- (a) Fire and safety codes. Facilities at all youth camps shall meet local fire and safety codes.
- (b) Fire exits in buildings. All buildings in which groups of people live, eat, sleep, or assemble shall be provided with ready exits for use in case of fire and these exits shall be conspicuously marked.
- (c) Disaster and evacuation procedures. All youth camps that provide permanent or semi-permanent structures for group living, eating, sleeping, or assembly shall have disaster and evacuation procedures outlined in writing. These procedures shall be reviewed by the staff with specific assignments made to each staff member and counselor. All campers shall be instructed as to their actions in the event of fire, disaster, or the need to evacuate.
- (d) Storage of flammable or explosive materials. Containers of gasoline, flammables, or explosives shall be plainly marked and stored in a locked area separate and apart from any and all permanent and semi-permanent structures used by campers. The presence of such materials shall be kept to a minimum.
Source Note:The provisions of this §265.18 adopted to be effective April 16, 2006, 31 TexReg 3049.