New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter I - State Sanitary Code
Part 7 - TEMPORARY RESIDENCES, MASS GATHERINGS AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS
Subpart 7-5 - Agricultural Fairgrounds
Section 7-5.8 - Campgrounds and campsites
Universal Citation: 10 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 7-5.8
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 52, December 24, 2024
(a) Campsite space requirements. A campsite shall meet the space requirements specified in either paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subdivision as applicable. An agricultural fairground owner may select one or more of these options when establishing campsite sizes within the agricultural fairground.
(1) The minimum area per site for campsites
that existed prior to March 7, 2001 shall be either: 1,500 square feet; or, in
compliance with paragraph (2) or (3) of this subdivision.
(2) New campsites constructed and existing
campsites modified after March 7, 2001 shall be a minimum of 1,250 square feet.
The campsites shall be large enough to allow at least a five-foot clearance
between the boundaries of the campsite and the exterior surfaces of the camping
unit placed on it as well as any add-on structures or appurtenances attached to
it, so as to provide for a 10-foot separation distance between camping units on
adjacent campsites.
(3) The minimum
area per site may be less than the requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of this subdivision when:
(i) a separation
distance of 10 feet or greater is maintained between camping units including
any add-on structures or appurtenances attached to the camping unit;
or
(ii) a separation distance of at
least five feet is maintained between camping units including any add-on
sturctures or appurtenances attached to the camping units; and
(a) Charcoal grills, gas grills or other open
flame cooking devices cannot be used within 10 feet of any camping
unit.
(b) Bonfires or recreational
fires are prohibited on campsites. Such fires cannot be conducted within 25
feet of any camping unit.
(c)
Adequate fire extinguishers or other extinguishing equipment shall be readily
available to all camping areas. Fire extinguishers, where used, shall be
installed and maintained in accordance with the recommendations of the
equipment manufacturer and generally accepted standards.
(d) Fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided within 300 feet of each camping unit and shall have an unobstructed
width of no less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not
less than 13 feet 6 inches.
(b) Electrical.
(1) Installation of electrical service,
wiring, and fixtures shall conform to the Uniform Code. A certificate of
approval provided by a qualified electrical inspector shall be submitted for
all new electrical work.
(2) The
electrical service, wiring and fixtures shall be in good repair and safe
condition. Where conditions indicate a need for inspection, the electrical
service and wiring shall be inspected by a qualified electrical inspector, and
a copy of the inspection report and certificate of approval shall be submitted
to the permit-issuing official.
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