Sec. 10.16.05.05. Requirements for Obtaining a Health Permit

In order to obtain a health permit, an applicant shall submit to the health officer written documentation, such as a contract, service agreement, permit, or similar documentation showing that:

A. The water supply provided for the outdoor musical festival will be:

(1) From a public or individual potable water supply system that is:

(a) In conformance with COMAR 26.04.01, 26.04.03, and 26.04.04;

(b) Adequate in volume to supply the total quantity of water anticipated for use at the outdoor musical festival using a figure of 5 gallons per spectator per day or less as determined by the health officer or applicable local authority; and

(c) Connected to a distribution system so that plumbing fixtures are provided with a potable supply of water in the amounts and pressures as specified in COMAR 09.20.01; or

(2) A temporary potable water supply that has been approved by the local health department or applicable local authority;

B. Disposal of sewage and waste water generated during the outdoor musical festival will be in accordance with all applicable State and local sewage disposal laws and regulations;

C. A dump station or sewage waste scavenger service that has been approved by the local health department or applicable local authority will be provided on a daily basis for recreational vehicles that remain overnight on the outdoor musical festival premises;

D. For the duration of the outdoor musical festival:

(1) One drinking fountain will be provided for each group of 500 spectators or fraction of 500 spectators;

(2) One designated male toilet facility and one designated female toilet facility will be provided for each group of 200 spectators or fraction of 200 spectators;

(3) One designated male hand-washing facility and one designated female hand-washing facility that are supplied with water, soap, and hand towels will be provided for each group of 200 spectators or fraction of 200 spectators;

(4) The toilet and hand-washing facilities provided for the outdoor musical festival will be:

(a) Permanent on-site facilities if the sewage disposal system has adequate capacity to handle the anticipated flow of waste as determined by the local health department or applicable local authority; or

(b) Portable sanitary facilities, with a service contract for daily pumping out of waste and cleaning, that have been approved by the local health department or applicable local authority;

(5) Garbage and refuse storage and removal will be provided so that a health problem, hazard, or nuisance is not created;

(6) Litter control measures will be provided to prevent the accumulation of bottles, broken glass, and other sharp and dangerous objects;

(7) Weeds and grass will be cut to a height of 3 inches or less as a tick control measure;

(8) The site will be kept free of puddles of stagnant water as a mosquito control measure;

(9) Lighting will be provided at the following locations when the outdoor musical festival is conducted between the times of sunset and sunrise:

(a) Entrances and exits;

(b) Toilet and hand-washing areas;

(c) Water supply outlets;

(d) Food service areas; and

(e) Emergency medical treatment areas;

(10) Warning signs or barriers will mark clearly potentially hazardous areas at or adjacent to an outdoor musical festival site, such as:

(a) Water;

(b) Holes;

(c) Drops; or

(d) Similar features; and

(11) Emergency medical services will be provided that meet the requirements of Regulation .06 of this chapter.