8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.425

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.425 - FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS

A. Any fire extinguisher used at the camp must be of a dry chemical type, hung at a level readily available to staff members, and annually inspected by an approved inspector. Indian pump backpack fire extinguishers and fire extinguishers approved for use by the U.S. Forest Services are also acceptable.

1. There must be a fire extinguisher located in the camp kitchen.

2. In each building and/or structure, there must be a fire extinguisher on each floor.

3. In tent areas, there must be a fire extinguisher located within seventy-five (75) feet of each tent or a plan approved by the Department.

B. In each camp there must be a fire alarm(s) must sounds a separate and distinctly recognizable tone from all other signaling devices used by the camp. The alarm(s) must be audible throughout the occupied camp premises. The alarm device, once activated, must continue to sound automatically.

C. Within twenty-four (24) hours after arrival at the campsite, all individuals attending the camp must be made familiar with the methods by which the fire alarm may be activated and with procedures to be followed upon notification of fire.

D. Each separate building used for sleeping campers and each multistory building must be protected by a smoke detector on each floor of the building.

E. Areas used for campfires must be cleared and must be away from overhanging branches.

F. Campfires must never be left unattended and must be thoroughly extinguished. Extinguishing equipment must immediately accessible.

G. Campfires and open flames of any type must be prohibited within ten (10) feet of any tent or fabric structure.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.425

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023