A. Camp Site: The camp site shall be reasonably distant from any environment detrimental to the health and safety of the persons in attendance at the camp. In order to protect against all hazards which cannot be eliminated, suitable guards shall be installed and maintained. There shall be convenient access to the camp at all times during its operation.
B. Buildings: All buildings used for any type occupancy shall be structurally sound, shall have roofs which do not leak, tight floors, and walls free of holes. Buildings shall be so constructed as to provide broad and easy exit in case of fire or other emergency, and all fire protection measures shall be in accordance with the requirements of the State Fire Marshall. Doors shall be tight fitting, and both door and window openings shall be effectively screened with sixteen (16) mesh per inch screening material.
C. Sleeping Quarters:
1. Beds: Youth camps that provide beds shall provide each camper with an individual bed. There shall be at least three feet (3') between beds when placed side by side and at least one foot (1') when placed end to end. The beds shall be arranged for head-to- foot or foot-to-foot sleeping in such a manner as to provide a seven foot (7') horizontal separation between the heads of the sleepers.
2. Bedding: All bedding including mattresses, linens and covers provided by the camp management shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition and in good repair.
3. Double-Deck Bunks: Any room containing a double-deck bunk shall have at least one window which can be easily opened. The top of the window shall be higher than the top rail of the upper bunk. The minimum space between the floor and the lower bunk rail shall be twelve inches (12") and the minimum space between the lower and upper bunk rails shall be thirty six inches (36"). No bunk shall be more than six feet (6') above the floor. There shall be at least thirty six inches (36") between upper bunk and the ceiling.
4. Ventilation: Every sleeping room shall be ventilated. The area of direct opening to the outside shall be equivalent to at least five percent (5%) of the floor area. Where this condition cannot be met, adequate mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
D. Food Service Facilities: All food service facilities shall be constructed, equipped and operated in accordance with the provisions of the rules of the Commissioner of Health for food and beverage establishments. (Minnesota Rules chapter 4625, parts 4625.2400 through 4265.5000; [7MCAR 1.161 - 1.166]).
E. Water Supply: Every camp shall obtain a safe, adequate supply of water from either a public water supply system or a source of a supply and system which is located, constructed and operated in accordance with the rules of the Commissioner of Health governing public water supplies (Minnesota Rules parts 4720.0010 through 4720.4600; parts 4725.0100 through 4725.7600). Water, except that served at meals, shall be dispensed either by means of satisfactorily designed drinking fountains or individual paper cups.
F. Bathing Facilities: Suitable handwashing facilities shall be conveniently located at or near each toilet. Shower facilities, if provided, shall be provided on the basis of one shower head for every twenty five (25) persons. Hot water provided at handwashing and shower facilities shall not exceed one hundred thirty degrees Fahrenheit (130°F).
G. Plumbing: All new and remodeled plumbing systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the rules of the Commissioner of Health entitled the Minnesota Plumbing Code (Minnesota Rules chapter 4715). Where existing plumbing defects are found to create a serious public health hazard, correction shall be undertaken immediately.
H. Toilet Facilities:
1. Number Required: Toilet facilities shall be provided on the basis of one seat for every twelve (12) campers.
2. Urinals: In camps or sections of camps used by boys, urinals may be substituted for one-third (1/3) of the toilet seats.
3. Location; Ventilation; Lighting: Toilet facilities shall be convenient to sleeping quarters and shall be adequately ventilated and equipped with artificial lighting. Toilet facilities shall be provided at the waterfront where physically feasible.
4. Toilet Tissue: Toilet tissue shall be provided at each unit.
5. Maintenance: Toilet facilities, including rooms and fixtures, shall be kept in a clean condition and in good repair.
I. Sewage Disposal:
1. Disposal System: All sewage, including liquid waste, shall be disposed of in a public sewage collection and disposal system having a valid NPDES permit or in a sewage disposal system which is designed, constructed and operated in accordance with the rules of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (Minnesota Rules chapter 7080, parts 7080.0010 through 7080.0240.)
2. Privies: Where water-flush toilets are not provided, privies of the pit type, which are approved by the Commissioner of Health shall be used. Privies shall be placed separate and apart from the sleeping and living quarters and shall be located at least one hundred feet (100') from the kitchen and dining quarters.
J. Plan Submission:
1. Submission Of Plans: Any person contemplating construction, alteration, addition to, or change in the construction of any youth camp shall, prior to the initiation of any such construction, submit to the County Health Department complete plans and specifications covering the construction, alteration, addition to, or change in the construction.
2. Approval Of Department: Plans and specifications must receive approval from the County Health Department prior to the commencement of construction. Approval by the County Health Department shall constitute a permit to proceed with construction.
K. Garbage; Refuse: All garbage shall be collected in leakproof, nonabsorbent containers provided with tight fitting lids or covers, and shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner with sufficient frequency as to prevent a nuisance. Disposal of garbage and other refuse shall be accomplished by means acceptable to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. All containers for the collection of garbage and refuse shall be kept in a clean condition.
L. Swimming Facilities:
1. Natural Swimming Places:
a. Location: Natural swimming places shall be located only on lakes and streams which are relatively free of human, animal, and industrial pollution, and where such bathing and swimming will not endanger the quality of a domestic water supply, or interfere with other uses of the water by riparian owners.
b. Marked Area: The area designated for swimming shall be properly marked, shall be kept free of weeds, sharp stones, sunken logs, and other debris and shall preferably have a gradual slope.
2. Swimming Pools: Swimming pools shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the provisions of the rules of the Commissioner of Health relating to Public Swimming Pools. (Minnesota Rules chapter 4717, parts 4717.0100 through 4717.3900.)
3. Supervision: All waterfront activities involving campers, staff members, or visitors shall be adequately supervised by at least one individual currently certified as American National Red Cross water safety instructor, or the equivalent.
M. Designation Of Responsible Persons: Each camper and staff member shall file with the camp operator the name, address, and telephone number of one or more duly licensed practitioners of the healing arts or other responsible persons who are to be notified in case of illness or injury.
N. Practitioner Designated: The camp operator shall designate one or more duly licensed practitioners of the healing arts to be called in an emergency.
O. Infirmary; First Aid:
1. Infirmary: The camp operator shall provide an infirmary for the isolation of sick or injured campers and staff members.
2. First Aid Equipment, Supplies: First aid equipment and supplies shall be available, and a person qualified in first aid care shall be in charge at all times.
3. Communicable Disease: When the existence of a communicable disease is suspected, the operator shall isolate the individual immediately and promptly arrange for medical attention.
4. Transportation: Transportation shall be provided for the immediate removal from the camp of sick or injured campers or camp personnel in emergency cases.
P. Health Evaluation: A health evaluation record must be presented to the camp operator by each staff member and by each camper under age eighteen (18) (or unemancipated) prior to or at the time of admission to the camp. The health evaluation record shall contain:
1. Health History: A health history, on a form provided by the camp operator or by a licensed physician and completed by a parent, guardian, or licensed physician.
2. Immunization Record: An immunization record, giving dates of each immunization, and indicating that the camper is fully protected against measles, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and mumps. A statement of conscientious objection signed by the parent or guardian or a medical reason for exemption signed by a licensed physician may be substituted.
3. Physical Examination: If the health evaluation record identifies health problems or activity limitations, a physical examination must be performed by a licensed physician within one year before admission to camp. A record of that examination, including instructions relative to the limitation of the camper's participation in camp activities and/or medication requirements, must be presented to the camp operator.
Q. Health Records: A health record of every camper and staff member shall be kept by the camp operator. In addition to the health evaluation record, the health record shall include the detailed records of the individual's illnesses and injuries occurring, and the first aid treatments given during the period of attendance at camp. The health evaluation record shall be reviewed on or before admission to the camp by a physician or nurse designated by the camp.
R. Hazardous Weapons: Firearms and other hazardous weapons shall be kept in locked compartments and shall be used only under supervision. Firearm activities shall be supervised by an individual who possesses a current National Rifle Association instructor's card or its equivalent. Archery activities shall be supervised by an individual who possesses a national or regional professional archery association certificate or its equivalent.
S. Livestock; Pets: Livestock shall be quartered not less than five hundred feet (500') from the cooking, dining, and sleeping quarters. Unless special facilities are provided, pets shall not be permitted in the camp. Dogs or cats which do not have a current vaccination against rabies shall not be permitted in the camp.
T. Duty Of Camp Operator: It shall be the duty of every operator of a youth camp to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord., 12-20-1984)