The Oregon Administrative Rules contain OARs filed through March 15, 2006

The Oregon Administrative Rules contain OARs filed through March 15, 2006

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH

DIVISION 30

ORGANIZATIONAL CAMP RULES

333-030-0005

Purpose

These rules prescribe the requirements for the construction, operation and use of organizational camps. They are for the purpose of protecting the health and welfare of persons using these camps. Various types of activities are found in organizational camps and the rules are designed to assure the protection of individuals consistent with those activities.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81

333-030-0010

Adoption by Reference

Outside standards, listings and publications referred to in these sections are by reference made a part of these rules as if fully set forth

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81

333-030-0015

Definitions

As used in these rules unless otherwise required by context:

(1) "Administrator" means the Assistant Director for Health of the Department of Human Services or designee.

(2) "Activity Leader or Supervisor" means the staff member providing direct on-site supervision for a camp program or activity.

(3) "Approved" means approved in writing by the Department of Human Services, Health Services.

(4) "Aquatic Director" means a person over 18 years of age who is employed by or within the organizational camp and is a currently certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Boy Scouts of America National Aquatic Instructor or having equivalent certification as determined by the Department of Human Services, Health Services.

(5) "Camp Director" means the person on site who has the overall responsibility for all camp activities and functions.

(6) "Day Camp" means an organizational camp facility that campers attend for an established period of time, leaving at the end of the camping day. It provides creative and recreational opportunities in the out-of-doors utilizing trained leadership and the resources of the natural surroundings to contribute to the camper's mental, physical and spiritual growth. It is oriented to providing such programming for children between the ages of 5-13 when school is not in session.

(7) "Delegated County" means a county delegated to administer the Organizational Camp Program under ORS 446.425.

(8) "Division" means Health Services of the Department of Human Services or delegated county.

(9) "Lifeguard" means a currently certified Red Cross Lifeguard (with waterfront module where applicable), YMCA Lifeguard, Boy Scout Lifeguard, National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard, or a person having equivalent certification as determined by the Department of Human Services, Health Services.

(10) "Organizational Camp" means any facility operating for recreational use by groups or organizations. Organizational Camps include, but are not limited to, youth camps, scout camps, summer camps, day camps, nature camps, science camps, survival camps, athletic camps, camps operated and maintained under the guidance, supervision or auspices of religious, public and private educational systems and community service organizations or other persons or organizations whether for-profit or non-profit. Organizational camps are distinguished from recreation parks, or hotels and motels by the existence of organized group activities comprising the majority of activities by all participants rather than individual or family recreation. Camps operating less than one week per year are excluded from these rules unless they have permanent structures or operate as a "day camp."

(11) "Permanent Sleeping Unit" means cabins, tents, huts and other shelters which are used for sleeping and remain stationary for more than six 6 nights in an organizational camp.

(12) "Person" means individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as public entities such as schools, colleges, public or private educational corporations.

(13) "Public Swimming Pool" means an artificial structure, and its appurtenances, which contains water more than two feet deep which is used, or intended to be used, for swimming or recreational bathing and which is for the use of any segment of the public. A "public swimming pool" includes, but is not limited to, swimming pools owned or operated by organizational camps.

(14) "Recreation Park" means any area designated by the person establishing, operating, managing or maintaining the same for picnicking or overnight camping by the general public or any segment of the public. Recreation park includes, but is not limited to, areas open to use free of charge or through payment of a tax or fee or by virtue of rental, lease, license, membership, association or common ownership and further includes, but is not limited to, those areas divided into two or more lots, parcels, units or other interests for purposes of such use.

(15) "Public Spa Pool" means any public swimming pool or wading pool designed primarily to direct water or air-enriched water under pressure onto the bather's body with the intent of producing a relaxing or therapeutic effect.

(16) "Public Wading Pool" means an artificial structure, and its appurtenances, which contains water less than two feet (60cm) deep which is expressly designated or which is used with the knowledge and consent of the owner or operator for wading or recreational bathing and which is for the use of any segment of the public, whether limited to patrons of a companion facility or not.

(17) "Primitive Camping" means: Camp activities that take place in a wilderness setting far enough away from the Organizational Camp to require eating meals and/or sleeping away from the camp facilities.

(18) "These Rules" means OAR 333-030-0005 through 333-030-0130.

(19) "Trip Camping" means camp activities that involve travel. Such travel may include eating meals and/or sleeping away from the organizational camp.

(20) "Unregulated Small Drinking Water System" means a facility licensed under the authority of these rules that is not regulated under OAR 333-061, Public Water Systems. These systems must comply with the requirements of OAR 333-030-0080.

(21) "Waterfront Program" means those activities occurring in or on bodies of water other than public swimming and spa pools.

(22) "Wilderness Camping" means Camp activities that take place in a wilderness setting far enough away from the Organizational Camp to require eating meals and/or sleeping away from the camp facilities.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96; PH 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-05

333-030-0020

Licensing Required

(1) No person shall establish, operate, manage or maintain an organizational camp without first securing a license from the Health Division. Organizational camps operated under rental or leasehold arrangements may be licensed either to the landlord or to the tenant provided that the license holder shall be responsible for compliance these rules.

(2) In counties having delegated authority, the license is secured from the county.

(3) All licenses issued under ORS 446.310 to 446.350 terminate and are renewable on December 31 of each year.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.322
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 18-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-18-83; HD 11-1984, f. & ef. 6-20-84; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0025

Application

(1) Application for a license accompanied by the required fee shall be made upon forms provided by the Division prior to opening an organizational camp.

(2) Any change of operator shall be promptly reported to the Division, and an application for a new license accompanied by the required fee shall be submitted by the new owner or operator.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.323
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 18-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-18-83; HD 11-1984, f. & ef. 6-20-84; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0030

Required Fees

(1) Fee for an original license or the annual renewal of a license shall be $60 or as specified by county ordinance by the delegated county.

(2) The fee for a license for any camp granted accreditation exemption pursuant of OAR 333-030-0035(2) shall be $20 or as specified by county ordinance by the delegated county.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.321
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 18-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-18-83; HD 11-1984, f. & ef. 6-20-84; HD 27-1994, f. 10-27-94, cert. ef. 12-31-94

333-030-0035

Renewal of License and Accreditation Exemption

(1) Application for renewal licenses shall be submitted on the forms supplied by the Division and shall be accompanied by the required fee.

(2) Renewal licenses shall be issued upon determination of compliance with ORS 446 and OAR 333-030-0005 to 333-030-0130. Any organizational camp which has received an original license for compliance with these rules and which subsequently is surveyed and achieves compliance status from The American Camping Association or another camp accreditation program that meets or exceeds standards of these rules, shall be deemed to meet the requirements of a license, and shall receive a license upon filing current accreditation or compliance records including site visit report, and a fee with the Division. At least once every four years, the renewal license shall be based upon a survey by the Division to determine compliance with these rules.

(3) Food service facilities, swimming pools and spa pools shall not be exempt from annual Division inspections.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 18-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-18-83; HD 11-1984, f. & ef. 6-20-84; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0040

Plans

(1) No person shall construct, enlarge or alter any organizational camp or convert the use of an existing structure to an organizational camp without first: Submitting complete plans and receiving approval from the Division.

(2) Plan submission is not required when:

(a) The work proposed constitutes maintenance;

(b) The Division has been fully advised of the nature of the construction, enlargement or alteration and has determined that no plans are necessary because the proposal does not affect camp capacity, the health or safety of campers.

(3) Where plan review is made by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division or by jurisdictions exempt under ORS 476.030, and such review covers the requirements of OAR 333-030-0005 through 333-030-0125, a written plan approval from such plan review authority may, at the discretion of the Division, be substituted for plan submission to and review and approval by the Division.

(4) Plans shall be submitted in duplicate and shall be drawn to scale. They shall clearly indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and shall show in detail how conformance will be achieved with these rules and all statutes and rules of the State of Oregon adopted by reference by these rules which pertain to organizational camps. The following information shall be furnished on all plans:

(a) Name of organizational camp and location;

(b) Legal description of property;

(d) Name of operator;

(e) Name of person who prepared plans;

(f) Scale used;

(g) Explanation of all symbols used;

(h) Identification of proposed and existing construction.

(5) The plans required in section (4) shall be accompanied by the plot plan showing the general layout of the organizational camp. Plans shall be drawn at a scale no smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet except that plot plans may be drawn at a smaller scale. The location for each of the following must be clearly shown and identified:

(a) Property lines;

(b) Proposed and existing construction;

(d) The number, size, type and location of all permanent structures and facilities;

(e) Location of all proposed and existing water supply and sewage disposal systems;

(f) Location of water and sewer lines;

(g) Estimated total number of campers and staff to be using the facilities at any given time;

(h) Location of storage, collection and disposal facilities of solid waste.

(6) Where construction, enlargement or alteration of the organizational camp involved areas described in subsections (5)(c), (d), (e), (f), (g) or (h), details shall be provided as part of the plans. Finish schedules shall be provided for toilet, bath, lavatory and kitchen facilities.

(7) A copy of a building plan approval or building permits issued by the building department having jurisdiction shall accompany the plot plan. Approval or permit in this context may be limited to the work proposed. Floor plans shall show the location of all plumbing fixtures.

(8) Whenever a food service facility is constructed or extensively remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food service facility, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitted to the Administrator or Designee for approval before construction. Plans shall be submitted in accordance with Oregon Food Sanitation Rules OAR 333-150-0000 part 8-2.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 18-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-18-83; HD 11-1984, f. & ef.6-20-84; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96; PH 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-05

333-030-0045

Building Construction

All new buildings constructed or existing buildings remodeled, enlarged or converted after the effective date of these rules shall meet the requirements of:

(1) The 2004 Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

(2) The 2004 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code.

(3) The 2002 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code.

(4) The 2000 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330

Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330

Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96;. PH 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-05

333-030-0050

Sleeping Space

(1) Each permanent sleeping unit shall have:

(a) At least thirty inches (76.2 cm) separation between beds and sleeping bags.

(b) At least thirty inches (76.2 cm) separation between the heads of sleepers shall be provided. In lieu of such separation, partitions or physical barriers are acceptable.

(d) Where two tiers of beds are provided, there must be at least ten inches (25.4 cm) of space between the floor of the sleeping units and the underside of the first tier of beds. In lieu of such spacing, the first tier of bunks shall have a continuous base which shall be sealed to the floor.

(2) Permanent sleeping units shall be provided with cross ventilation or shall comply with the ventilation requirements of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division.

(3) Sleeping units and furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96; PH 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-05

333-030-0050

Sleeping Space

(1) Each permanent sleeping unit shall have:

(a) At least thirty inches (76.2 cm) separation between beds and sleeping bags.

(b) At least thirty inches (76.2 cm) separation between the heads of sleepers shall be provided. In lieu of such separation, partitions or physical barriers are acceptable.

(2) Permanent sleeping units shall be provided with cross ventilation or shall comply with the ventilation requirements of the Uniform Mechanical Code with 1993 Oregon amendments.

(3) Sleeping units and furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0055

Bathing, Handwashing and Toilet Facilities

(1) Facilities for toileting, bathing and handwashing shall:

(a) Be illuminated for cleaning;

(b) Be ventilated by mechanical or natural means;

(d) Have an effective water-tight union where a floor and wall join;

(e) Have smooth, easily cleanable and impervious wall surfaces;

(f) Be kept clean, sanitary, free of mold, mildew and in good repair.

(2) Toilet facilities in all organizational camps shall meet the following requirements.

(a) There shall be one toilet for every 10 campers or fraction thereof except in day camps in which one toilet for every 20 campers or fraction thereof is required.

(b) Separate toilet rooms shall be provided for each gender when both genders are to be accommodated simultaneously.

(d) If day crowds exceed 100 persons, one toilet shall be provided for each additional 50 people or fraction thereof.

(e) Toilets or urinals shall not be located in sleeping rooms.

(f) Toilet tissue shall be provided at each privy or toilet at all times the camp is in operation.

(3) Bathing and handwashing facilities in all organizational camps shall meet the following requirements.

(a) A minimum of one handwashing sink shall be provided for every ten campers. A handwash set-up must be conveniently provided wherever a toilet facility is located. Where permanently plumbed handwash sinks cannot be provided, a water container may be used provided it allows a stream of water without needing to be held open and waste water must be collected in a container and disposed of properly or must flow into an approved waste water drain system. Each Handwash set-up shall:

(A) Be located in close proximity to privies, toilets or urinals;

(B) Be supplied with a change of clean water for each use;

(D) Be provided with single use towels;

(E) Have mixing faucets capable of running for a minimum of 15 seconds; In lieu of mixing faucets, a maximum water temperature of 110 degrees fahrenheit shall be provided.

(b) In any camp where participants are present for four or more nights, there shall be one bathing facility (shower or bathtub) provided for every 20 campers or fraction thereof. Bathing facilities shall:

(A) Be supplied with a change of clean warm water for each use;

(B) Separate bathing facilities shall be provided for each gender when both genders are to be accommodated simultaneously;

(D) Bathtub and shower floor areas shall be finished with non-slip, impervious and easily cleanable surfaces;

(E) Shower floors shall be sloped so as to effectively drain all waste water;

(F) Wooden racks or duck boards over shower floors are prohibited;

(G) Where glass bath or glass shower doors are used, such doors shall be made of safety glass.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0060

Laundry Facilities

(1) Laundry facilities, when provided, shall be located in areas separate from sleeping units, food preparation areas and perishable food storage area.

(2) Laundry facilities shall be kept clean and well maintained.

(3) All clean linen shall be stored in clean storage rooms or cupboards. Soiled linen and clothing shall be stored in an area separate from food preparation and perishable food storage areas prior to laundering.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0065

Solid Waste

(1) Solid waste shall be disposed of in a manner which complies with the applicable rules of the Department of Environmental Quality, OAR 340 Divisions 93, 94, 95 and 96.

(2) Solid waste shall be stored in individual garbage containers, storage bins or storage vehicles. All such containers, bins or vehicles shall:

(a) Have tight-fitting lids, covers or closable tops;

(b) Be durable, rust-resistant watertight, rodent proof and readily washable.

(c) During times of food preparation and service, waste containers in food preparation and service areas may be uncovered.

(3) The premises of each organizational camp shall be kept orderly and free of litter and refuse.

(4) All solid waste shall be collected for disposal or recycling at regular intervals so as not to create:

(a) Vector harborage and sustenance;

(b) Objectionable odors;

(5) Solid waste containing putrescible waste shall be collected for disposal at regular intervals not to exceed seven days.

(6) Solid waste shall be transported in a manner which complies with the rules of the Department of Environmental Quality OAR 340-093-0220.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.340
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0070

Insect and Rodent Control

(1) The grounds, buildings and structures used or intended for human habitation shall be kept clean and maintained to prevent harborage and infestation of insects, rodents and vermin.

(2) During the season when flies, mosquitoes and other insects are prevalent, All openings into the outer air of permanent kitchens and dining room shall be effectively screened, unless other effective means are provided to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. Where screens are used, there shall be not less than sixteen meshes per lineal inch, and all screen doors shall be equipped with a self-closing device.

(3) For insecticide and rodenticide extermination methods, only pesticides registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department of Agriculture shall be used. Pesticides shall be applied in accordance with the directions on the labels and shall be handled and stored as to avoid health hazards.

(4) Poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and other toxic materials shall be properly labeled, or in the original containers and stored separate from all food service, food storage and food preparation areas, sleeping areas and linens, and in locked areas not accessible to campers. Except that insecticides, rodenticides and cleaning and sanitizing materials necessary for maintaining the food service facility may be present in the food service facility and must be stored in the following manner: Insecticides and rodenticides must be stored separately from cleaning and sanitizing materials. Both must be stored in cabinets or compartments used for no other purpose and shall not be stored above or intermingled with food, food equipment and dishes or utensils. Detergents and sanitizers may be conveniently stored at warewashing facilities.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0075

Recreational Vehicles

Organizational camps that provide accommodations for recreational vehicles as defined in ORS 446.003 shall comply with the Oregon State Health Division Rules for the Design, Construction and Maintenance of Recreation Parks, OAR 333-031-0002 through 333-031-0020, OAR 333-031-0059 through 333-031-0075 and OAR 333-044-0400 through 333-044-0490 and shall comply with the Building Codes Agency's rules for the Design and Construction of Recreational Parks and Organizational Camps OAR 918-650-0000 through 918-650-0085. The licensure requirement of ORS 446.320 for a recreation park does not have to be met unless the park is used by organizational camp non-participants.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-24-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0080

Water Quality, Source and Distribution

(1) Definitions applicable to this rule:

(a) "Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)" means the maximum allowable level of a contaminant in water for consumption delivered to the users of a system, except in the case of turbidity where the maximum allowable level is measured at the point of entry to the distribution system.

(b) "Quarterly Sampling" means a sample is taken and submitted according to the following schedule: 1st Quarter is from January 1 through March 31, 2nd Quarter is from April 1 through June 30, 3rd Quarter is from July 1 through September 30 and the 4th Quarter is from October 1 through December 31.

(2) Water supply systems serving travelers' accommodations and hostels shall comply with Oregon Administrative Rules for Public Water Systems, OAR 333-061-0005 through 333-061-0095, and must be:

(a) Regulated as a Public Drinking Water System under OAR 333-061, or;

(b) Water systems serving travelers' accommodations and hostels that are not regulated under OAR 333-061 as a Public Drinking Water System must meet the requirements in section (3) below.

(3) Unregulated Public Drinking Water Systems:

(a) Plan Review. All new facilities that are not regulated by OAR 333-061 must submit plans to the Department for review prior to construction or major modification of system. Systems regulated prior to January 1, 2003 by OAR 333-061 are not required to re-submit plans.

(b) Surface Water Sources. New facilities with surface water sources not regulated under OAR 333-061 will not be licensable after January 1, 2005. Facilities existing prior to January 1, 2005 in compliance with OAR 333-061-0032 may continue to operate.

(A) For seasonal facilities, a coliform sample must be taken prior to operational period and each quarterly sampling period while open to public. A minimum of two samples will be required for coliform, regardless of length of operation.

(B) For year round facilities:

(i) Coliform: Monthly for surface water. Quarterly for populations under 1000 on ground water.

(ii) Inorganic Samples: One time sampling required for new facilities before beginning operation.

(d) MCL Violations. An item is not considered a violation until confirmed by second sample taken within 24 hours. Four repeat samples must be taken within 24 hours of the original sample for a sample result above the maximum contaminant level (MCL).

(A) Total coliform: Report positive total coliform samples to the Department within 24 hours of being notified of the positive sample.

(B) Fecal coliform. Any positive fecal coliform sample must be reported to the Department within 24 hours.

(i) Public notification for this potential acute health risk is required.

(ii) An alternative procedure approved by the Department must be in place before serving public.

(C) Inorganic Samples. One time sampling is required for new facilities. Additional testing is not required for facilities that were previously regulated under OAR 333-061 and have tested prior to January 1, 2003. Inorganics include: antimony, arsenic, asbestos, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cyanide, fluoride, mercury, nickel, nitrate, nitrite, selenium and thallium.

(D) Nitrate: Sample must be submitted for testing annually

(i) Any samples exceeding the MCL for nitrate shall be reported to the Department within at least 24 hours.

(ii) When a test on a sample is reported to exceed the MCL for nitrate, public notification is required. Bottled water must also be provided to public upon request.

(E) The Department may require more frequent monitoring than specified or may require confirmation samples for positive and negative results. It is the responsibility of the operator to correct any problems and get a laboratory test result that is less than the maximum contaminant level.

(e) Sample collection methods.

(A) For the purpose of determining compliance with the MCL and the sampling requirements of these rules, sampling results may be considered only if they have been analyzed by a laboratory certified by the State Drinking Water Program.

(B) Samples submitted to laboratories for analysis shall be clearly identified with the name of the water system, facility license number, sampling date, time, sample location identifying the sample tap, the name of the person collecting the sample and whether it is a routine or a repeat sample.

(i) Routine: These are samples collected from established sampling locations within a water system at specified frequencies to satisfy monitoring requirements as prescribed in this rule. These samples are also used to calculate compliance with maximum contaminant levels for inorganics prescribed in OAR 333-061-0030(Table 1);

(ii) Repeat: These are samples collected as a follow-up to a routine sample that has exceeded a maximum contaminant level.

(iii) Test results: Sample results must be submitted to the Local Public Health Authority by the 10th of the month following the sampling period.

(iv) The Department may take additional samples to determine compliance with applicable requirements of these rules.

(f) Public Notice. All public notification must be posted conspicuously on site and must include:

(A) A description of the violation or situation of concern;

(B) Corrective actions taken to improve water quality;

(D) The population at risk;

(E) The alternative measures in place to provide safe drinking water.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96; PH 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-05

333-030-0085

Building Plumbing

All building plumbing shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division. New water supply distribution systems, or systems remodeled, enlarged or converted after the effective date of these rules must meet the requirements of the 2000 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96; PH 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-05

333-030-0090

Sewage Collection and Disposal

(1) No untreated or partially treated sewage, liquid waste or septic tank effluent shall be discharged directly or indirectly onto the surface of the ground or into the public waters.

(2) All sewage and waste water plumbing shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the minimum standards set forth in the 1996 Oregon State Plumbing Specialty Code.

(3) Sewage and waste water shall be disposed of into an area-wide sewerage system or in a manner approved by the Department of Environmental Quality in accordance with the rules for on-site Sewage Disposal OAR 340-071-0100 through 340-071-0600.

(4) Any construction, alteration or repair of an on-site sewage disposal system or any part thereof shall comply with the rules of the Department of Environmental Quality, OAR Chapter 340, Division 71.

(5) If non-water carried waste disposal facilities are provided, such facilities shall comply with the rules of the Department of Environmental Quality, OAR 340-071-0330.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.340
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0095

Food Service

Eating and drinking facilities, commissaries, mobile units and vending machine operated in conjunction with organizational camps shall be constructed, operated and maintained in compliance with ORS Chapter 624 and the Department’s Food Sanitation Rules OAR 333-150-0000 with the following exceptions:

(1) Areas for food service, storage, preparation and serving restricted to individual or single-family use;

(2) Public toilet and handwashing facilities associated with the food service facility are not required for the participants of the camp; however, toilet and handwashing facilities shall be required for food handlers;

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 27-1994, f. 10-27-94, cert. ef. 12-31-94; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96; OHD 11-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-02; PH 5-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04 thru 7-30-04; PH 15-2004, f. & cert. ef. 4-9-04

333-030-0100

Emergency Procedures

(1) Each organizational camp shall retain on-site a written emergency plan outlining procedures to be followed in each of the following situations:

(a) Natural disasters and other emergencies;

(b) Lost camper or lost swimmer, if applicable;

(d) Transportation emergencies;

(e) Severe illnesses, injuries or communicable diseases;

(f) Stranger in camp;

(g) Transition of supervision and release of campers to designated responsible party.

(2) The emergency plan shall contain at least evacuation procedures, procedures for communication with emergency medical facilities and the nearest fire station and procedures for the control of vehicular traffic through the camp.

(3) The licensee shall:

(a) Designate individuals to be responsible for carrying out the emergency plan;

(b) Instruct all employees in the emergency plan and their duties in the event of an emergency situation;

(c) Retain on-site written documentation that all employees are aware of their responsibilities under the emergency plan and their duties therein.

(4) Where organizational camp programs involve overnight travel:

(a) A day-by-day itinerary shall be established before departure and shall be filed with a designated person before departure. Notice of change of itinerary needs to be communicated as soon as possible;

(b) Sources of emergency care and methods of communicating with such sources shall be identified for each stop on the itinerary prior to departure.

(5) Day camps shall provide a written plan, retained on-site, setting forth procedures to be followed in the following situations:

(a) Contacting the parent or guardian of registered campers, under 18 years of age, who:

(A) Are absent or fail to arrive within the first hour without explanation for a given day's activities;

(B) Lacks transportation home from a designated pickup location following a given day's activities.

(b) Persons, under 18 years of age, who appear at camp without having registered and without prior notification;

(d) Accommodating campers with disabilities.

(6) The following emergency information shall be posted conspicuously, accessible at all hours of operation and maintained in all organizational camps:

(a) When telephones are provided, camp operators shall post by each telephone:

(A) The current telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, poison control, police, ambulances and fire departments in the immediate area;

(B) The telephone number of the organizational camp office;

(C) The locations of the nearest medical facility and the organizational camp including highway number, street number, rural route and box number or other data to aid in assuring prompt emergency response.

(b) When no camp telephone is provided, the location of the nearest public telephone or other emergency communication system shall be posted in a designated location or its location shall be common knowledge.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0105

First Aid

(1) There shall be an adult on duty, any time the camp is operating, that holds at least one of the following qualifications:

(a) American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate;

(b) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate;

(d) Registered Nurse;

(e) Physician licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.

(2) At least one adult must have current certification in the following areas:

(a) CPR, appropriate to the age group being served;

(b) Severe Allergic Reaction Response Kit (per ORS 442.805).

(3) The license holder shall designate an area to handle health and emergency cases.

(a) The designated area shall have reasonable proximity to drinking water, bathing and toileting facilities. Bathing and toileting facilities must meet the requirements of OAR 333-030-0055.

(b) Medications shall be kept locked, accessible only by authorized persons.

(4) In lieu of an infirmary, the camp shall have a plan for providing isolation, privacy, toilet, drinking water and bathing facilities. Toilet and bathing facilities shall meet the requirements of these rules.

(5) When parents or guardians are not accompanying a child at camp, a health history shall be required for each non-adult camper and shall be prepared and signed by a parent, guardian or other adult responsible for the individual non-adult camper. Such health histories do not require preparation by a physician but shall include:

(a) A record of any prescriptions currently being taken, tetanus immunization and any allergies;

(b) A description of any physical and/or medical condition requiring special consideration.

(6) Individuals whose sincerely held religious beliefs preclude physical examination, immunization or medical treatment may complete those portions of the health history that do not compromise their religious beliefs.

(7) The license holder shall provide first-aid supplies and make such supplies readily available for use at all times. Camp staff shall know where first aid equipment is located. The following supplies shall be maintained in camp:

(a) Cot, stretcher, or materials to improvise a stretcher;

(b) Blankets or sleeping bag;

(d) Adhesive tape;

(e) Trauma (paramedic) shears;

(f) Tweezers;

(g) Triangular bandages;

(h) Roller bandages, 2 inch;

(i) Antiseptic solution;

(j) Burn ointment (for minor burns only);

(k) Sterile compresses, 2 X 2 inches and 4 X 4 inches;

(l) Soap (non-perfumed);

(m) Calamine lotion;

(n) Topical cream, lotion or ointment antihistamine (for ivy and oak poisoning irritation);

(o) Needles or safety pins;

(p) Single use drinking cups;

(q) Ipecac syrup and poison control telephone number;

(r) Current First-aid manual;

(s) Backboard;

(t) Sharps and biohazard disposal containers;

(u) Severe Allergic Reaction Response Kit;

(v) Elastic bandages;

(w) Single use latex gloves;

(x) Bloodborne pathogen cleanup kit;

(y) Rescusitator's pocket mask;

(z) Pillow;

(aa) Emergency blanket;

(bb) Universal splint (or equivalent).

(8) The licensee shall report to the Oregon Health Division and Delegate County Health Department (if applicable) any communicable disease illness, serious injury or fatality which occurs at the camp.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0110

Special Programs and Facilities

(1) Camp Activities:

(a) At the time of annual inspection the camp director shall provide the inspecting sanitarian with a list of all camp activities.

(b) The activity supervisor or leader shall have:

(A) Certification from an organization qualified to conduct instructor training in the discipline of the program; or

(B) Documentation of competence for the particular activity.

(c) The camp shall have written safety procedures for the conduct of the activity. Procedures will be adequate, communicated to necessary camp staff and participants and strictly enforced. Safety procedures should include at least:

(A) Eligibility requirements for participation;

(B) Camper/staff supervision ratios;

(D) Emergency procedures.

(d) Equipment used in camp activities shall be maintained in good condition and shall not present safety risk to users.

(2) Target Sports Activities, when provided:

(a) Gun sports activity leaders must have certification as an instructor from the National Rifle Association (NRA) or equivalent. Other target sport activity leaders, which include but are not limited to archery, must have documented training and experience in the activity being led. Certification must valid for each type of gun sport activity supervised.

(b) Written operating procedures must be developed and strictly enforced for each target sport activity. These procedures shall address at least:

(A) Eligibility requirements for participation;

(B) Camper/staff supervision ratios;

(D) Emergency procedures.

(d) A policy must be in place that target sports equipment may be used only when a qualified activity leader is present and safety rules are followed;

(e) Participants must be trained to utilize clear safety signals and/or range commands to control both the activity at the firing line and the retrieval of targets or arrows;

(f) Equipment used in a target sports activity, including the transport of equipment to and from the firearms use area, shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible individual of at least 21 years of age;

(g) Equipment and ammunition used in riflery programs shall be stored in locked areas.

(3) Public swimming pools, wading pools and spa pools.

(a) Swimming pools in organizational camps shall comply with the Rules for Swimming Pools OAR Chapter 333 Division 60.

(b) Spa pools in organizational camps shall comply with Rules for Public Spa Pools OAR Chapter 333 Division 62.

(c) Adult and family swimming and spa use shall operate in accordance with OAR Chapter 333 Division 60 and Chapter 333 Division 62.

(4) Aquatic Program held in swimming pool:

(a) When children are within the swimming pool enclosure at least one lifeguard for every 40 bathers or fraction thereof shall be on duty. An overall ratio of one lifeguard or adult observer for each 10 persons in the water shall be maintained;

(b) An aquatics program conducted in a public swimming pool or spa pool is not required to be under the supervision of an Aquatic Director.

(5) Waterfront Activities:

(a) An Aquatic Director shall supervise any waterfront activity serving a total of 10 or more persons;

(b) There shall be at least one lifeguard for each 25 persons in or on the water. An overall ratio of one observer or lifeguard for every 10 persons in or on the water shall be maintained;

(c) Waterfront activities serving less than 10 persons in or on the water may operate with only the supervision of a lifeguard;

(d) If waterfront activities take place at more than one location, a lifeguard shall be present at each location. Lifesaving, first aid, and safety equipment shall be present at each location. Such equipment shall be suitable for the users and conditions under which the equipment is expected to be used;

(e) All watercraft shall be equipped with a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) in good, serviceable condition and of appropriate size for each person on board whenever the watercraft is in use.

(6) Camps engaging in wilderness or primitive camping shall ensure that group leaders are knowledgeable about and practice the following health and safety guidelines:

(a) Methods and equipment for keeping perishable food safe:

(A) Perishable foods need to be held at or below 45 degrees fahrenheit. Foods such as meat, poultry, fish, cheese or other dairy products are capable of supporting the rapid growth of illness causing organisms and are considered "potentially hazardous foods";

(B) Adequate coolers and ice, or mechanical refrigeration must be available to ensure that potentially hazardous food can be maintained at safe temperatures;

(D) Meal planning should minimize or avoid the serving of high risk (potentially hazardous) foods. Thought must be given to length of time food must be held;

(E) Potentially hazardous foods should be stored so that contamination of foods to be eaten raw, precooked food and/or utensils or containers (such as pop cans and water bottles) is prevented.

(b) Equipment and procedures for washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils:

(A) To prevent the spread of illness causing organisms, dishes must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. A container large enough to immerse the largest dish or utensil should be available to properly wash rinse and sanitize dishes and utensils. Preferably, two or three such containers will be available. If one or two containers are used instead of three, dishes must first be washed, then rinsed, then either the wash or rinse container must be cleaned and refilled with sanitizing rinse of at least 50 ppm (1 teaspoon liquid household chlorine per gallon) chlorine or other acceptable sanitizer. Dishes may be sanitized by immersion for one half minute in 180 degree water;

(B) If it is not practical or feasible to carry a container large enough to immerse dishes and utensils, then campers should use individual mess kits and utensils.

(A) Proper handwashing requires running water, soap and paper towels;

(B) Campers should not use common towels for hand drying. If it is not possible or practical to use disposal towels for hand drying, then campers should use personal towels. Sharing of towels should not be allowed;

(C) Hand sanitizing is not an alternative to handwashing. If hand sanitization is desired, commercial hand sanitizers or immersing washed hands into a 50 part per million bleach solution may only be used after handwashing.

(d) Assure an adequate supply of safe drinking water or equipment, methods and procedures for purifying drinking water. Whenever possible, drinking water should be obtained from an approved water system. If that is not possible, then drinking water must be purified by boiling for 1-5 minutes followed by the addition of 3-4 drops of liquid chlorine per quart of water and allowing 30 minutes contact before drinking;

(e) At least one group leader must have American Red Cross or equivalent (as determined by the Division) First Aid Certification;

(f) Appropriate first aid equipment must be on hand. Such first aid equipment must be suitable to the users and conditions under which it is expected to be used. Leaders must have knowledge of emergency procedures and transportation must be available;

(g) Leaders must have knowledge of whereabouts of nearest medical facility;

(h) Leaders must have in possession health histories of campers. Group leaders must screen campers or their health histories to ascertain what medications to bring along;

(i) Campers must be versed in safe operation of camp stoves and handling of flammable liquids;

(j) Lifeguarding at aquatic or waterfront activities must be provided according to the rules of this section;

(k) Proper methods and necessary equipment for disposal of human waste shall be available and used.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0115

Transportation

(1) All organizational camps shall provide transportation for use in emergency situations. When emergency transportation does not include an on-site vehicle in good running condition, a specific written plan for emergency transportation shall be maintained at the camp.

(2) Campers shall only be transported in areas of vehicles designed for passengers. Drivers shall have a current drivers license and shall be a minimum of 18 years of age.

(3) All camp vehicles used to transport campers or staff off the camp area shall have:

(a) A first aid kit;

(b) Emergency reflectors.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0120

Fire Safety

(1) Permanent buildings within the organizational camp which are accessible to entry by the campers shall meet the requirements of the 2004 Oregon Fire Code. Fire escape plans and/or routes shall be communicated to campers prior to overnight occupancy.

(2) Buildings with an occupancy of more than 12 persons shall be provided with at least two separate and independent means of emergency exit, located as far apart as possible but in no case closer than 50 percent of the longest dimension of the building.

(3) Where wood burning stoves or combustible fuel heaters are used in sleeping quarters, a carbon monoxide detector that meets the Consumer products Safety Commission's UL-2034 specification shall be provided and kept in good working order.

(4) Smoke detectors, in good working order shall be provided in all buildings used for sleeping by camp participants or staff.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96; PH 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-05

333-030-0125

Chemical and Physical Hazards

Cleaning equipment and supplies, all insecticides, chemicals, paints, flammable liquids, and other toxic substances that bear the warning "keep out of reach of children" shall be stored isolated from campers and stored so as to prevent contamination of clothing, toweling, bedding materials and food supplies. All applications of chemicals including, but not limited to, cleaners and disinfectants shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and by appropriately trained personnel.

(2) All toxic substances shall be clearly labeled or stored in the original container. All toxic materials shall be stored locked when not in use.

(3) Organizational camps shall be a safe environment and shall minimize or eliminate safety hazards including, but not limited to, debris, open excavations, abandoned wells, unused refrigerators or freezers with latchable doors. The camp shall take measures to limit unsupervised access to natural hazards such as cliffs or bodies of water. All buildings and equipment shall be kept in good repair.

(4) Gasoline and other volatile petroleum products shall be clearly labeled and stored in accordance with the rules of the State Fire Marshall, OAR 837-020-0005 through 837-020-0015.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.330
Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.330
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81; HD 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-96

333-030-0130

Variance

The Division may grant a variance from requirements of these rules as follows:

(1) Where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Division that strict compliance with the rule would be highly burdensome or impractical due to special conditions or cause;

(2) Where the public or private interest in the granting of the variance is found by the Division to clearly outweigh the interest of the application of uniform rules; and

(3) Where such alternative measures are provided which in the opinion of the Division will provide adequate public health and safety protection.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: HD 25-1981, f. & ef. 11-25-81

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