Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 205 - RULES RELATING TO CAMPGROUNDS
Section 144-205-7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-205-7

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

7.A. General requirements: Condition of soil, ground water level drainage and topography shall not create hazards to the property or to the health or safety of the occupants. The site shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors or other adverse influences, and no portion subject to unpredictable and/or sudden flooding, subsidence or erosion shall be used for any purpose which would expose persons or property to hazards.

7.A.1. Minimum lot sizes: Sites shall contain a minimum of 1000 square feet (92-9 sq. m) (not including roads and streets) for each R.V. and tent site, except that in areas subject to the 250-foot (76.2m) mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act, there shall be a minimum of 5,000 square feet (464.5 sq. m) of suitable land, (not including roads and streets,) for each site.

7.A.2. Primitive sites: Primitive site shall contain a minimum of 10,000 square feet (929 sq. m).

7.B. Setback: All R.V. and tents shall be located at least 25 feet (7.6m) from any park boundary line abutting upon a public street or highway and at least 15 feet (4.5 m) from other park or area property boundary lines, and 100 feet (30.5m) from the normal high water mark of a great pond classified GPA or a river flowing to a great pond classified GPA, and 75 feet (22.9 m) from the normal high-water line of other water bodies, tributary streams, or the upland edge of a wetland subject to the 250-foot (76.2 m) Shoreland Zoning requirements.

7.C. Roads and streets: All parking areas shall be provided with safe and convenient vehicular access from abutting public streets or roads to each R.V. site. Alignment and gradient shall be properly adapted to topography.

7.C.1. Surfacing and maintenance: Surfacing and maintenance shall provide a smooth, hard and dense surface which shall be well drained.

7.C.2. Access to sites: Access to R.V. sites shall be designed to minimize congestion and hazards at the entrance or exit and allow free movement of traffic on adjacent streets.

7.D. Water stations: Each park, except wilderness recreational parks, shall be provided with one or more easily accessible water supply outlets for filling R.V. water storage tanks. Such supply outlets shall be protected against the hazards of backflow and back siphonage.

7.D.1. Individual water services: If facilities for individual water service connections are provided, the following requirements shall apply:
7.D.1.a. Riser location: Riser pipes provided for individual water-service connections shall be so located and constructed that they will not be damaged by the parking of R.V.'s.

7.D.1.b. Riser size: Water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches (10.2 cm) above ground elevation. The pipe size shall be at least one half (1/2) inch (1.3 cm).

7.D.1.c. Frost protection: Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves and riser pipes if operated during late fall or winter.

7.D.1.e. Backflow protection: The use of ordinary stop and waste valves where aspiration or backflow can occur into the potable water system is prohibited.

7.E. Electrical distribution system: Every park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable state and local codes and rules governing such systems. (Title 32 Chapter l7 M.R.S.A.)

7.F. Swimming pools: Where a swimming pool is provided, it shall be constructed and operated in accordance with all state rules applicable to swimming pools.

7.G. Plumbing: All plumbing shall comply with applicable state and local plumbing laws, ordinances and regulations.

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