Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024
In addition to other applicable provisions of this rule
chapter, the following provisions shall apply to wilderness programs licensed
pursuant to Section 409.175, F.S.:
(1) Group Campsites.
(a) Spacing between tents or semi-permanent
structures. A minimum of 5 feet of clear ground shall be required between tents
or semi-permanent structures.
(b)
All tent coverings shall be made of fire retardant material or treated
material.
(c) All temporary
structures built out of natural materials (such as lean-tos) shall observe safe
practices.
(d) Trash, leaves,
ground litter or debris shall be kept well clear of all tents, and shall not be
allowed to gather under the floor of semi-permanent structures.
(e) All campfire areas shall have all ground
fuel removed for a distance of five feet around the site and shall be a minimum
of 25 feet from tents or any other structure.
(f) All fires in open areas shall be
extinguished before leaving.
(g)
Any space heater used in a tent or in any other structure shall be of an
approved type and shall be located at least 36 inches away from any combustible
materials and shall be insulated from the floor area.
(h) Each site shall have a manual fire alarm
such as a triangle bell or other device capable of being heard throughout the
site.
(i) For primitive camping,
backgrading and entrenching tools (for example, a shovel) must be readily
available for fire suppression.
(j)
In each organized group campsite, there shall be a minimum 55 gallon water
supply and means of transporting it to a fire. Water hydrants, with hose, where
available, shall be located to cover the campsite and any structures thereon.
The fire rack shall include at least the following items which are not used for
other purposes: 2 shovels, 2 fire rakes, 2 fire flaps, 3 buckets and 1-55
gallon drum. This paragraph shall not apply to primitive camping.
(k) Storage.
1. Each campsite shall have a separate
storage area for combustible and/or flammable liquids and for combustible
materials in excess of quantities needed for immediate use in the occupied
areas.
2. Flammable and/or
combustible liquids shall be stored at least 50 feet from fires or any
structure, shall be stored in approved, closed and appropriately marked
containers, and shall be limited to that required for maintenance and equipment
necessary to the operation of the campsite. The total amount of such storage
shall not exceed 10 gallons.
3. If
flammable or combustible liquids in excess of 10 gallons in the aggregate are
stored or dispensed at the campsite, the storage shall comply with the
provisions of NFPA 30, the edition as adopted in Rule
69A-3.012, F.A.C.
4. If a vehicle service station is located on
the campsite, the storage shall comply with NFPA 30A, the edition as adopted in
Rule 69A-3.012,
F.A.C.
(2) Fire
Plan. Each wilderness camp administrator shall establish a written fire
prevention, evacuation and suppression plan, and all staff and children shall
be periodically instructed with respect to required procedures. The authority
having jurisdiction may provide input to the plan to accomplish its intended
purpose.
Rulemaking Authority 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
633.104(1), 633.206(1)(b) FS.
New 7-2-84, Formerly 4A-41.26, Amended 9-24-90, 7-11-01,
Formerly 4A-41.026.
