1. (a) The location of a camp shall not present a fire, health, or safety hazard.
2. (b) The premises of each camp shall be kept free of accumulations of refuse and debris.
3. (c) All camp buildings shall comply with applicable building, plumbing, electrical, and similar codes.
4. (d) When a camp is hereinafter constructed, detailed plans and specifications for such construction shall be submitted to the Texas Department of Health Resources for approval before such work is begun.
5. (e) A balcony, upper story, attic, or loft is not recommended for sleeping or group assembly and can only be used when recommended minimum safety requirements for emergency exits are met (two or more exits remote from each other; exits to ground level by stairs, not ladders; one or more exits by outside stairs; walls with well-secured handrails or guards on both sides of stairs, minimum width of 36 inches for stairs; minimum width of 34 inches for doorways giving access to stairs; doors that swing open in direction of exit travel; a landing, at least as wide and as long as the door width, between door and stairs).
6. (f) All permanent structures used for living or sleeping purposes or both in the camp shall be provided with cleanable walls, floors, and ceilings. These areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.
7. (g) Living or sleeping quarters which have no outside opening shall not be permitted in any camp.
8. (h) The operator shall insure that a separate bed, bunk, or cot is available for each person. Double-deck beds are permissible, but triple deckbeds are prohibited. Beds shall be spaced in a manner which will provide a walk space on at least one side and at least one end of each bed.
9. (i) Sleeping shall not be permitted in kitchens or rooms used for food preparation, storage, or service.
10. (j) All Articles of bedding provided by the camp, including mattresses and mattress covers, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Where bed rolls are provided by the camp, provisions must be made for proper cleaning between usages by different individuals.
11. (k) The exterior openings in every building of the camp used for food preparation or food service shall have screens, containing not less than 16 meshes per inch, provided. A self-closing device shall be on all screen doors. This rule does not apply to areas used for outdoor cooking or to booths, stalls, or stands used for the occasional preparation of hamburgers, hot dogs, or similar foods.
12. (l) Each camp shall be provided with toilet and bathing facilities as stated in the following table:
13. (m) All toilets, lavatories, and bathing facilities shall be maintained in a state of good repair and kept clean at all times. Every shower room floor shall be washed daily with a suitable detergent and hot water or other sanitizing agent acceptable to the department.
14. (n) Privies, if provided, shall be constructed according to standards set forth in the Texas Community Sanitation Handbook and maintained so as to prevent access of flies and animals to the contents contained therein, to prevent fly breeding, and to prevent contamination of any water supply.
15. (o) Toilet tissue shall be available at all times for each toilet or privy seat.
16. (p) Each lavatory and shower shall be equipped with cold water and sufficient hot water to meet the demands of the campers.
17. (q) All toilets and bathing facilities shall be adequately ventilated and properly lighted.

Source Note:The provisions of this §265.13 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.