Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 16. HOUSING |
Chapter 10.16.06. Certification for Youth Camps |
Sec. 10.16.06.39. Bathing and Hand Washing Facilities
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A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, an operator shall ensure that:
(1) Hand washing facilities are located:
(a) Within 300 feet of each housing unit; and
(b) Adjacent to each toilet or privy site;
(2) Except when a camper provides the camper's own soap and towel, a hand washing unit is equipped with:
(a) Soap; and
(b) A hot air hand drier or disposable towels;
(3) For a residential camp, one hand washing unit is provided for every 25 campers or fraction of 25 campers;
(4) For a day camp, one hand washing unit is provided for every 35 campers or fraction of 35 campers;
(5) A trash container is provided in a lavatory area;
(6) For a residential camp, one showerhead is provided for every 15 campers or fraction of 15 campers;
(7) Whenever a shower is provided:
(a) Shower heads are spaced at least 30 inches apart to provide a minimum of 6 square feet of floor area per unit;
(b) A shower wall and ceiling is constructed of solid, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable materials;
(c) A shower floor is:
(i) Constructed of nonabsorbent, skid resistant, easily cleanable materials; and
(ii) Sloped to properly constructed floor drains, with provisions to prevent pooling of water or overflow to adjacent floor areas;
(d) A shower partition or shower curtain is provided to prevent splash from stall-type showers;
(e) A soap storage area or nonglass soap dish is provided adjacent to a showerhead;
(f) A dry dressing space with clothes hanging facilities is provided at a shower facility;
(g) A nonabsorbent wall, extending from the floor to the ceiling or roof, separates facilities for both sexes in the same building;
(h) Facilities are plainly designated boys or girls in:
(i) Universal symbols; or
(ii) The native language of the campers expected to use the facility;
(i) A shower room is provided with a door or sight barriers to afford privacy; and
(j) Hot and cold or tempered water is supplied to a shower; and
(8) Whenever hot water is supplied:
(a) The hot water temperature is maintained between 90° and 120°F;
(b) A water heater is equipped with a:
(i) Pressure and temperature relief valve; and
(ii) Vacuum relief valve; and
(c) Anti-scald protection is provided on a hot water line going to a shower or bathtub.
B. An operator shall ensure that bathing and hand washing at a primitive camp:
(1) Are sanitary and promote personal hygiene;
(2) Do not create a nuisance or public health hazard;
(3) Do not pollute the environment; and
(4) Comply with applicable federal, State, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances.