- (1) You must make sure that every shelter in the camp provides protection against the elements.
(2) You must make sure each dwelling unit:
- (a) Has at least seventy square feet of floor space for the first occupant and at least fifty square feet of floor space for each additional occupant;
- (b) That is designated a family unit has a separate sleeping area for children over six years old;
- (c) With designated sleeping room(s) has at least fifty square feet of floor space in the sleeping room for each occupant;
- (d) Has at least a seven-foot ceiling;
- (e) Has windows covering a total area equal to at least one-tenth of the floor area with at least one-half of which can be opened for ventilation;
- (f) Has each exterior opening screened with 16-mesh material;
- (g) Has screen doors with self-closing devices.
(3) You must make sure that the floors of each shelter are constructed of wood, asphalt, or concrete.
- (a) Floors must be kept in good repair.
(b) If wooden floors are used, they must be:
- (i) Elevated one foot above ground level at all points to prevent dampness and to permit free air circulation;
(ii) Smooth and tight.
| Note: | You may "bank" around outside walls with earth or other suitable material to guard against extreme low temperatures. |
(4) You must provide beds, cots, or bunks, and suitable storage facilities such as wall lockers for clothing and personal articles in every sleeping room.
- (a) Beds must be at least thirty-six inches away from other beds, both side to side and end to end.
- (b) The frame of the bed must keep mattresses at least twelve inches off the floor.
- (c) Double-deck bunks must be spaced at least forty-eight inches away from other beds, both side to side and end to end.
- (d) The minimum clear space between lower and upper bunks must be at least twenty-seven inches.
- (e) Triple-deck bunks are not allowed.
(5) You must provide equipment that adequately heats the living area whenever the camp is used during cold weather.
| Note: | All heating, cooking, and water heating equipment must meet state and local ordinances, codes, and regulations concerning installation. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 18-22-116, § 296-833-20010, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18; WSR 02-23-073, § 296-833-20010, filed 11/19/02, effective 1/1/03.]