Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a)
Permits. Prior to the construction of a new youth camp, or major alteration or
major extension of an existing youth camp, a permit must be obtained from the
Department. There shall be no fee for this permit.
1) In addition to the application
requirements in Section 6 of the Act, applications submitted to the Illinois
Department of Public Health (Department) for permits shall contain the
following information:
A) Identification of
the youth camp involved and the person or organization preparing the drawings
and specifications.
B) A statement
describing the scope of the work proposed and the anticipated time
schedule.
C) A dimensioned plot
plan of the youth camp area showing location of all structures and
improvements.
D) Drawings and/or
specifications for proposed buildings and structures in sufficient detail to
confirm structural soundness and compliance with applicable regulations (see
Section 810.110).
E) Detailed drawings and specifications of
proposed potable water source and/or distribution system construction and a
general arrangement drawing showing distances between components of the potable
water system and sources of potential contamination (see Section
810.40).
F) Detailed drawings and specifications of
proposed sewage system construction and a general arrangement drawing showing
distances between components of the sewage system and potable water systems or
bodies of surface water, data showing estimated volume of sewage flow, and soil
percolation rates for absorption fields. Where a permit is required from the
Environmental Protection Agency or a unit of local government for construction
of a sewage disposal system, a copy of the permit or permit application shall
be submitted (see Section
810.50).
G) Detailed drawings and specifications for
proposed swimming pool construction sealed by an engineer or architect licensed
to practice in Illinois, which indicate compliance with the Department's
Swimming Facility Code (see Section
810.80).
H) Detailed drawings and specifications for
proposed bathing beach construction showing water shed area, location of
components of sewage systems within the water shed, area and volume of the lake
or pond, slope of the bottom of the swimming area, extent of sand or gravel
bottom in the swimming area, height of diving boards, depth of water in
swimming and diving areas, location of buoyed lines marking wading and swimming
areas, and proposed bather load (see Section 810.80).
I) Detailed drawings and specifications for
proposed recreational equipment construction involving partial or total body
contact in water (see Section 810.80).
J) Detailed drawings and specifications for
proposed food service establishment construction showing interior construction
of the building, floors, walls, and ceilings as well as details of food
handling equipment to be installed (see Section
810.60).
K) Drawings of proposed electrical
distribution system construction showing general arrangement, size and type of
wiring, grounding, overcurrent protection, and design of receptacles (see
Section 810.140).
L) Drawings of proposed sewer and water
piping within buildings showing size and location of piping, fittings, and
fixtures as well as materials of construction.
M) The period of operation of the youth camp
and the maximum number of children expected to occupy the youth camp at one
time.
2) The plans shall
be sealed by an engineer or architect licensed to practice in Illinois if
required by the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 or the Illinois
Architecture Practice Act of 1989.
3) Prior to the issuance of a construction
permit, the permit applicant shall submit with the application a completed
"Special Flood Hazard Area Request Form" provided by the Department. If the
site is within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the applicant shall forward to the
Illinois Department of Transportation's Division of Water Resources the plans
for the project. No project to be located in a Special Flood Hazard Area shall
be issued a permit without a statement or a copy of a statement from the
Division of Water Resources that the construction complies with the
requirements of Executive Order 2006-5, dated March 7, 2006 (available at
https://www.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/coronavirus/documents/execorder2006-5.pdf).
Construction of such items as water wells, septic tanks, underground utilities,
light poles, pavilions, playground equipment sidewalks and driveways as
specified in Statewide Permit Number 6 issued by the Illinois Department of
Transportation, Division of Water Resources, May 13, 1983 are exempt from the
above requirements.
4) A permit is
not required to repair a facility in a licensed youth camp or to correct a
violation of this Part when such repair or correction is made to an existing
facility, and does not result in expansion of any existing appurtenances or
structures.
5) Permits for new
youth camp construction or alteration, if required, shall be obtained from
local health departments, zoning boards, and other governmental units having
jurisdiction.
6) An extension to a
youth camp less than a major extension shall not require a permit. However,
prior to initiating construction, the applicant shall advise the Department in
writing of the scope of the extension. This shall be addressed to: Illinois
Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health, 525 West
Jefferson, Springfield, Illinois 62761.
b) Local Regulations. Nothing in this Part
shall be construed as authorizing exemptions from more stringent regulations
imposed by any other governmental agency having jurisdiction.
c) Variance Procedure. The Department may
grant a variance to a specific regulation when the operator or owner of a youth
camp submits a request for such variance to the Department with drawings,
specifications, documents or calculations showing that the alternative methods
or designs proposed will provide equivalent protection to that which would
prevail under these rules. The capability of the proposed variance to ensure
protection equivalent to that provided by this Part shall be the basis for
approval or denial of a variance. The Department shall notify the applicant in
writing of its decision to either grant or deny the variance within 60 days of
receipt of the request. A variance shall be requested and approved before the
proposed activity can be implemented.
d) Responsibility of Licensee. The licensee
shall be responsible for maintenance and operation of the youth camp in
compliance with the Illinois Youth Camp Act and this Part.
e) Youth Camp Location. No permanent youth
camp structure or facility shall be located in an area subject to flooding or
within 100 feet of a body of stagnant water, highway, railroad track, or
manufacturing area.
f) Construction
Without a Permit. Youth camps that were constructed prior to July 1, 1986, and
not licensed by the Department shall provide prior to the issuance of a license
the following information in addition to the application requirements in
Section 5 of the Act:
1) As-built plans
showing an overall plan of the entire youth camp, a floor plan of all existing
buildings, the location of the utilities and the capacity of the sewage and
water systems.
2) The period of
operation of the youth camp and the maximum number of youths expected to occupy
the youth camp at one time.