Rule 15-11-55-4.8.3 - Sanitary Facilities1. Toilet Facilities a. Toilet facilities shall be provided in youth camps. The minimum number of toilet facilities shall be provided in a ratio of 1 to 12. In residential camps, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half the required number of toilet facilities.b. Covered trash receptacles shall be provided in all permanent toilets.c. Pit privies and latrines shall be located at least 100 feet from any well, stream, or lake and not less than 50 feet from any sleeping area.d. Pit privies and latrines shall be located at least 200 feet from a kitchen or food service area.2. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Requirements for Toilet Facilities and Urinals a. Water-flushed toilets, chemical toilets, pit privies or latrines (slit-trench, deep pit, mound or bored hole latrines) and urinals shall be provided and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.b. The underground water level and soil conditions shall be considered when determining the appropriate type of toilets and urinals to be provided as shall applicable State and local laws, ordinances and regulations.3. Hand-washing and Bathing Facilities a. Camps shall provide hand-washing facilities at a ratio of 1 to 12 and bathing facilities shall meet the ratio of 1 to 15.b. Primitive or Outpost Camps shall not be required to adhere to the hand-washing or bathing facility requirements outlined above.c. Hand-washing facilities shall be supplied with running water and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.d. Hand-washing facilities, when provided, shall be adjacent to toilet facilities.e. Showers or bathtubs, when provided, shall be in the living areas or in a centrally located structure.f. Shower stalls, bathtub areas and dressing compartments shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.4. Drinking Facilities a. At least one drinking facility shall be provided and centrally located for each 80 campers.b. No common drinking utensils shall be provided or used.15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-4.8.3
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-74-9.