Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1402 - Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration
8 CCR 1402-1 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
BUILDING AND FACILITIES
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.425 - PERMANENT AND SEMI-PERMANENT SHELTERS AND SLEEPING FACILITIES

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, June 10, 2025

A. All structures and buildings used by campers must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

B. At least one-half of the floor area in each living unit, excluding tents, must have a minimum ceiling height of seven (7) feet.

C. Fabric structures must be constructed of a fire- and flame-retardant material.

D. Each camper must be provided with their own mat, pad, bed, or cot.

E. The aisles between rows of cots, beds, or bunks must be kept clear for exiting purposes. There must be at least two (2) feet of clear space separating sides of cots, beds or bunks.

F. If bunk beds are in use, no bunks may contain more than two (2) tiers of beds. There must be at least twenty-seven (27) inches of clear space separating the tiers of beds and thirty-six (36) inches of clear space between the top tier and the ceiling. Electric lights which are within reach of the top bunk must be protected.

G. Each permanent sleeping unit, building, or tent must have at least thirty (30) square feet of floor space per person, camper, or counselor for single-tier beds and twenty (20) square feet of floor space per person, camper, or counselor for two-tier bunks.

H. In tent structures which have a platform floor, beds or bunks must be arranged in such a fashion that no camper who might fall from a bed or bunk could fall through the sides of the tent to the ground below.

I. Campers must sleep in the same room or tent with individuals whose gender identity is consistent with their gender identity.

J. In gender-segregated facilities where undressing in the presence of others occurs, resident camps shall make reasonable accommodations to allow access to areas for undressing consistent with an individual's gender identity.

K. Cabins or lodging for individuals living on the resident camp property and staffing cabins or lodging areas must be off limits to campers.

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