operation of a proper sewage
					 disposal system and/or water system, unless other provisions are made
					 acceptable to the permit issuing official.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.14 - Housing maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
A building or structure of a children's camp shall be safe,
					 adequate in size for its use, clean, and have watertight roof and sides.
					 However, a lean-to or an open recreational facility, which excludes rain from
					 occupied portions of the structure, may be used as a shelter.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.15 - Heat, light and ventilation

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
				  Windows, or skylights having a minimum total area within the casement of at
				  least eight percent of the floor area, shall be maintained in all occupied
				  rooms; natural ventilation shall be provided through openable windows or other
				  exterior openings which are equal in area to four percent or more of the floor
				  area. Artificial in lieu of natural lighting, and mechanical ventilation, may
				  be provided in toilet rooms and assembly space.
(b) Camps occupied between October 1st and
				  May 1st shall have at least one building with heating facilities for emergency
				  use. Unvented fossil fuel-powered heaters are prohibited.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.16 - Sleeping quarters

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(a) Every
				  bed, mattress, and related sleeping accessories provided by the operator, shall
				  be clean and in good condition at the time of issue; clean sheets and
				  pillowcases shall be provided weekly. Laundry facilities shall be available
				  when campers and staff provide their own linens.
(b) A minimum clear space of 27 inches above
				  the sleeping surface of a bed, and six feet between heads of sleepers, shall be
				  maintained; triple-decker beds are prohibited. Unobstructed space for aisles
				  between beds and access to exits must be provided. Bunk beds shall be
				  structurally sound. The upper bed of bunk beds must, by May 15, 2005, be
				  provided with adequate guardrails.
(c) In sleeping quarters housing more than
				  four persons, 40 square feet of floor area per occupant shall be provided, when
				  single beds are provided. When double-deck bunk beds are provided, 30 square
				  feet of floor area shall be provided for each occupant. Floor area includes
				  space within the occupied structure to accommodate: the bed, storage for
				  personal belongings, aisles and exitways, and associated assembly space. Space
				  for toilets, lavatories and showers shall not be used to calculate a sleeping
				  quarter's floor area. For structures built prior to 1975, the required minimum
				  floor area for single beds is 36 square feet. Effective July 1, 2011,
				  construction of sleeping quarters not meeting the definition of a summer camp
				  cabin, as defined in section
				  7-2.12(b)(3) 
				  of this Subpart, 50 square feet of floor area per occupant shall be provided in
				  each sleeping room.
(d) An
				  undivided room shall not have more than 36 occupants.
(e) A sleeping room shall have a minimum
				  clear height of five feet above the floor area, and at least 80 percent of the
				  floor area shall have a continuous minimum clear height above it of seven feet.
				  The walls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling or roof, or to a minimum
				  height of eight feet.
(f) At least
				  one adult counselor shall be present during sleeping hours on every level of a
				  building used for sleeping.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.17 - Electrical safety

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
All existing electrical service, wiring and fixtures shall
					 be in good repair and safe condition.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.18 - Fire safety

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
Building standards.
All construction, equipment installation and fire safety
					 practices required by this section shall be operated and maintained in
					 accordance with the Uniform Code.
(b)
Fire alarm systems and emergency
				  procedures.
(1) Buildings used for
				  sleeping by 50 or more persons, or buildings two stories or more in height used
				  for sleeping, shall have a fire alarm system, that when activated sounds an
				  alarm which can be heard throughout the camp. Buildings three stories or more
				  in height used for sleeping shall be protected with an automatic fire detection
				  system, including smoke detectors installed in corridors, assembly areas,
				  storage rooms, stairways and heat detection devices installed in
				  kitchens.
(2) At least one single
				  station smoke detecting alarm device shall be installed on or near the ceiling
				  in each sleeping unit. Battery-operated devices are acceptable. Tents and
				  lean-to's are not required to be equipped with these devices.
(3) Portable audible/visual smoke detectors
				  shall be provided in all sleeping quarters occupied by visually or audibly
				  impaired campers. Hard wiring of audible/visual detectors into an existing
				  central closed circuit alarm system shall be permitted in lieu of such portable
				  detectors. Tents and lean-to's are not required to be equipped with these
				  devices.
(4) Fire drills shall be
				  held within the first 48 hours of each camping session and periodically
				  thereafter in accordance with the camp safety plan. A log with drill dates and
				  times must be maintained and verified by the camp director. It must be
				  available for inspection at all times.
(5) The camp operator shall be responsible
				  for the regular inspection of all fire protection facilities and
				  equipment.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.19 - Food service

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
				  Kitchens, dining areas and food service shall comply with Part 14 of this
				  Title.
(b) When food is provided by
				  the camp, it shall be of sufficient quantity and quality for the nutritional
				  needs of each child.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.20 - Hazardous materials

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
Agricultural, commercial or household pesticides and toxic
					 chemicals shall be stored and/or used to cause no air, surface water or ground
					 water pollution or be hazardous to the occupants of the camp. They shall be
					 stored in their original containers in areas designated for such
					 use.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.21 - Vector and vermin control

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
The premises are to be free of insect and rodent
					 infestations that may cause a nuisance or health hazard. Bats shall be excluded
					 from living areas of occupied buildings.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.22 - Weed control

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
Ragweed, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and other
					 noxious weeds shall be controlled to minimize contact by camp
					 occupants.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.23 - Refuse storage and disposal

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
Refuse
shall mean solid wastes.
(b) Facilities shall be provided and
				  maintained for the storage, handling and disposal of refuse to prevent nuisance
				  conditions, insect and rodent infestations and pollution of air and
				  water.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.24 - Variance; waiver

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
Variance.
In order to allow time to comply with certain provisions of
					 this Subpart, an operator may submit a written request to the permit-issuing
					 official for a variance from a specific provision(s) when the health and safety
					 of the children attending the camp and the public will not be prejudiced by the
					 variance, and where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
					 in immediate compliance with the provision. An operator must meet all terms of
					 an approved variance(s) including the effective date, the time period for which
					 the variance is granted, the requirements being varied and any special
					 conditions the permit-issuing official specifies. For any variance request
					 relating to the requirements of section
					 7-2.25(b) 
					 of this Subpart, the permit-issuing official shall consult with and obtain
					 approval from the State Department of Health, prior to granting or denying the
					 variance.
(b)
Waiver.
In order to accept alternative arrangements that do not
					 meet certain provisions of this Subpart but do protect the safety and health of
					 the campers and the public, an operator may submit a written request to the
					 permit-issuing official for a waiver from a specific provision of this Subpart.
					 Such request shall indicate justification that circumstances exist that are
					 beyond the control of the operator, compliance with the provision would present
					 unnecessary hardship and that the public and camper health and safety will not
					 be endangered by granting such a waiver. The permit-issuing official shall
					 consult with a representative of the State Department of Health prior to
					 granting or denying a waiver request. An operator must meet all terms of an
					 approved waiver(s), including the condition that it will remain in effect
					 indefinitely unless revoked by the permit-issuing official or the facility
					 changes operators. For any waiver request relating to the requirements of
					 section
					 7-2.25(b) 
					 of this Subpart, the permit-issuing official shall consult with and obtain
					 approval from the State Department of Health, prior to granting or denying the
					 waiver.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-2 - CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Section 7-2.25 - Additional requirements for camps enrolling campers with disabilities

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Effective
				  October 1, 2016, the following requirements shall apply to all camps enrolling
				  a child with a physical or developmental disability, except that any camp for
				  children with developmental disabilities as defined in section
				  7-2.2  of
				  this Subpart shall comply with this section upon the effective date of this
				  Subpart:
(1) Personnel and supervision.
(i) The ratio of counselors to campers who
				  use a wheelchair, adaptive equipment or bracing to achieve ambulation, but who
				  do not possess, for whatever reason, the ability to fit, secure or
				  independently manipulate such devices satisfactorily to achieve ambulation,
				  shall be 1:2.
(ii) Camp staff
				  providing direct care of a camper with a disability shall be trained on the
				  specific needs of the campers in their charge.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.2 - Application

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) The
				  requirements of this Subpart shall apply to a campground where five or more
				  campsites are occupied or maintained for occupancy except:
(1) those portions of a campground occupied
				  by the owner(s) or operator(s) thereof, or their immediate family;
				  and
(2) a campground occupied for
				  less than 60 hours in any calendar year.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.3 - Permit for operation, inspections, access

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Application for permit. Application for a
				  permit shall be made by the operator to the permit-issuing official at least 30
				  days before operation or the expiration of an existing permit or a change in
				  name, owner or operator.
(b) An
				  application for a permit may be denied when the applicant has exhibited a
				  history of non-compliance with the requirements of this Subpart or Subpart 7- 1
				  of this Part; the campground is found to be a potential source of danger to the
				  general public health and safety or the health and safety of the occupants of
				  the campground; or the campground does not comply with the requirements of this
				  Subpart.
(c) A permit for a
				  campground shall be issued for a period of not more than three years from the
				  date of issue. A permit shall not be transferable or assignable and shall
				  expire upon a change of the operator of the campground or upon the date
				  specified by the permit-issuing official.
(d) Revocation, suspension. A permit may be
				  revoked or suspended by the permit-issuing official or the State Commissioner
				  of Health if the campground for which the permit was issued is found to have
				  been maintained, operated or occupied in violation of the Public Health Law, or
				  this Chapter or the sanitary code of the health department in which the
				  campground is located or upon abandonment of the operation. Before suspension,
				  or revocation of a permit, the permittee shall be given the opportunity to be
				  heard by the permit-issuing official or his designated officer to contest the
				  revocation or suspension of the permit to operate. A permit may be surrendered
				  by a permittee.
(e) The
				  permit-issuing official or representative shall be allowed entry at any time
				  for the purposes of inspection to any property operated as a campground as
				  defined by this Subpart.
(f) A
				  separate permit to operate a temporary residence shall not be required for
				  structures which are available for overnight transient occupancy, and which do
				  not meet the definition of a camping unit.
(g) A permit issued for the operation of a
				  campground shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.4 - Operator responsibilities and reporting requirements

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(a) The operator of a campground shall
				  provide an individual to be in charge of the property and to maintain the
				  facilities as required by this Subpart and who shall be on or available to the
				  property at all times when the property is occupied or open for occupancy. A
				  telephone number or other method for summoning the individual in charge shall
				  be posted in an area readily accessible to the campground occupants.
(b) The operator shall report the following
				  to the permit-issuing official within 24 hours of occurrence:
(1) injury or illness occurring at a swimming
				  pool or bathing beach as required by section
				  6-1.7 
				  and/or 6-2.7 of this Title;
(2) a
				  condition suspected of affecting the quantity or quality of the on-site potable
				  water supply or constituting a public health hazard as specified by section
				  5-1.1(ar) 
				  of this Title; and
(3) illness
				  suspected of being food-borne due to consumption of food from a food service
				  establishment in the campground as required by section
				  14-1.200 
				  of this Title.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.5 - Enforcement

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Permits and
				  placarding.
(1) Operation of a campground
				  without a permit is a violation of this Subpart. The permit-issuing official
				  may order any facility operating without a permit to close and remain closed
				  until a valid permit for operation of the facility is obtained.
(2) Where a public health hazard as defined
				  in subdivision (b) of this section is found, the portion of the campground
				  constituting the hazard may be placarded to prohibit use until the hazard is
				  corrected in order to protect the public health or safety of the occupants.
				  When a placard is used, it shall be conspicuously posted at each entrance or
				  walkway leading to the portion of the property where the hazard exists. The
				  placard shall state the authority for its placement and indicate that
				  concealment, mutilation, alteration or removal of it by any person without
				  permission of the permit-issuing official shall constitute a violation of this
				  Chapter and the Public Health Law.
(3) As soon as possible, and in any event
				  within 15 days after placarding a facility, the operator shall be provided with
				  an opportunity to be heard and present evidence that continued operation of the
				  facility does not constitute a danger to the health or safety of the public.
				  The hearing shall be conducted by the permit-issuing official or designated
				  hearing officer.
(4) The
				  permit-issuing official or designated representative shall inspect the premises
				  within two working days of notification that the hazard has been eliminated,
				  and remove the placard(s) after verifying correction.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.6 - Variance and waivers

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) In
				  order to allow time to comply with a provision of this Subpart, an operator may
				  submit a written request to the permit-issuing official for a variance. A
				  request for a variance will not be considered unless the operator demonstrates
				  that the health and safety of the public will not be prejudiced by the
				  variance, and that there are practical difficulties or hardships in immediate
				  compliance with the provision. An operator must meet all terms and conditions
				  of an approved variance.
(b) In
				  order to obtain a waiver permitting alternative arrangements that do not meet
				  the provisions of this Subpart but do protect the health and safety of the
				  occupants and the public, an operator may submit a written request to the
				  permit-issuing official for a waiver from a specific provision of this Subpart.
				  Such request must demonstrate that the alternate arrangements provide adequate
				  protection of the health and safety of the occupants and public. The
				  permit-issuing official shall obtain and be guided by the recommendation of the
				  State Department of Health prior to granting or denying a waiver. An operator
				  must meet all terms of an approved waiver. A waiver will remain in effect
				  indefinitely unless revoked by the permit-issuing official or the facility
				  changes operators.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.7 - Notice of construction, enlargement, development, improvement or conversion required; prior approval

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
				  No person shall construct or enlarge for occupancy or use a campground or any
				  portion or facility thereof, or develop or improve a property for occupancy and
				  use as a campground, or convert a property for use or occupancy as a
				  campground, without giving notice in writing of intent to do so to the
				  permit-issuing official, at least 30 days before the proposed date of beginning
				  of such construction, enlargement, development, improvement or conversion. The
				  notice shall give the name of the city, village, or town in which the property
				  is located, the location of the property within that area, a brief description
				  of the proposed construction, enlargement, development, improvement, or
				  conversion, and the name and mailing address of the person giving the notice
				  and his or her telephone number, if any.
(b) Plans and specifications required by the
				  permit-issuing official shall be submitted to the permit-issuing official.
				  Construction, enlargement, development, improvement or conversion shall not
				  commence until required plans or specifications have been approved by the
				  permit-issuing official.
(c) All
				  new construction including alterations, enlargements, conversions, campsite
				  modifications or relocation of structures, shall conform with the requirements
				  of this Subpart and the Uniform Code. The operator shall submit, prior to
				  occupancy or use of the new facilities, a certificate of occupancy issued by
				  the local code enforcement official, when applicable, and a construction
				  compliance certificate. The construction compliance certificate shall state
				  that the facilities have been constructed in accordance with the approved
				  plans.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.8 - Campsite space requirements

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(a) The
				  minimum area per site, for campsites that existed prior to the effective date
				  of this Subpart, shall be either: 1,500 square feet; or, in compliance with
				  subdivision (b) of this section.
(b) New campsites constructed and existing
				  campsites modified after the effective date of this Subpart shall be a minimum
				  of 1,250 square feet. These campsites shall be large enough to allow at least a
				  five foot clearance between the boundaries of the campsite and the exterior
				  surfaces of the camping unit placed on it as well as any add-on structures or
				  appurtenances attached to it, so as to provide for a 10 foot separation
				  distance between camping units on adjacent campsites.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.9 - Fire safety

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
Structures not meeting the definition of a camping unit
					 which are available for overnight transient occupancy, shall meet the fire
					 safety requirements contained in Subpart 7-1 of this Part.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.10 - Building maintenance/grounds

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Containers of flammable or combustible
				  liquids must be stored, handled and dispensed in accordance with appropriate
				  provisions of the Uniform Code.
(b)
				  A campground shall be located so that adequate surface drainage of campsites is
				  provided during the period of operation.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.11 - Food service

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
Any food service operated by the campground operator or
					 other food vendor shall meet the requirements of Part 14 of this Title. If the
					 food service is operated by a food vendor other than the operator of the
					 campground, a permit to operate in accordance with the appropriate Subpart of
					 Part 14 of this Title must be obtained.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.12 - Swimming pools and bathing beaches

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
A swimming pool or bathing beach operated as a part of a
					 campground for the use of occupants, guests, invitees or employees shall be
					 constructed, maintained and operated so as to comply with the provisions of
					 Subpart 6-1 or 6-2 of this Title as appropriate.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.13 - Water supply

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
Every campground potable water supply meeting the
					 definition of a public water system as defined in Subpart 5-1 of this Title
					 shall, in addition to complying with subdivisions (d)-(l) of this section,
					 comply with the applicable requirements of Subpart 5-1 of this Title. All other
					 potable water supplies serving campgrounds not meeting the definition of a
					 public water system shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)
Treatment.
(1) Minimum treatment for a ground water
				  source shall be disinfection by chlorination or other disinfection methods
				  acceptable to the permit issuing official unless a waiver for disinfection has
				  been issued based upon a satisfactory history of microbiological water quality
				  and all sources of the water supply are properly located, constructed and
				  effectively protected and maintained.
(2) Minimum treatment for surface water
				  sources or ground water sources directly influenced by surface water shall be
				  filtration and disinfection techniques, approved by the permit issuing
				  official, capable of 99.9 percent removal and/or inactivation of viruses and
				  giardia lamblia cysts.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.14 - Sewage treatment

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Facilities shall be provided and maintained for the
					 satisfactory treatment or scavenging and disposal of sewage. In addition, such
					 facilities shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Submission of plans. A plan for proposed
				  new or modified sewage treatment facilities or scavenging systems shall be
				  submitted to the permit-issuing official at least 30 days prior to beginning
				  construction.
(b) Plan approval and
				  construction. A permit or written approval for the sewage system plan(s) shall
				  be obtained from the permit-issuing official and/or the New York State
				  Department of Environmental Conservation. No construction of new or modified
				  sewage treatment facilities shall be commenced until such permit or written
				  approval has been received by the permittee. Construction shall be in
				  accordance with the approved plans.
(c) The presence of inadequately treated
				  sewage on the surface of the ground is prohibited.
(d) Privies shall be so located, constructed
				  and maintained that they will not pollute a water supply, surface water,
				  adjacent ground surface, or permit access of flies or rodents to the privy
				  vault. Privy vault contents shall be emptied and/or adequately
				  treated.
(e) At least one sanitary
				  dumping station for each 100 campsites or less must be provided. Sites provided
				  with individual sewer connections shall not be counted when determining the
				  required number of sanitary dumping stations. Sanitary dumping stations shall
				  not be required at campgrounds for tent or camping cabin use only.
(f) Seasonal campsites. Seasonal campsites
				  constructed after the effective date of this Subpart, intended for use by
				  self-contained recreational vehicles shall be provided with either:
(1) a sewer inlet connection; or
(2) an acceptable operator run scavenger
				  service for routine collection of sewage from each recreational vehicle.
				  Information regarding the scavenger equipment and collection schedule shall be
				  submitted to the permit-issuing official for review and approval.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.15 - Toilets, lavatories and utility sinks

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(a) General requirements. Toilet facilities
				  shall be provided. These facilities shall be constructed of cleanable
				  materials, and maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair.
(b) A minimum of four toilets, two per sex,
				  shall be provided at all campgrounds. Additional toilets shall be provided as
				  follows:
(1) Campsites without individual
				  sewer connections. One toilet per sex for each additional 25 campsites or
				  fraction thereof, after the first 25 campsites, located within 500 feet of each
				  campsite.
(2) Campsites with
				  individual sewer connections. One toilet per sex for each additional 75
				  campsites after the first 25 campsites, located within 500 feet of each
				  campsite.
(3) Urinals may be
				  substituted for up to one-third of the required toilets in the male facilities
				  for campgrounds constructed or enlarged after the effective date of this
				  Subpart. For campgrounds operating prior to the effective date of this Subpart,
				  one-half of the required toilets for males may be urinals.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.16 - Showers

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(a) If showers are
				  provided, they shall be constructed of cleanable materials and maintained in a
				  sanitary condition and good repair and provided with hot and cold running
				  water.
(b) Hot water shall mean
				  water heated or tempered to provide a temperature of 90° to 110° F at the point
				  of use.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.17 - Electrical

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(a) Installation of
				  electrical service, wiring, and fixtures shall conform to the Uniform Code. A
				  certificate of approval provided by a qualified electrical inspector shall be
				  submitted for all new electrical work.
(b) The electrical service, wiring and
				  fixtures shall be in good repair and safe condition. Where conditions indicate
				  a need for inspection, the electrical service and wiring shall be inspected by
				  a qualified electrical inspector, and a copy of the inspection report and
				  certificate of approval shall be submitted to the permit-issuing
				  official.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.18 - Insect, rodent, and weed control

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(a)
				  Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained in such a manner as to
				  control insect and rodent infestation. Extermination methods and other measures
				  to control insects and rodents shall conform with the requirements of the
				  permit-issuing official or other agency having jurisdiction.
(b) The growth of ragweed, poison ivy, poison
				  oak, poison sumac and other noxious weeds shall be controlled to minimize
				  contact by campground occupants.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-3 - Campgrounds › Section 7-3.19 - Refuse storage

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(a)
				  Adequate facilities shall be provided and maintained for the temporary storage
				  and handling of refuse to prevent nuisance conditions, insect and rodent
				  infestations, and pollution of air and water.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.1 - Definitions

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(a) Adequate shall
				  mean sufficient to accomplish the purpose for which something is intended, and
				  to such a degree that no unreasonable risk to health or safety is presented. An
				  item installed, maintained, designed and assembled, an activity conducted, or
				  act performed, in accordance with generally accepted standards, principles or
				  practices applicable to a particular trade, business, occupation or profession,
				  is adequate within the meaning of the Subpart.
(b) A mass gathering shall mean one which is
				  likely to attract 5,000 people or more and continue for 24 hours or more but
				  shall not include a temporary residence under permit.
(c) Permit-issuing official (PIO) shall mean
				  the State Commissioner of Health, the health commissioner or health officer of
				  a city of 50,000 population or over, the health commissioner or health officer
				  of a county or part-county health district, the State regional health director
				  or district director having jurisdiction, or any county or public health
				  director having all the powers and duties prescribed in section 352  of the Public Health Law.
(d) Person shall mean an individual, group of
				  individuals, partnership, firm, corporation, association, political
				  subdivision, government agency, municipality, estate or any other legal
				  entity.
(e) Potable water shall
				  mean water provided or used for human consumption, food preparation, or for
				  lavatory, culinary, bathing or laundry purposes.
(f) Refuse shall mean all putrescible and
				  nonputrescible solid wastes, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, incinerator
				  residue, street cleanup, dead animals, offal and solid commercial
				  waste.
(g) Sewage shall mean
				  excreta and the waste from a flush toilet, bath, sink, lavatory, dish washing
				  or laundry machine, or the water-carried waste from any other fixture or
				  equipment or machine.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.2 - Permit required to hold or promote a mass gathering; application, issuance, revocation, posting

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(a) No
				  person shall hold or promote, by advertising or otherwise, a mass gathering
				  unless a permit has been issued for the gathering by the permit-issuing
				  official.
(b) Application for a
				  permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be made to the permit-issuing
				  official, on a form and in a manner prescribed by the State Commissioner of
				  Health, by the person who will promote or hold the mass gathering. Application
				  for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be made at least 15 days
				  before the first day of advertising and at least 45 days before the first day
				  of the gathering. Water and sewage facilities shall be constructed and
				  operational not later than 48 hours before the first day of the mass gathering.
				  The application shall be accompanied by such plans, reports and specifications
				  as the permit-issuing official shall deem necessary. The plans, reports and
				  specifications shall provide for adequate and satisfactory water supply and
				  sewerage facilities, adequate drainage, adequate toilet and lavatory
				  facilities, adequate refuse storage and disposal facilities, adequate sleeping
				  areas and facilities, wholesome food and sanitary food service, adequate
				  medical facilities, insect and noxious weed control, adequate fire protection,
				  and such other matters as may be appropriate for security of life or
				  health.
(c) A separate permit shall
				  be required for each mass gathering.
(d) A permit may be revoked by the
				  permit-issuing official or the State Commissioner of Health if he finds that
				  the mass gathering for which the permit was issued is maintained, operated or
				  occupied in violation of law, this Title, or the sanitary code of the health
				  district in which the mass gathering is located. A permit may be revoked upon
				  request of the operator or upon abandonment of operation.
(e) A permit issued for the operation of a
				  mass gathering shall be posted or kept on file and made available by the
				  operator on request.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.4 - Variance and waivers

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(a)
				  Variance. In order to allow time to comply with certain provisions of this
				  Subpart, an operator may submit a written request to the permit-issuing
				  official for a variance from a specific provision(s). The permit-issuing
				  official may grant a variance for a period not to exceed one year when the
				  health and safety of the public will not be prejudiced by the variance and
				  where there are practical difficulties or hardships in immediate compliance
				  with the provision. An operator must meet all terms of an approved variance
				  including the effective date, the time period for which the variance is
				  granted, the requirements being varied and any special conditions the
				  permit-issuing official specifies.
(b) Waiver. In order to obtain a waiver
				  permitting alternative arrangements that do not meet the provisions of this
				  Subpart but do protect the health and safety of the occupants and the public,
				  an operator may submit a written request to the permit-issuing official for a
				  waiver from a specific provision of this Subpart. Such request must demonstrate
				  to the satisfaction of the permit-issuing official that the alternate
				  arrangements provide adequate protection of the health and safety of the
				  patrons and the public. The permit-issuing official may grant or deny a waiver
				  after obtaining and following the recommendation of the State Department of
				  Health and may set conditions on such waiver. An operator must meet all terms
				  and conditions of an approved waiver. A waiver will remain in effect unless
				  revoked by the permit-issuing official or the facility changes
				  operators.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.5 - Water and sewage

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(a) Every
				  existing and proposed water supply serving a mass gathering shall comply with
				  the maximum contaminant levels and the applicable turbidity requirements
				  contained in Subpart 5-1 of this Title and, in addition, shall meet the
				  following requirements:
(1) Drinking water
				  shall be adequate in quantity, of a quality which the permit-issuing official
				  approves as complying with at least the applicable requirements of Part 5 of
				  this Title, and shall be readily available to occupants of the property.
				  Drinking water only shall be so delivered or piped as to be easily accessible.
				  Nonpotable water shall not be easily accessible.
(2) A well or spring source of drinking water
				  shall be constructed, located and protected against pollution in a manner
				  approved by the permit-issuing official or the State Commissioner of Health as
				  properly designed against contamination. A pipe, pump or other outlet
				  delivering drinking water shall be of an adequate type and installation, and
				  provisions shall be made for proper disposition of wastewater.
(3) There shall be no physical connection
				  between a pipe carrying drinking water and a nonpotable water supply. Fixtures,
				  installations or equipment from which back-siphonage may occur, shall not be
				  supplied water from a pipe carrying drinking water.
(4) A common drinking utensil shall not be
				  provided. Drinking fountains shall be of adequate sanitary design and
				  construction.
(5) Where a water
				  treatment process is employed, records of such treatment shall be properly
				  maintained on a daily basis and submitted at least monthly to the
				  permit-issuing official, on such forms as he or the commissioner may
				  direct.
(6) Any interruption in
				  treatment of a drinking water supply shall be reported immediately to the
				  permit-issuing official. No change in the source or method of treatment of a
				  drinking water supply shall be made without first notifying and securing the
				  approval of the permit-issuing official.
(7) A minimum water pressure of 20 pounds per
				  square inch, at peak demand, shall be maintained at all points in the
				  distribution system.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.6 - Swimming pools and bathing beaches

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A swimming pool or bathing beach operated as a part or
					 facility of a mass gathering for the use of occupants, guests, invitees or
					 employees shall be constructed, maintained and operated so as to comply with
					 the provisions of Part 6 of this Title.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.8 - Liability and property damage insurance

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The applicant shall provide evidence of liability and
					 property damage insurance in such form and amount as shall be determined by the
					 permit-issuing official to be reasonable in relation to the risks and hazards
					 involved and in relation to or in any way arising out of the proposed activity,
					 together with a written hold-harmless agreement to the public at large for any
					 loss or damage above and beyond insurance coverage.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.9 - Proof of financial resources

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The applicant shall submit proof of financial resources
					 sufficient to execute the plans as submitted.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter I - State Sanitary Code › Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS › Subpart 7-4 - Mass Gatherings › Section 7-4.10 - Other requirements

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Structures at a mass gathering which are available for
					 workers for overnight occupancy shall meet the requirements of Subpart 7-1 of
					 this Part.