Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 208 - RULES RELATING TO BOYS, GIRLS, BOYS AND GIRLS, DAY CAMPS AND PRIMITIVE AND TRIP CAMPING
Section 144-208-3 - PREMISES AND BUILDINGS

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-208-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

3.A. LOCATION:

3.A.1. No person shall operate a youth camp unless located:
3.A.1.a. Where approved water supply and sewage facilities can be provided; C

3.A.1.b. Where traffic conditions create no undue safety hazards; C

3.A.1.c. Where the grounds, building and sleeping areas are kept in a safe condition, clean and free from accumulation of paper and rubbish; S

3.A.1.d. Where excessive dustiness in the central camp area is prevented by suitable means. NC

3.B. HOUSING:

3.B.1. The operator shall not use or permit the use of any building or shelter for habitation in a youth camp unless it is structurally safe; adequate in size for use, can be kept clean, and has a roof that is weather tight. S

3.B.2. The operator shall provide the exterior openings in every enclosed building of the youth camp used for food preparation or food service and food storage with screens containing not less than 16 meshes per inch. Every screen door shall be tight fitting and equipped with a self-closing device. C

3.B.3. The operator shall provide adequate lighting for the safe and sanitary use of each kitchen, dining room and infirmary. C

3.B.4. The operator shall maintain the floor in all buildings used for sleeping, food preparation or food service, smooth, clean and free from chronic dampness. The operator shall keep the space beneath the floors clean and free of unsafe and unsanitary obstructions. NC

3.B.5. The operator shall provide for all parts of each building used for human habitation, except tents or lean-to's, at least two accessible exits, including screened windows, from each floor. Exits shall be marked. C

3.B.6. The operator shall be responsible for maintaining free of obstruction all means of exit. C

3.B.7. The operator shall install and maintain the structural elements of every habitation in a manner fit for use intended. S

3.C. SLEEPING FACILITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL CAMPS.

3.C.1. The operator shall furnish a separate bunk, or cot for each person. Beds shall be set so that the path of travel between them is not less than twenty eight (28) inches wide. Triple decked bunks are prohibited. Upper bunks shall have appropriate protection to prevent occupants from accidentally rolling out of bed. S

3.C.2. The operator shall so arrange sleeping facilities so that not less than forty (40) square feet of floor space is provided for each person in permanent dwellings. NC

3.C.3. Sleeping quarters, in permanent dwellings, shall be ventilated by openings to outer air equal to one-tenth (1/10) of the floor area. Screens shall be maintained in good repair. NC

3.C.4. Bedding and towels provided by the operator shall have been cleaned prior to each issue. C 3.C.5. Sheets, towels and pillowcases shall be laundered at least once a week. C

3.C.6. All bedding and sleeping bags should be aired or sunned once a week. NC

3.C.7. Mattresses and covers shall be kept clean and in good repair.All cloth mattresses provided by the operator shall have clean mattress covers. NC

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