Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds [12 VAC 5 ‑ 450]
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6/24/13  3:20 pm
Commenter: Katherine Williamson, VDH

Comments regarding Rules & Regulations Governing Campgrounds, 12VAC 5-450
 

Section 150, Safety, should include wording which addresses general safety matters such as trip / slip hazards, as well as accessory structures such as benches and fencing in common areas and especially playground equipment.

Since many campgrounds now offer rental units such as cabins, stationary RVs, and even units which more resemble rental housing, there should be some guidelines for minimum standards for such facilities.

The effective date of the regulations should be included with, or as a part of the regulations, especially when giving consideration to a facility that may not be in compliance with parts of the regulations, but may have been in existence prior to the effective date of the 'chapter'; see section -230. 

Regarding section -80, D.: many campgrounds have several to numerous individual water supplies, which are those serving the individual campsites.  While prudence suggests that ALL such water supply sources be protected against backflow / back siphonage, it  would be helpful if this were indicated in the regulations.  Or, if it is acceptable to have one backflow device on the main supply, say from the well, that this also be clarified, with thought given to whether this would likely to be readily evident during an annual inspection.

Many campgrounds have pools, restaurants, and other facilities which receive permits from VDH for their operation.  As is done with the hotel regulations, consideration should be given to including 'Relationship to Food, Swimming Pool, etc. Regulations, so that it is clear that there are regulations governing these other facilities.

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