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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-400 - Water supply systems

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				  Water supply systems serving hotels shall comply with the department's
				  Waterworks Regulations or Private Well Regulations as specified in
				  12VAC5-431-30.
B. The water supply
				  distribution system shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in
				  compliance with the Virginia Statewide Uniform Building Code.
C. Water heaters shall have installed an
				  approved ASME pressure relief valve that is accessible for inspection and
				  testing.
D. Where drinking
				  fountains are provided, they shall be of an angle jet type with adequate water
				  pressure at all times.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-410 - Sewage disposal

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A. Hotels
				  shall provide an adequate and safe sewerage system.
B. Sewage and waste water shall be disposed
				  of into a public sewerage system or by a sewage system constructed and operated
				  in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the department.
C. No untreated or partially treated sewage,
				  liquid waste, or septic tank effluent shall be discharged directly or
				  indirectly onto the surface of the ground or into public waters.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-420 - Fire safety

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Hotels shall comply with the requirements of the Virginia
					 Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-51).
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-430 - Chemical and physical hazards

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A.
				  Cleaning equipment, supplies, pesticides, rodenticides, chemicals, paints, and
				  other toxic substances shall be kept isolated from guests and stored so as to
				  prevent contamination of clothing, toweling, and bedding materials. All
				  applications of chemicals including, but not limited to, cleaners and
				  disinfectants shall be in accordance with the manufacturers'
				  recommendations.
B. All toxic
				  substances shall be clearly identified and accurately labeled as
				  toxic.
C. Housekeeping carts shall
				  be kept organized such that clean linens, single-service articles, ice buckets,
				  and glassware stored on these units shall be protected from contamination by
				  toilet brushes, soiled linen, cleaning agents, or any other possible sources of
				  contamination.
D. All stairways
				  shall be provided with firmly attached handrails and guardrails in accordance
				  with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
E. All boilers and pressure vessels shall be
				  approved and maintained in accordance with the applicable state
				  statutes.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-450 - Lodging unit kitchens

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A.
				  Cooking by guests in lodging units that have not been equipped with kitchens or
				  in efficiency-type kitchen facilities that do not conform to the Virginia
				  Statewide Uniform Building Code is prohibited.
B. Kitchen-equipped lodging units shall have:
1. A sink suitable for dishwashing with hot
				  and cold water.
2. A refrigerator
				  capable of maintaining a food temperature of 41°F or less.
3. Utensils and equipment, if supplied, that
				  are easily cleanable, durable, and kept in good repair. Utensils supplied in
				  lodging units shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each occupancy and
				  have a notice stating: "For your convenience, dishes and utensils have been
				  washed and sanitized. If you would like to further sanitize these items, please
				  contact the manager." The sanitizing agent shall be available in the
				  office.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-460 - Examination of employees for communicable diseases

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All hotel employees shall submit to such examination or
					 examinations as may be considered necessary by the commissioner when such
					 employees are suspected of having a communicable disease. It shall be the duty
					 of the owner or manager of any hotel to exclude from service in the
					 establishment any employee who is known to be infected with a communicable
					 disease, except in circumstances individually approved by the
					 commissioner.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-470 - Pets

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The person operating a hotel may establish and enforce
					 rules designed to prohibit or control pets. No guest shall allow his pet to run
					 at large or be a nuisance.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-480 - Posting of rates and Code of Virginia sections

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All operators shall post conspicuously in each lodging
					 unit occupied by transient guests the rates for the room together with
					 §§ 8.01-42.2, 35.1-27 and 35.1-28 of the Code of Virginia in which
					 are prescribed the duties, liability of guests for hotel damage, and limitation
					 of liability of guests for hotel damage from innkeepers.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Part III - Design, Construction and Operational Criteria › Section 12VAC5-431-490 - Employee training

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A. Each employee,
				  as defined in § 35.1-15.1 A of the Code of Virginia, shall by July 1,
				  2023, or within six months of being employed by a hotel and thereafter at least
				  once per consecutive two-year period, complete a training course provided or
				  approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services pursuant to
				  §§ 9.1-102 and 35.1-15.1 of the Code of Virginia on recognizing and
				  reporting instances of suspected human trafficking.
B. The permit holder shall provide
				  documentation, upon request by the department, that the hotel's employees have
				  completed the required training.
Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11, 35.1-13, and
						35.1-15.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 431 - SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS › Form - FORMS (12VAC5-431)

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Application
				  for a Hotel Plan Review, TER-H-1 (eff. 7/2018)
Application
				  for a Hotel Operations Permit, TER-H-2 (eff. 7/2018)
Application
				  for a Hotel Plan Review - Spanish, TER-H-4 (eff. 8/2023)
Application
				  for a Hotel Operations Permit - Spanish, TER-H-3 (eff. 8/2023)
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-10 - Camp location

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A. Camps
				shall be located so that free drainage is provided in a direction to make any
				chance of pollution of its water supply from the camp itself or outside sources
				impossible.
B. The immediate
				vicinity of the camp must be free of stagnant pools, manure piles, garbage
				heaps and other mosquito and fly-breeding places.
C. Close proximity of camps to main or
				frequently traveled highways is to be avoided unless adequate provision for the
				safety of the campers is provided.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-20 - Water supply

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A. An adequate
				supply of drinking water of an approved sanitary quality shall be
				provided.
B. The source of water
				supply, its storage and distribution shall be protected from surface drainage
				and other means of pollution.
C.
				The use of common drinking cups shall be prohibited.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-30 - Milk

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All milk served at the camp shall be graded, and
				  refrigerated at or below a temperature of 50°F until
				  used.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-40 - Storage, handling and preparation of food

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A. All perishable foods or drinks shall be
				refrigerated at or below a temperature of 50°F except when being prepared
				or served. Refrigerators shall be adequate in size, maintain a temperature at
				or below 50°F and be kept clean and sanitary.
B. Prepared foods and foods served in the raw
				state shall be so stored as to be protected from dust, flies, vermin and other
				methods of contamination.
C.
				Adequate and convenient handwashing facilities, including warm water, soap and
				individual towels shall be provided for all persons engaged in handling,
				preparing and serving food.
D.
				Adequate facilities shall be provided and maintained for the washing, rinsing
				and bactericidal treatment of all eating and drinking utensils, each to be a
				separate and distinct operation.
Adequate facilities for heating water for cleaning must be
				  provided. An approved detergent must be used.
One of the following methods of bactericidal treatment must
				  be used. After washing and rinsing utensils must be submerged in hot water at
				  170°F or more, for at least two minutes; or submerged in an approved
				  solution of proper strength for at least two minutes.
E. All utensils used in the preparation,
				cooking or serving of food or drink shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use
				and stored so as to be kept clean and free from dust, dirt, insects and other
				contaminating agents.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-50 - Excreta disposal

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A. Every
				camp shall be provided with adequate toilet facilities conveniently located and
				of a type which provides for the disposal of human wastes or excrements in such
				a manner that they shall not be accessible to flies or endanger a source of
				drinking water. Toilet facilities must conform to the standards of the State
				Health Department.
B. Those camps
				admitting individuals of both sexes shall provide separate toilets and they
				shall be plainly marked.
C. Toilets
				shall be kept in a clean condition, in good repair and well lighted and
				ventilated.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-60 - General sanitation

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A. All
				waste shall be properly disposed of and all garbage and trash shall be kept in
				suitable receptacles in such a manner as not to become a nuisance, and be
				disposed of in a sanitary manner.
B. All rooms, huts, shacks, tents and other
				buildings and all furniture and equipment therein shall be kept tidy, clean and
				in a sanitary condition.
C.
				Screening shall be provided for all permanent kitchens and dining rooms or some
				other equally efficient means of preventing flies access to those
				rooms.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-70 - Swimming facilities

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All reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent
				  pollution of swimming water by human excreta from sources in the vicinity of
				  the camp. If a swimming pool is made of concrete or other impervious material,
				  arrangements should be made to change the water at intervals.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-80 - Report of contagious diseases and outbreaks of disease

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Notice shall be sent immediately to the State Health
				  Commissioner by the camp director of the occurrence of any contagious,
				  infectious or communicable disease in any camper or employee of the camp or any
				  epidemic, outbreak of usual number of cases of any illness including diarrhea,
				  gastroenteritis and food poisoning.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 440 - REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMPS › Section 12VAC5-440-90 - Recommendations

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In addition to the foregoing requirements, the State
				  Department of Health advises that insofar as is practicable the following
				  recommendations be observed:
1. High
				or gently sloping grounds with sandy or porous soil as preferable
				campsites;
2. Areas known to be
				heavily infested with ticks or containing unusual numbers of snakes should be
				avoided as campsites; and
3. If
				available, only pasteurized milk should be served as a beverage and it should
				be served in the container in which it was originally bottled at the dairy or
				plant.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-15 - Compliance with the Virginia Administrative Process Act

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The provisions of the Virginia Administrative Process Act
				  (§
									2.2-4000 et
				  seq. of the Code of Virginia) shall govern the promulgation and administration
				  of this chapter, including the procedures for rendering and appealing any case
				  decision based upon this chapter.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-20 - Local requirements

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In addition to the requirements of this chapter, all
				  applicable local ordinances, including plumbing, building, electrical and
				  zoning ordinances shall also apply in the construction, maintenance and
				  operation of all campgrounds.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-17 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-30 - Approval of plans required

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A.
				In order to ensure the provision of adequate, properly designed sanitation
				facilities at campgrounds, any person planning construction, renovation, or
				addition to any campground shall, prior to the initiation of any such
				construction, submit to the local health department in the locality in which
				the proposed project is located, complete plans or statements that show the
				following, as applicable:
1. The proposed
				method and location of the sewage disposal system.
2. The proposed sources and location of the
				water supply.
3. The number,
				location, and dimensions of all campsites.
4. The number, description, and location of
				all proposed sanitary facilities and dump stations, sewer lines, etc.
5. The name and address of the person
				applying to be the permit holder, and a designation of whether that person is
				the owner or the intended operator of the campground.
6. The location, boundaries, and dimensions
				of the proposed project.
7. Such
				other pertinent information as the Health Commissioner may deem
				necessary.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-40 - Permits

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A. No person ,
				directly or indirectly, shall conduct, control, manage, operate, or maintain a
				campground, within the Commonwealth, without first making application for and
				receiving a valid permit from the Health Commissioner for the operation of the
				campground.
B. An authorized
				representative of a campground shall file an application for a permit with the
				local health department in a manner prescribed by the Health Commissioner at
				least 30 days before such camp is to be opened.
C. If, after receipt of an application to
				operate a campground, the Health Commissioner finds the campground does not
				comply with this chapter, the Health Commissioner shall notify the applicant in
				writing (i) citing the noncomplying items that constitute the reasons for
				denying a permit and (ii) providing the applicant with the opportunity for
				administrative process as provided by the Administrative Process Act (§
									2.2-4000 et
				seq. of the Code of Virginia).
D.
				If the Health Commissioner finds that the campground complies with this
				chapter, a permit shall be issued. Permits may be issued to the campground's
				owner or operator.
E. The permit
				shall be conspicuously posted in the office of the campground or on the
				premises if no office is available.
F. Permits shall either be (i) annual and
				shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance or (ii) temporary and granted
				for a specific period of time to allow temporary camping of 14 days duration or
				less. Temporary permits may be valid for periods of 60 days or less, but the
				total days of operation may not exceed 14 days during any 60-day period.
				Permits shall not be transferable.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-50 - Inspection

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A. The Health
				Commissioner , in accordance with §
									35.1-22 of
				the Code of Virginia, shall conduct such inspections as necessary to determine
				satisfactory compliance with this chapter, including the following:
1. Before permit issuance, the Health
				Commissioner shall conduct one or more preoperational inspections of annually
				permitted campgrounds that (i) have not been permitted in the previous year;
				(ii) have undergone modifications in their water delivery, sewage conveyance,
				or sewage disposal systems; (iii) have modified their sanitary facilities; or
				(iv) have changed the number of offered campsites since the issuance of their
				last annual permit.
2. Annually
				permitted campgrounds shall be inspected at least once per permit
				period.
3. Temporary campgrounds
				shall be inspected at least once during each operational period.
4. Campground inspection schedules may be
				adjusted if the Virginia Department of Health develops a written risk-based
				plan for adjusting the frequency of inspections, and this plan is uniformly
				applied throughout the Commonwealth.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-60 - Enforcement, notices, informal conferences

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A. The Health Commissioner may, after
				providing a notice of intent to revoke the permit, and after providing an
				opportunity for an informal conference in accordance with §
									2.2-4019
				of the Code of Virginia, revoke a permit for flagrant or continuing violation
				of this chapter. Any person to whom a notice of revocation is directed shall
				immediately comply with the notice. Upon revocation, the former permit holder
				shall be given an opportunity for appeal of the revocation in accordance with
				the Administrative Process Act (§
									2.2-4000 et
				seq. of the Code of Virginia).
B.
				The Health Commissioner may summarily suspend a permit to operate a campground
				if continued operation constitutes a substantial and imminent threat to public
				health. Upon receipt of such notice that a permit is suspended, the permit
				holder shall cease campground operations immediately . Whenever a permit is
				suspended, the holder of the permit shall be notified in writing by certified
				mail or by hand delivery. Upon service of notice that the permit is immediately
				suspended, the former permit holder shall be given an opportunity for an
				informal conference in accordance with §
									2.2-4019
				of the Code of Virginia. The request for an informal conference shall be in
				writing and shall be filed with the local health department by the former
				holder of the permit. If written request for an informal conference is not
				filed within 10 working days after the service of notice, the suspension is
				sustained. Each holder of a suspended permit shall be afforded an opportunity
				for an informal conference within three working days of receipt of a request
				for the informal conference. The Health Commissioner may end the suspension at
				any time if the reasons for the suspension no longer exist. Working days means
				days on which the local health department is open for business and does not
				include holidays and closures.
C.
				Any person affected by a determination issued in connection with the
				enforcement of this chapter may challenge such determination in accordance with
				the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§
									2.2-4000 et
				seq. of the Code of Virginia).
D.
				All campgrounds shall be constructed, operated, and maintained in compliance
				with the requirements as set forth in this chapter. The Health Commissioner may
				enforce this chapter through any means lawfully available pursuant to §
									35.1-7
				of the Code of Virginia, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed as
				preventing the Health Commissioner from making efforts to obtain compliance
				through warning, conference, or any other appropriate enforcement
				means.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-70 - Location

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A. Each campground
				shall have good surface drainage and be free of natural and man-made hazards
				such as mine pits, shafts, and quarries. Campgrounds shall not be located on
				ground that is in swamps, marshes, landfills or abandoned landfills, or
				breeding places for insects or rodents of public health importance, unless
				adequate, approved safeguards or preventive measures are taken.
B. The density of campsites in a campground
				shall not exceed an average of 20 campsites per acre inclusive of service
				roads, toilet buildings, recreational areas, etc.
C. Each campsite (including parking space)
				shall provide a minimum of 1600 square feet of space and shall not be less than
				25 feet at its narrowest point.
D.
				Each campsite shall be identified by number and section. Camping units within a
				campground shall be required to locate within the designated
				campsites.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-80 - Water supplies

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A. An
				adequate supply of safe, sanitary, potable water shall be provided. An approved
				water supply shall either be an approved private well or a permitted
				waterworks. Waterworks must be maintained and operated in compliance with
				12VAC5-590. Private wells shall be constructed, maintained, and operated in
				compliance with the standards of 12VAC5-630. Additionally, campgrounds
				utilizing private wells for potable water shall sample and test for total
				coliform and nitrate annually and prior to permit application; water shall be
				satisfactory for the total coliform standards identified in
				12VAC5-630-370
				and shall not have more than 10 mg/L nitrate. Samples shall be analyzed by a
				laboratory accredited by the Department of General Services, Division of
				Consolidated Laboratory Services.
B. Water shall be provided at one or more
				easily accessible locations within the campground. The water system shall be
				capable of meeting the demand for water during periods of peak use by the
				campground.
C. Water systems that
				are not a part of a waterworks regulated under 12VAC5-590 must meet the
				following construction and operational standards:
1. All water storage reservoirs shall be
				covered, watertight, and constructed of impervious material.
2. Overflows and vents of such reservoirs
				shall be effectively screened.
3.
				Manholes shall be constructed with overlapping covers so as to prevent the
				entrance of contaminating material.
4. Reservoir overflow pipes shall discharge
				through an acceptable air gap.
5.
				All cross connections between approved and unapproved water supply systems are
				prohibited.
6. All water supplies
				shall be protected against the hazards of backflow or back siphonage.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-90 - Sewage disposal

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A. Every
				campground shall be provided with an approved method of collecting , conveying,
				and disposing of all sewage and liquid wastes.
B. All methods or systems of collecting and
				disposing of sewage and liquid wastes, whether temporary or permanent, shall be
				subject to the approval of the Health Commissioner.
C. It shall be unlawful to discharge sewage,
				sink waste water, shower waste water, or other putrescible wastes in such a
				manner as to enter the ground surface , subsurface, or a body of water, except
				following a treatment device or process approved prior to construction by the
				Health Commissioner.
D. Campgrounds
				shall provide a dump station for the disposal of sewage and other liquid wastes
				from self-contained camping units that complies with the following
				requirements:
1. Campgrounds having 200 or
				fewer campsites shall provide a minimum of one dump station, unless all
				campsites that allow self-contained camping units provide direct sewer
				connections.
2. Campgrounds having
				more than 200 campsites shall provide an additional dump station for each
				additional 200 campsites or major fraction thereof, provided that campsites
				equipped with sewer connections shall not be included in the total.
3. Where two or more dump stations are
				required, they shall be located to facilitate the simultaneous discharge of
				sewage wastes from different units.
4. Each dump station shall be located and
				designed to be easily accessible and facilitate ingress and egress for camping
				vehicles.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-110 - Structural requirements for service buildings

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. All portions of the structure shall be
				properly protected from damage by ordinary use and by decay and corrosion.
				Exterior portions shall be of such material and be so constructed and protected
				as to prevent entrance or penetration of moisture and weather.
B. Effective ventilation of all service
				buildings shall be provided to prevent condensation, moisture, and
				odors.
C. Interior of service
				buildings shall be finished in a light color and provided with adequate natural
				or artificial illumination, or both.
D. The floors of toilet and shower rooms
				shall be sloped to a properly trapped floor drain connected to the sewerage
				system.
E. Partitions between flush
				toilets in the same room shall be raised a minimum of eight inches from the
				floor to permit easy cleaning.
F.
				The interior finish of such buildings shall be of moisture resistant and easily
				cleanable material that will withstand frequent washing and cleaning. Special
				attention shall be given wall finishes immediately around lavatories, urinals,
				and toilets and in showers to ensure a surface in these heavily used areas that
				will withstand commercial use.
G.
				The floors shall be constructed of material impervious to water and be of
				easily cleanable material. Duck boards or walkways made of wood or other
				absorptive material shall not be permitted.
H. All windows and openings to the outside
				from areas containing toilets and urinals shall be provided with fly-proof
				screening material of at least 16 mesh per inch.
I. Toilets and bathing facilities shall not
				be located in the same compartment.
J. Permanent service buildings shall be
				provided with an artificial light at the entrance to the building to facilitate
				its use at night. Primitive camps with privies are exempt from this
				requirement.
K. Service buildings
				shall have appropriate signs such as "Men's Toilet," "Women's Toilet,"
				"Showers," etc.
L. Showers shall be
				equipped with drains that prevent the shower water from running across floors
				that are used for other purposes.
M. All fixtures shall be of durable material
				that is capable of withstanding the heavy usage that public facilities
				receive.
N. All doors to the
				exterior from service buildings shall be self-closing.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-115 - Cabins and other rental units

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. All cabins, yurts, and other camping units
				offered for use to campers, whether for free or for a fee, including
				self-contained camping units and other mobile units, and the equipment,
				fixtures, and furnishings contained therein shall be kept clean, in good
				repair, free of vermin, and maintained so as to protect the health, safety, and
				well-being of persons using those facilities.
B. When provided, dishes, glassware,
				silverware, and other cooking implements must be kept in a clean and sanitary
				condition. If such items are not washed by campground staff between occupants,
				the permit holder must post a sign alerting cabin occupants that kitchen items
				are not washed under management supervision.
C. When provided, box springs, mattresses,
				and other furnishings shall be clean and in good repair. Conventional mattress
				covers or pads shall be used for the protection of mattresses and shall be kept
				clean and in good repair. When provided, all sheets, pillowcases, towels,
				washcloths, and bathmats shall be kept clean and in good repair, freshly
				laundered between occupants, and changed at least once every seven days if used
				by the same occupant. When a blanket is placed on the bed, the upper sheet
				shall be of sufficient length to fold and overlap the top section of the
				blanket. All blankets, quilts, bedspreads, and comforters shall be maintained
				in a sanitary and good condition, and all clean bedding and linen shall be
				stored in a clean and dry place.
D.
				When provided, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers shall be functional and
				serviced as appropriate.
E. Bed
				arrangements shall provide suitable clear space between each bed, cot, or bunk
				to allow for ingress to and egress from the cabin, yurt, or other camping unit
				. There shall be sufficient space between the floor and the underside of the
				beds to facilitate easy cleaning. In lieu of such space, the bed shall have a
				continuous base or shall be on rollers.
F. Measures shall be taken to prevent the
				infestation of cabins and other camping units by rodents, bedbugs, and vector
				insects.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-120 - Garbage and refuse disposal

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				All garbage and refuse shall be stored in durable, watertight, rodent-proof,
				fly-proof containers with tight-fitting covers. All containers shall be
				maintained in a state of good repair, and shall be kept clean.
B. Collection and disposal of garbage and
				refuse shall be in an approved manner, and of such frequency as to prevent a
				nuisance or health hazard to campers or adjacent areas.
C. An adequate number of containers shall be
				provided for the depositing of garbage and refuse.
D. Containers for garbage and refuse shall be
				supported in such a manner as to minimize tipping or spillage and the area
				around such containers shall be kept clean.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-17 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-130 - Insect, rodent, and weed control

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Campgrounds shall be kept free from cans,
				jars, buckets, old tires, and other articles that may hold water and provide
				temporary breeding places for mosquitoes. Mosquito control measures and
				supplemental larvicidal measures shall be undertaken by the permit holder when
				the need is indicated.
B. Fly and
				rodent breeding shall be controlled by eliminating breeding places. The area
				surrounding the garbage cans shall not be permitted to become littered with
				garbage nor saturated with waste liquid from garbage. Infestations of rodents
				or flies, ticks, mosquitos, or other insects of public health concern shall be
				evidence that sufficient vector control measures have not been implemented and
				shall be considered a violation of these regulations.
C. The growth of weeds, grass, poison ivy, or
				other noxious plants shall be controlled as a safety measure and as a means
				toward the elimination of ticks and chiggers. Pesticidal measures shall be
				applied, if necessary, provided the pesticide and its use is in accordance with
				the rules promulgated by the Board of Agriculture and Consumer
				Services.
D. The campsite and the
				premises shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-140 - Swimming pools

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
The construction, modification, maintenance, operation, and
				  use of any swimming pool at a campground, if provided, shall be subject to the
				  Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public
				  Pools (12VAC5-460) and the Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of
				  Water Quality Test Results (12VAC5-462).
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-150 - Safety

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The electrical
				installation and electrical hook-up provided to self-contained camping units
				and other mobile units shall be in accordance with the provisions of local
				electrical ordinances, or if no such ordinance exists, in accordance with the
				provisions of the Virginia Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) applicable at
				the time of installation.
B. The
				permit holder shall exercise precautions to prevent the outbreak of fires. If
				open fires are permitted, a definite area shall be provided within the bounds
				of each campsite for the building of fires by the camper, with a cleared area
				surrounding the fire site to aid in fire control.
C. The permit holder shall take precautions
				in the storage and handling of gasoline, gas cylinders, or other explosive
				materials, in accordance with local, state, and national safety
				standards.
D. The permit holder
				shall make provisions for the use and control of all-terrain vehicles, trail
				bikes, and other similar vehicles within the confines of the camping area to
				prevent accidents to small children and campers.
E. Broken bottles, glass, and other sharp
				objects shall not be allowed to create a hazard to children or
				others.
F. A register shall be kept
				for recording the names of all campers, the date of campsite occupancy by each
				camper, and the number and location of occupied campsites.
G. Campground permit holders shall develop
				and maintain an emergency response plan. This plan shall include identification
				of a point of contact during emergency incidents and a written plan for
				communicating emergency response information to campers. The plan shall also
				include provisions for camper safety, identification, and evacuation in the
				event of natural disasters, fires, or other emergencies. Contact telephone
				numbers for local police, fire response, and emergency medical services shall
				be posted in a central location in all campgrounds.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-160 - Storage and handling of liquified petroleum gases

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Filling plants may be located in the campground provided
				  that the entire operation, including the storage container, is located not less
				  than 50 feet from the nearest campsite; important buildings, or group of
				  buildings, or line of adjoining property which may be built upon, and not less
				  than 25 feet from any public street or highway. Such filling plant and storage
				  containers shall be enclosed by man-proof fencing or otherwise protected from
				  tampering or physical damage. The access to the enclosed area shall be kept
				  locked when unattended.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-17 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-170 - Control of animals and pets

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				Pets shall be maintained under control at all times and shall not be permitted
				to create a public health problem. Animal waste shall be removed immediately
				and be disposed of in a waste receptacle or buried in a location that will not
				interfere with the use of the campground .
B. Any kennels, pens, or other facilities
				provided for such pets, including horses, shall be maintained in a sanitary
				condition at all times.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-180 - Overflow areas

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. It shall be
				unlawful for any person operating a campground to exceed the design capacity of
				the campground as stated on the permit by the use of certain unequipped areas
				as an overflow area for campers unless and until the overflow area and its
				proposed use have been approved by the Health Commissioner in writing as to the
				specific location of the overflow area, number and location of sanitary
				facilities, size and number of campsites, and such other factors as may be
				deemed necessary to prevent overcrowding and the accompanying insanitary
				conditions.
B. The length of stay
				of any camping unit permitted to use an area specifically designated and
				approved as an overflow area shall be limited to a 12 hour period. Overflow
				areas are to be used for incidental traffic only and are not for planned
				temporary camping.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-183 - Primitive campgrounds

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				Campgrounds or sections of campgrounds may be designated as primitive in the
				absence of toilets, showers and lavatories, and electrical connections , or any
				combination thereof . Campsites shall be designated primitive at the time of
				permitting.
B. Primitive
				campgrounds or sections of campgrounds with only primitive campsites shall be
				exempt from the following requirements of this chapter:
1. Campsite identification requirements of
				12VAC5-450-70
				D. Although individual primitive campsites do not need to be marked, the
				overall campground size shall be large enough to accommodate campsites arranged
				according to the size and density requirements of
				12VAC5-450-70
				B and C.
2. Potable water
				requirements of
				12VAC5-450-80,
				provided that the primitive campground or section thereof has 10 campsites or
				fewer and the following signage is clearly posted at the entrance to the
				primitive campground or section thereof: "No potable water provided at this
				campground." When potable water is provided, all requirements of
				12VAC5-450-80
				shall apply.
3. Where water is not
				provided, slop sink requirements of
				12VAC5-450-90
				G.
4. Lavatory and shower
				requirements of
				12VAC5-450-100
				A. If the primitive campground provides showers or lavatories then the schedule
				in
				12VAC5-450-100
				A shall apply.
5. Garbage and
				refuse disposal requirements of
				12VAC5-450-120,
				provided the primitive campground or section thereof has 10 campsites or fewer,
				and the following signage is clearly posted at the entrance to the primitive
				campground or section thereof : "Pack It In, Pack It Out, no garbage collection
				provided, please remove your own garbage from this campground."
6. Weed, grass, and noxious plant control
				measures as specified in
				12VAC5-450-130
				C. If pesticide measures are taken, then all pesticide use must be done in
				accordance with rules promulgated by the Board of Agriculture and Consumer
				Services.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-187 - Temporary campgrounds

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Temporary campgrounds, as permitted under
				  12VAC5-450-40
				  F, shall be exempt from the following requirements of this chapter:
1. Density, size, and designation
				requirements of
				12VAC5-450-70
				B through D. However, temporary campgrounds shall establish a maximum number of
				campsites and campers. Temporary campground permit holders shall ensure that
				the size, location, and orientation of campsites do not prohibit the safe and
				timely evacuation of campsites in the event of an emergency, and that vehicular
				traffic routes and parking are located where they do not pose a safety risk to
				campers.
2. Permanent water supply
				requirements of
				12VAC5-450-80.
a. If potable water is provided in the form
				of a waterworks or private well, then it must comply with
				12VAC5-450-80 A,
				B, and D through I. If no piped water source is provided, then bottled water
				that complies with 21 CFR Part 129 shall be available, and the unavailability
				of piped water must be advertised to campers prior to the time of the temporary
				camping event.
b. Water may be
				transported in from a source that meets the requirements of
				12VAC5-450-80 A.
				Water shall be transported in tanks of food-grade construction and maintain a
				one-parts-per-million chlorine residual. Any tanks, hoses, or appurtenances
				that are used to distribute water shall be of food-grade construction, be
				disinfected between uses, and be protected from contamination and
				backflow.