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 144-208-8 - SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-208-8
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
8.A. ADMINISTRATION.
8.A.1. The operator shall
provide for safety and the prevention of fires as follows:
8.A.1.a. There shall be an emergency plan
that addresses communication protocol and response to:
1. Possible disasters such as fire, weather
and other life threatening events. C
2. Situations such as injured or missing
campers. C
8.A.1.a.1. Emergency
communication protocol shall specify an appropriate mode of communication for
the situation or event and locale, and address coordination between trained
responders, camp staff and affected individuals. C
8.A.1.b. The operator or designee shall
instruct campers and staff in these procedures and shall conduct and document
periodic drills during each camp session. C
8.A.1.c. A copy of this plan shall be kept at
the camp office. C
8.A.2. There shall be a written policy
providing that all campers shall only be released from camp into the custody of
a designated person, previously identified in writing, who may be the camper's
parent, guardian, or other person(s) identified by the parent or guardian. C
8.A.3 All warm blooded animals
required to be vaccinated for rabies kept in the camp shall have proof of a
current rabies vaccination. Documentation of vaccination shall be kept at the
camp office. C
8.A.4. The operator
shall cause portable containers for gasoline and all explosives to be plainly
marked and stored in a locked building not occupied by campers or staff, and
located at a safe distance from other buildings. Non-portable containers of
flammable liquids and poisonous substances if not kept in a locked building
shall be plainly marked and provided with locks on spigots and other outlets. C
8.A.4.a. Easily accessible fire extinguishers
shall be strategically located throughout the camp. C
8.A.4.b. The operator shall cause containers
for insecticides, disinfectants, and other hazardous chemicals to be plainly
marked and stored in a closet or compartment separate from food storage areas
and not accessible to campers. C
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