Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-21-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-3-21-.02 - Utilities And Facilities

(1) Water Supply

(a) Enough potable water to supply the needs of the camp shall be provided from a source which is in compliance with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's Water Supply Program - Division 335-7, or as required by the local health officer.

(b) Water under pressure at the required temperature shall be provided to all fixtures and equipment that use water.

(c) Where portable drinking water containers are used, they shall be of easily cleanable construction, kept securely closed, and so set up that water may be withdrawn from the container only by water tap or faucet. Portable drinking water containers shall be protected from hazards of contamination and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(d) No dipping vessels or cups for common use shall be permitted.

(e) Drinking fountains, where provided, shall be of approved construction and design.

(f) Water cooling equipment, if provided, shall be of approved construction and design.

(g) All ice shall be from an approved source and manufactured from water of the same bacteriological quality as approved drinking water. All ice shall be handled and stored in such a manner as to prevent contamination in accordance with the Alabama State Board of Health Rules for Food Service Sanitation, Chapter 420-3-22.

(2) Sewage or Liquid Waste Disposal

(a) All sewage or liquid wastes shall be disposed of in a public sewage system whenever such a system is available. All other sewage disposal shall be in accordance with applicable rules.

(b) No sewage or liquid waste disposal system shall be constructed, installed, or used at or on any camp until plans have been submitted to the Health Officer for review and approval provided that existing systems may continue to be used if operating in a sanitary manner as determined by the Health Officer.

(3) Garbage and Refuse Storage and Disposal

(a) All garbage and refuse shall be stored in durable, water-tight, rust- resistant, rodent-proof, fly-proof containers with tight, properly fitting covers. All containers shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall be kept clean.

(b) Approved containers shall be provided in such numbers as required by the Health Officer.

(c) All garbage and refuse shall be collected and disposed of as often as necessary but not less than once each week at an approved site.

(d) All garbage and refuse shall be collected, stored, transported and disposed of in an approved manner.

(e) Where garbage and refuse disposal must be done in or on the camp premises, the method and the site must be approved by the Health Officer.

Authors: Ronald Dawsey, Timothy Hatch

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-21-.02

Filed December 19, 1985. Amended: Filed March 21, 2005; effective April 25, 2005.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-2-2(6), 22-20-5, 34-15-3.