TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.110 STATUTORY AUTHORITY (REPEALED)
Section 800.110 Statutory
Authority (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.120 DEFINITIONS
Section 800.120 Definitions
In addition to the definitions
contained in the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act, the following
definitions shall apply:
"Act"
means the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act [210 ILCS 95].
"Food
service establishment" means any place where food is prepared and intended
for individual portion service, and includes the site at which individual
portions are provided. The term includes any such place regardless of whether
consumption is on or off the premises and regardless of whether there is a
charge for the food. The term also includes delicatessen type operations that
prepare foods intended for individual portion service. The term does not
include private homes or a closed family function where food is prepared or
served for individual family consumption, retail food stores or the location of
food vending machines.
"Major
Alteration" means the construction of a new potable water system, sewage
disposal system, swimming facility, food service establishment, electrical
distribution system or permanent sleeping structure.
"Major
Extension" means an increase of ten percent or more in a one year period
of the capacity of the potable water system, sewage disposal system, swimming
facility food service establishment, electrical distribution system or
permanent sleeping structure.
"Primitive
Area" or "Primitive Camp" means any recreational area or
well-defined portion of a recreational area which provides no major change from
the natural surroundings and which prohibits the ingress of camping units capable
of sewage discharge.
"Public
Water System" means a system for the provision to the public of piped
water for human consumption, if the system has at least 15 service connections
or serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days per
year. The term Public Water System includes any collection, treatment, storage
and distribution facilities under control of the operator of such system and
used primarily in connection with such system and any collection or pretreatment
storage facilities not under such control which are used in connection with
such system.
"Community
Water System" means a public water system which serves at least 15 service
connections used by residents or serves at least 25 residents for at least 60
days a year.
"Non-Community
Water System" means a public water system that is not a community water
system, that has at least 15 service connections used by non-residents, or
serves 25 or more non-resident individuals daily for at least 60 days a year.
"Sink
Waste" means the liquid waste generated by the washing of hands, food and
kitchen utensils.
"Special
Flood Hazard Area" means an area subject to inundation by the base or
100-year frequency flood and shown as such on the most current Flood Insurance
Rate Map published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.130 INCORPORATED AND REFERENCED MATERIALS
Section 800.130 Incorporated
and Referenced Materials
a) Materials referenced in this Part:
1) National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, published by the
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. A
copy of this Code is on file in the central and regional offices of the
Illinois Department of Public Health.
2) NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2021 edition, published by the
National Fire Protection Association and available at https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standadrds-/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=101
3) Statewide Permit Number 6, Minor Non-obstructive Floodway
Construction Activities, issued May 13, 1983 by the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources, One Natural Resources Way,
Springfield, IL 62702-1271.
4) Flood Insurance Rate Maps, published by the Federal Insurance
Administration or the Federal Emergency Management Agency and available at the
FEMA Flood Map Service Center, https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home.
b) All incorporations by reference of federal guidelines and the
standards of nationally recognized organizations refer to the standards on the
date specified and do not include any editions or amendments subsequent to the
date specified.
c) State of Illinois statutes
1) Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989 [225 ILCS 305]
2) Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 [225 ILCS 325]
3) Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act [225 ILCS 225]
4) Environmental Protection Act. [415 ILCS 5]
5) Smoke Detector Act [425 ILCS 60]
d) State of Illinois rules
1) Pollution Control Board
A) Introduction (35 Ill. Adm. Code 601)
B) Permits (35 Ill. Adm. Code 602)
C) Ownership and Responsible Personnel (35 Ill. Adm. Code 603)
D) Design, Operation and Maintenance Criteria (35 Ill. Adm. Code
604)
2) Environmental Protection Agency
A) Introduction and Definitions (35 Ill. Adm. Code 651)
B) Community Water Supplies (35 Ill. Adm. Code 652)
C) Design, Operation and Maintenance Criteria (35 Ill. Adm. Code
653)
D) Raw and Finished Water Quality and Quantity (35 Ill. Adm. Code
654)
3) Public Health
A) Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690)
B) Food Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750)
C) Youth Camp Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 810)
D) Swimming Facility Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 820)
E) Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890)
F) Public Area Sanitary Practice Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 895)
G) Private Sewage Disposal Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 905)
H) Drinking Water Systems Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 910)
I) Water Well Construction Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 920)
J) Illinois Water Well Pump Installation Code (77
Ill. Adm. Code 925)
K) Surface Source Water Treatment Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 930)
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
SUBPART B: PERMITS
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.300 PERMITS
Section 800.300 Permits
Prior to construction of a new
campground, major alteration of an existing licensed campground or major
extension of an existing licensed campground, a permit shall be obtained from
the Department.
a) In addition to the application requirements in Section 4 of
the Act, applications and two sets of plans must be submitted to the Department
for permits for the construction of new buildings and facilities or alteration
of existing buildings and facilities and shall contain the following
information:
1) Identification of the recreational area involved and the
person or organization preparing the drawings and specifications;
2) A statement describing the scope of the work proposed and the
anticipated time schedule;
3) A dimensioned plot plan of the recreational area showing
location of all structures and improvements;
4) Drawings and/or specifications for proposed buildings or
structures that include all structural components and material specifications;
5) Detailed drawings and specifications of proposed potable water
source and/or distribution system construction and a general arrangement
drawing showing distances between components of the potable water system and
sources of potential contamination that complies with Subpart C;
6) Detailed drawings and specifications of proposed sewage system
construction, and a general arrangement drawing showing distances between
components of the sewage system and potable water systems or bodies of surface
water, data showing estimated volume of sewage flow, and soil percolation rates
for absorption fields. Where a permit has been obtained or applied for from
the Environmental Protection Agency or a unit of local government for
construction of a sewage disposal system, a copy of the permit or permit
application shall be submitted. All systems must be in compliance with Subpart
D.
7) Detailed drawings and specifications for proposed swimming
pool construction sealed by an engineer or architect licensed to practice in
Illinois, in accordance with Subpart G;
8) Detailed drawings and specifications for proposed bathing
beach construction, showing water shed area, location of components of sewage
systems within the water shed, area and volume of the lake or pond, slope of
the bottom of the swimming area, extent of sand or gravel bottom in the
swimming area, height of diving boards, depth of water in swimming and diving
areas, location or buoyed lines marking wading and swimming areas, proposed
bather loading, and turnover rate of the pond or lake, all in accordance with
Subpart G;
9) Detailed drawings and specifications for proposed recreational
equipment construction involving partial or total body contact in water;
10) Detailed drawings and specifications for proposed food
service establishment construction showing interior construction of the
building, floors, walls and ceiling as well as details of food handling
equipment to be installed, in accordance with Subpart E;
11) Drawings of proposed electrical distribution system
construction showing general arrangement, size and type of wiring, method of
grounding, over current protection, type of equipment and load calculations, in
accordance with Subpart O;
12) Drawings of proposed sewer and water piping within buildings
showing size and location of piping, fittings, and fixtures as well as
materials of construction, in accordance with the Illinois Plumbing Code; and
13) Drawings showing details of proposed boat handling facility
construction when applicable in accordance with Subpart L.
b) For projects requiring a construction permit, an engineer
licensed in accordance with the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989
shall stamp the plans for all electrical systems, which serve recreational
vehicles, non-community water supply systems, and sewage disposal systems
designed for flows greater than 1500 gallons per day. The plans for all
multiple family dwellings including dormitories and all commercial structures
utilized by the patrons such as dining facilities and activity buildings shall
be sealed by an architect registered in accordance with the Illinois
Architecture Practice Act of 1989.
c) The maximum designated number of campsites shall be specified
in the permit application. This figure shall not exceed the capacity of the
water and sewage systems provided.
d) Prior to the issuance of a construction permit, the permit
applicant shall submit with the application a completed "Special Flood
Hazard Area Request Form" provided by the Department. If the site is
within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the applicant shall forward to the Illinois
Department of Transportation's Division of Water Resources the plans for the
project. No project to be located in a Special Flood Hazard Area shall be
issued a permit without a statement or a copy of a statement from the Division
of Water Resources that the construction complies with the requirements of
Executive Order 2006-5, effective March 7, 2006. Construction of such items as
water wells, septic tanks, underground utilities, light poles, pavilions,
playground equipment, sidewalks and driveways as specified in Statewide Permit
Number 6 issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Water
Resources, May 13, 1983 are exempt from the above requirements.
e) Prior to construction of a new campground, major alteration or
major extension of an existing campground, permits and zoning approval, except
on State or federal lands, required by local health departments and zoning boards
as well as other governmental units having jurisdiction shall be obtained.
f) A permit is not required when existing facilities are utilized
to activate a new campground. Plans indicating the general location of all
structures and utilities shall be submitted to the Department, and the existing
facilities will be inspected by the Department's field personnel for compliance
with this Part. Any violations identified during the inspection of the
facilities shall be corrected, and the facilities shall be brought into
essential compliance with this Part prior to the issuance of a license.
g) A permit is not required to repair a facility in a licensed
campground or to correct a violation of this Part when such repair or
correction is made to an existing facility, and does not result in expansion of
any existing appurtenance or structure.
h) Campgrounds that were constructed prior to July 1, 1986, and
not licensed by the Department shall provide prior to the issuance of a license
the information specified in Section 4 of the Act.
i) Construction at a campground less than a major extension or
major alteration shall not require a permit. However, prior to initiating
construction, the applicant shall advise the regional office of the Department which
serves the campground in writing of the scope of the extension. Appendix A
contains the addresses of the regional offices.
j) The construction of community water supply systems and
surface discharge sewage disposal systems with flows greater than 1,500 gallons
per day requires a construction permit from the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.310 CAMPGROUND CAPACITY (REPEALED)
Section 800.310 Campground
Capacity (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.320 YOUTH CAMPING IN RECREATIONAL AREAS
Section 800.320 Youth
Camping in Recreational Areas
Youth camp areas within
recreational areas shall be constructed, maintained and operated in compliance
with this Part and the Youth Camp Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 810).
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.330 LOCAL REGULATIONS
Section 800.330 Local
Regulations
Nothing in this Part shall be
construed as authorizing exemptions from more stringent regulations imposed by
any other governmental agency having jurisdiction.
(Source: Amended at 4 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 147, effective October 29, 1980)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.340 VARIANCE PROCEDURES
Section 800.340 Variance
Procedures
The Department shall grant a
variance to a specific regulation when the operator or owner of a recreational
area submits a request for such variance to the Department with drawings,
specifications, documents, data, or calculations showing that the alternative
methods or designs proposed will provide equivalent protection to that which
would prevail under the promulgated regulation. The capability of the proposed
variance to ensure protection equivalent to that provided by this Part shall be
the basis for approval or denial of a variance. The Department shall notify
the applicant in writing of its decision to either grant or deny the variance
within 60 days of receipt of the request. A variance shall be requested and
approved before the proposed activity can be implemented.
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
SUBPART C: WATER SUPPLIES
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.400 POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
Section 800.400 Potable
Water Supply
Potable water of safe, sanitary
quality from sources acceptable to the Department as specified in Subsection
800.410 (b) shall be provided at each recreational area, except primitive
areas, where patrons remain within the area for six hours or more. Table B of
the rules for Drinking Water Systems (77 Ill. Adm. Code 900) specifies the
minimum volume of water required.
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12633, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.410 POTABLE WATER QUALITY
Section 800.410 Potable
Water Quality
a) All water supplies in recreational areas available for
drinking, bathing, or culinary purposes must come from sources that are
specified in subsection 800.410(b) and the quality and monitoring of the water
shall meet the nitrate, turbidity and bacteriological requirements contained in
Sections 900.50, 900.60 and 900.70 of the Department's Drinking Water Systems
Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 900).
b) Sources of potable water acceptable to this Department are as
follows:
1) A community public water system constructed, operated and
sampled in accordance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607,
651, 652, 653 and 654.
2) A non-community public water system constructed, operated and
sampled in accordance with the Department's Drinking Water Systems Code (77
Ill. Adm. Code 900).
3) A water well constructed, located and operated in accordance
with the Illinois Water Well Construction Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 920) and the
Illinois Water Well Pump Installation Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 925);
4) A surface water system constructed and operated in compliance
with the Department's Surface Source Water Treatment Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code
930).
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.420 HAULED WATER
Section 800.420 Hauled Water
Where potable water from a
source acceptable to specified in Subsection 800.410(b) is not available within
a recreational area, except a primitive area, and where patrons remain within
the area for six hours or more, water shall be hauled to the area as prescribed
by Subsection 900.30(o) of the Department's rules for Drinking Water Systems
(77 Ill. Adm. Code 900). The licensee shall be responsible for providing this
water for the campers.
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.430 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DESIGN (REPEALED)
Section 800.430 Potable
Water System Design (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.440 ABANDONED WELLS
Section 800.440 Abandoned
Wells
Potable water wells, borings, or
monitoring wells which are abandoned shall be sealed in accordance with Section
920.120 of the Illinois Water Well Construction Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 920).
(Source: Added at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
SUBPART D: SEWAGE
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.500 GENERAL
Section 800.500 General
All sewage generated within a
recreational area shall discharge into a sewage disposal system approved by the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or a private sewage disposal system
constructed in accordance with the Private Sewage Disposal Code.
a) A permit must be obtained from the Department in accordance
with Subpart B to construct a sewage disposal system designed to discharge to a
subsurface seepage field or designed to discharge less than 1,500 gallons per
day to the ground surface or to a body of water.
b) If a sewage disposal system is designed to discharge 1,500 or
more gallons per day to the ground surface or to a body of water, a permit for
construction also must be obtained from the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency as required by the Environmental Protection Act.
c) Existing malfunctioning sewage disposal systems shall be
reconstructed and maintained in compliance with the Private Sewage Disposal
Code or requirements of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency if they
discharge sewage which does not meet the effective requirements of Section
905.110(b) of the Private Sewage Disposal Code to the ground surface or to a
body of water other than a sewage treatment lagoon.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.510 PIT AND VAULT PRIVIES
Section 800.510 Pit and
Vault Privies
Pit and vault privies in
recreational areas shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements of the Private Sewage Disposal Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 905) and
shall be constructed in such a manner that surface water does not flow into the
vault or privy.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.520 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Section 800.520 Sewage
Disposal Systems
a) A sanitary dump station, or an individual sewer riser at each
space, shall be provided in all recreational areas that permit overnight
camping in recreational vehicles capable of sewage discharge.
b) Sanitary dump stations shall comply with the Private Sewage
Disposal Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 905). The sanitary dump station shall receive
waste by one of the following methods:
1) The recreational vehicle can be driven to the sanitary dump
station.
2) A portable sewage collection tank can collect the waste from
either recreational vehicle holding tanks or underground holding tanks Portable
sewage collection tanks shall be constructed and operated in such a manner that
all openings to the atmosphere are sealed, and there is no spillage of sewage
onto the ground.
c) Sewer risers shall connect to a sewage disposal system or a
holding tank. Holding tanks shall comply with Section 905.140 of the Private
Sewage Disposal Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 905). If water hookups are provided at
each site, the holding tanks shall be sized to provide a storage capacity of
350 gallons for each sewer riser connected to the tank. For sites not provided
with individual water hookups, the holding tanks shall be sized to provide a
storage capacity of 140 gallons for each sewer riser connected to the tank.
d) The design flow for sites with mobile homes shall be 150
gallons per day.
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.530 SINK WASTE
Section 800.530 Sink Waste
Dry wells or sewage systems
specified in Section 800.500 shall be provided for disposal of sink waste water
at camping sites. After July 1, 1986, dry wells shall be installed only for
tent camping sites, picnicking areas or in primitive areas. All existing dry
wells in other areas may be used unless they cannot absorb the waste as
evidenced by standing water, at which time a sewage system specified in Section
800.500 must be constructed.
a) Where dry wells are installed, percolation tests shall be made
in accordance with Section 905.60 of the Private Sewage Disposal Code and the
dry wells shall have sufficient surface areas to absorb 10 gallons of sink
waste per day for each occupied camping site served.
b) Dry wells shall be filled with washed gravel or stone with
particle diameter ranging from ¾ inch to 4 inches.
c) Dry wells shall be located and constructed in such a manner
that surface water does not flow into the dry well. The top of the dry well
shall be covered.
d) There shall be no discharge of toilet waste into a dry well.
Drain piping carrying liquid into a dry well shall be no larger than 1½ inches
in diameter.
e) Dry wells shall be located not less than 25 feet from a
pressure water supply pipe and not less than 75 feet from a water well.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.540 SEWER RISERS
Section 800.540 Sewer Risers
Sewer risers and laterals
serving individual camp spaces shall be at least four inches inside diameter
(I.D.) water tight piping. Risers at unoccupied spaces shall be sealed with a
tight-fitting cap or plug.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.550 SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEMS
Section 800.550 Sewage
Collection Systems
Sewage collection systems shall
be installed with a minimum slope of one percent. Sewage lines shall be a
minimum of four inches inside diameter. In recreational areas operated during
freezing weather, sewers shall be installed below the established frost line.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.560 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Section 800.560 License
Requirements
The license requirements of the
Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act shall be met by those individuals who
construct, install, repair, modify, maintain, clean or pump private sewage
disposal systems.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
SUBPART E: FOOD SERVICE SANITATION
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.600 GENERAL
Section 800.600 General
All food service establishments
in recreational areas serving more than one meal per week shall be constructed
and operated in accordance with the Food Service Sanitation rules (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 750). A certified manager or supervisor shall be provided as required by
Section 750.540. A requirements of Section 750.1500 shall be met for temporary
food establishments.
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.610 FOOD SUPPLIES (REPEALED)
Section 800.610 Food
Supplies (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
SUBPART F: REFUSE DISPOSAL
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.700 GENERAL
Section 800.700 General
Recreational areas shall be kept
free of litter, accumulations of rubbish and garbage, glass, cans, objects with
protruding nails, paper, rags, wood scraps and abandoned vehicles.
(Source: Amended at 4 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 47, effective October 29, 1980)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.710 CONTAINERS
Section 800.710 Containers
a) All refuse, which includes garbage, rubbish, bottles, and cans
stored within a recreational area for more than 24 hours shall be kept in
watertight, fly-proof, rodent-proof metal or durable plastic containers.
Refuse that is stored for less than 24 hours shall be placed in plastic bags
which shall be collected daily and placed in refuse containers. Such plastic
bags shall be tightly sealed.
b) Refuse containers shall be located within 250 feet of each
camping site, picnic site, or food service establishment within a recreational
area that does not have daily collection of refuse.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.720 COLLECTION
Section 800.720 Collection
Refuse stored within a
recreational area shall be collected at least once each week for disposal at a
solid waste disposal site operated in compliance with the Environmental
Protection Act.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
SUBPART G: SWIMMING FACILITIES
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.800 SWIMMING POOLS AND BATHING BEACHES
Section 800.800 Swimming
Pools and Bathing Beaches
All swimming pools and bathing
beaches within campgrounds shall be designed, constructed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Code
(77 Ill. Adm. Code 820).
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.810 SWIMMING POOL FENCING (REPEALED)
Section 800.810 Swimming
Pool Fencing (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.820 BATHING BEACH CAPACITY (REPEALED)
Section 800.820 Bathing
Beach Capacity (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.830 WATER SLIDES
Section 800.830 Water Slides
Water slides within recreational
areas shall be designed, constructed and operated in compliance with the
Department's Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code
820).
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.840 BATHER PREPARATION FACILITIES AT SWIMMING POOLS AND BATHING BEACHES
Section 800.840 Bather
Preparation Facilities at Swimming Pools and Bathing Beaches
Bather preparation facilities
shall be available on the premises and consist of separate dressing facilities,
showers, lavatories and toilets for each sex, meeting the requirements of
Section 820.220, b-f of the Illinois Swimming Pool and Beach Code (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 820). A walkway constructed impervious material shall extend from the
bathhouse to the pool.
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.850 BATHER PREPARATION FACILITIES AT BATHING BEACHES (REPEALED)
Section 800.850 Bather
Preparation Facilities at Bathing Beaches (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
SUBPART H: FIRST AID AND SAFETY
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.900 EMERGENCY CARE
Section 800.900 Emergency
Care
All recreational areas,
exclusive of primitive areas, where camping, body contact sports, archery or
hunting activities are permitted shall have an accessible area designed for
emergency care equipped with at least one first aid kit which contains a minimum
of the following:
a) 2 – 3" bandage compress
b) 2 – triangular bandages
c) 1 – pair of scissors
d) 1 – pair of tweezers
e) 2 – eye dressing packets
f) 1 – roll of 1" adhesive tape
g) 1 box – of adhesive bandages of various sizes
h) 1 – container of antiseptic
i) 1 – pair of latex gloves
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.910 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Section 800.910 Emergency
Communications
The location of the nearest
available emergency telephone and the nearest hospital shall be clearly posted
at all recreational areas. The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital,
ambulance, local police, state police and fire department, or a single, easily
identified emergency telephone number established by the telephone company
shall be clearly posted at the designated emergency telephone.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.920 TRAFFIC SAFETY
Section 800.920 Traffic
Safety
At all recreational areas,
camping sites and buildings shall be set back from roadways at least five feet
to permit safe visibility by both campers and drivers. Off-road parking or a
central parking area shall be provided for vehicles at areas where camping is
permitted.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.930 OPEN FIRES
Section 800.930 Open Fires
All open fires in recreational
areas shall be at least ten feet from buildings, vehicles or tents.
(Source: Amended at 4 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 147, effective October 29, 1980)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.940 REFUSE (REPEALED)
Section 800.940 Refuse
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.950 MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES (REPEALED)
Section 800.950 Maintenance
of Structures (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.960 PLAYGROUNDS
Section 800.960 Playgrounds
Childrens' playgrounds and
equipment in recreational areas shall not be located near highways, railroad
tracks, bodies of water, abandoned wells, or cliffs. All playground equipment
shall be maintained in a safe condition (i.e., equipment which is incomplete,
damaged, broken or rusted is considered unsafe).
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.970 UNSTABLE REFUSE BINS
Section 800.970 Unstable
Refuse Bins
Metal refuse bins having an
internal volume one cubic yard or greater which will tip over when subjected to
a vertical downward force of 191 pounds or a horizontal force of 70 pounds
applied at a point or in a direction most likely to cause tipping shall be
either removed from recreational areas or modified in such a way that they will
not tip when subjected to these forces.
(Source: Amended at 4 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 147, effective October 29, 1980)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.980 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND ACCIDENT REPORTING
Section 800.980 Communicable
Disease and Accident Reporting
a) Accident Reporting. All deaths in a recreational area and
those injuries occurring in a recreational area which receive a physician's
care shall be reported to the Department of Public Health.
b) All outbreaks of disease in a recreational area which involve
two or more persons shall be reported to the Department pursuant to the
Department's Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690).
c) For all the above accidents and illnesses, the Injury and
Illness Report as provided by the Department is to be completed and returned to
the regional office of the Department which serves the recreational area either
by mailing or personally delivering it within 48 hours of the occurrence. Appendix
A contains the addresses of the regional offices.
(Source: Added at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
SUBPART I: SANITARY FACILITIES
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1000 TOILET FACILITIES
Section 800.1000 Toilet
Facilities
Toilet facilities shall be
provided at all recreational areas, except primitive areas, in accordance with
the following:
a) At campgrounds, one water closet or privy seat for males and
one water closet or privy seat for females shall be provided. For campgrounds
that have more than 20 campsites, one water closet or privy seat for males and
one water closet or privy seat for females shall be provided for each 20
campsites or fraction thereof. Sites which are designated for recreational
vehicles with internal toilets shall be deducted from the total number of sites
for which toilet facilities are required provided water is available for the
recreational vehicles. The campground must, however, provide at least one
toilet facility per sex.
b) At picnic areas, one water closet or privy seat for males and
one water closet or privy seat for females shall be provided for each 20 tables
or fraction thereof.
c) At sports areas, one water closet or privy seat for males and
one water closet or privy seat for females shall be provided for each 100
patrons or fraction thereof.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1010 HAND-WASHING FACILITIES
Section 800.1010
Hand-Washing Facilities
Where water-carriage toilets are
provided in recreational areas, hand-washing facilities shall be provided for
patrons in accordance with the following:
a) At campgrounds, one hand-washing sink for males and one
hand-washing sink for females shall be provided. For campgrounds that have
more than 20 campsites, one handwashing sink for males and one handwashing sink
for females shall be provided for each 20 campsites or fraction thereof. Sites
which are designated for recreational vehicles with internal handwashing
facilities shall be deducted from the total number of sites for which
handwashing facilities are required provided water is available for the
recreational vehicles. The campground must, however, provide at least one
handwashing facility per sex if water carriage toilets are provided.
b) At picnic areas, one hand-washing sink for males and one
hand-washing sink for females shall be provided for each 20 tables or fraction
thereof.
c) At sports areas, one hand-washing sink for males and one hand-washing
sink for females shall be provided for each 100 patrons or fraction thereof.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1020 SHOWER FACILITIES
Section 800.1020 Shower
Facilities
Showers at campgrounds shall be
provided with hot and cold running water which may be tempered or blended.
Water heaters shall be equipped with pressure/temperature relief valves in
accordance with the Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890).
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
SUBPART J: MAINTENANCE
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1100 REPORTING (REPEALED)
Section 800.1100 Reporting
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1110 MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES AND STRUCTURES
Section 800.1110 Maintenance
of Facilities and Structures
a) All recreational areas, including grounds, buildings, bathing
facilities, campsites and roadways shall be maintained free from deterioration
as explained in this Section. The area shall be kept free of garbage, refuse
and rubbish to minimize the potential for transmission of disease by vectors as
a result of insect breeding or rodent harborage.
b) Deteriorated structures and equipment in recreational areas
shall be either repaired or removed. In evaluating the structure, the
Department will consider its ability to support the loads for the purpose in
which it is intended as determined by an on-site inspection and engineering
evaluation. The Department shall also evaluate the structure to ensure that
conditions which will cause injury are eliminated. Based on the above
evaluation, the licensee shall either repair or remove the deteriorated
structure. Such conditions as rusted playground equipment, leaking roofs,
split or rotten support members and protruding nails shall be required to be
corrected.
c) Restrooms shall be maintained in a clean condition and in good
repair in accordance with the Sanitary Practice for Drinking Water, Sewage
Disposal and Rest Room Facilities (77 Ill. Adm. Code 895) rules.
(Source: Added at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
SUBPART K: DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1200 DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
Section 800.1200 Design of
Buildings
a) Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, roof and stairway
shall be sound and capable of supporting the load for which it was intended or
designed. The structure shall support all occupants permitted by Section
800.1200(d).
b) Every roof and exterior wall shall be constructed and
maintained to keep rain, sleet and snow from the interior of buildings used by
patrons for living or sleeping purposes.
c) Permanent buildings shall be separated by at least 10 feet
from other permanent buildings and at least 25 feet from any public road.
d) Each room for sleeping purposes shall contain at least 70
square feet of floor space. When occupied by two or more persons, each
sleeping room shall contain at least 40 square feet of floor space per occupant
if single deck bunks are used and at least 30 square feet of floor space per
occupant if double deck bunks are used. There shall be at least 30 inches of
clear space above all beds and beds shall not be located within 30 inches of
each other.
e) Each room used for combined sleeping, cooking and eating
purposes shall contain at least 100 square feet of floor space per occupant.
f) No building containing two or more sleeping rooms shall have
arrangements such that access to a sleeping room or access to toilet facilities
requires the occupants to pass through another sleeping room.
g) At least one half of the floor area in a sleeping room used
for determining maximum occupancy shall have a ceiling height at least seven
feet, and no floor area with a ceiling height of less than five feet shall be
used in determining maximum occupancy.
h) Every room used for sleeping shall have at least one openable
window or skylight or mechanical device for ventilation. The openable area of
the window shall be screened and shall equal at least four percent of the floor
area.
i) Every sleeping room shall have a window area equivalent to eight
percent of the floor area or artificial lighting equivalent to 2 lumens per
square foot of floor area or 25 watts of incandescent light per 100 square feet
of floor area.
j) All buildings of more than one story where sleeping or living
quarters are located on a floor above ground level shall have at least two
means of exit from upper floors and shall have at least one easily accessible
fire extinguisher (i.e., located not more than five (5) feet off the ground
with no objects placed in front of the extinguisher that blocks access to it)
in working order on each floor.
k) All buildings including those used for sleeping, living, food
preparation or eating shall be kept clean and free of insects and vermin.
l) Each floor level of all permanent buildings used for sleeping
shall be provided with a minimum of one smoke detector constructed, installed
and operated in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA
101, :Life Safety Code, 2021 Edition. The requirements of the Smoke Detector
Act shall be met.
m) All plumbing shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois
Plumbing Code in effect at the time of installation. The requirements of the
Illinois Plumbing License Law shall be met.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
SUBPART L: BOATING
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1300 BOATING
Section 800.1300 Boating
a) At marinas where docking of boats having self-contained
toilets is permitted in recreational areas, facilities for disposal of sewage
from the boat holding tanks shall be provided.
b) Where boat docking facilities are provided for overnight
sleeping in recreational areas, at least one toilet for males and one toilet
for females shall be available within 500 feet.
(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 12663, effective July 20, 1990)
SUBPART M: FISH CLEANING FACILITIES
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1400 FISH CLEANING FACILITIES
Section 800.1400 Fish
Cleaning Facilities
a) There shall be no accumulation of fish offal on the ground in
recreational areas.
b) When fish cleaning facilities are provided in a recreational
area, the facility must include the following:
1) A watertight container with a tight-fitting lid for offal.
2) A fish cleaning table resting on an impervious surface that is
sloped to drain.
3) A potable water hose bib fitted with a vacuum breaker.
c) When fish cleaning facilities are provided within a
recreational area, the fish cleaning table and impervious surface shall be
cleaned after each day of use to control flies and insects.
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
SUBPART N: STABLE SANITATION
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1500 STABLE SANITATION
Section 800.1500 Stable
Sanitation
a) Stables and corrals in recreational areas shall be located on
a well-drained, gently sloping site to prevent ponding of surface water and
shall be maintained in such a manner as to not create a nuisance or a source of
objectionable odor.
b) At least one toilet and one lavatory shall be provided within
300 feet of the stable area.
c) Manure accumulations shall be removed from stalls daily.
d) Manure storage must be at least 300 feet from sleeping and
eating facilities.
(Source: Amended at 4 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 147, effective October 29, 1980)
SUBPART O: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1600 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Section 800.1600 Electrical
Safety
a) New Installation
1) All electrical distribution systems constructed after July 1, 2023,
shall be designed and constructed to conform to the requirements of the
National Fire Protection Association's National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-2017).
Article 551B contains specific requirements for recreational vehicle parks.
Article 555 contains requirements for marinas and boat yards.
2) The Department shall allow the recreational vehicle site
electrical supply equipment to be located at a location other than that
specified by Article 551-47 of the National Electrical Code if the recreational
vehicle cord prescribed by Article 551-15(b) of the National Electrical Code
can be placed on the ground and reach the supply equipment without the need for
an extension cord.
b) Existing Installations. The following minimum requirements
shall apply at any and all portions of electrical systems installed prior to
July 1, 2023:
1) Conductors. The type and size of all conductors shall comply
with their approved use as indicated in the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-
1990).
2) Overcurrent Protection. All electrical power distribution
system conductors in recreational areas shall be protected against overcurrent by
circuit breakers or fuses sized for the rated current carrying capacity of the
conductors. Fuses and circuit breakers shall not have a larger rating than the
receptacles they protect.
3) Receptacles serving recreational vehicles shall be of the
grounding type of either 15, 20, 30, or 50 amperes. When tested by a
receptable tester, they shall not indicate any open ground, open neutral or
open hot conductors or reversed wiring conditions.
4) Weatherproof Equipment. All switches, circuit breakers receptacles,
control equipment, junction boxes and metering devices located outside shall be
weatherproof equipment when in use or a cover must be placed over them so they
are weatherproof when in use.
5) Splices. All electrical power distribution feeders shall be
continuous from fitting to fitting, and all splices shall comply with the
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-1990).
6) Clearances
A) In areas that are subject to movement of vehicles, overhead
electrical power distribution wiring shall be at least 15 feet above grade. In
areas that are not subject to movement of vehicles, overhead electrical power
distribution wiring shall be at least 10 feet above grade, sidewalks,
platforms, or any projections from which they may be reached.
B) A horizontal clearance of three feet shall be maintained
between vehicles and the support for overhead conductors.
C) Outdoor receptacles shall be located at least 18 inches above
ground level.
7) Adequacy of Supports. Any structure used to support
electrical wiring or equipment shall be capable of supporting the required
structural loads. Electrical equipment shall not be attached to trees.
8) Tree branches. Dead tree branches which overhang distribution
wiring shall be removed and live branches which touch distribution wiring shall
be trimmed.
c) Maintenance of All Systems
All electrical
systems shall be maintained in a safe state of repair. All damaged or
defective equipment shall be repaired or replaced. All loose equipment shall
be secured. All face plates and panel fronts shall be in place and all live
parts shall be covered to prevent accidental contact. All components of the
electrical system shall be periodically inspected by the licensee to determine
if they are properly functioning.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 17, 2023)
SUBPART P: RULES OF PRACTICE IN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1700 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Section 800.1700
Administrative Hearings
Administrative hearings will be
conducted in accordance with the Rules of Practice and Procedure in
Administrative Hearings (77 Ill. Adm. Code 100) adopted by the Illinois
Department of Public Health pursuant to Section 4 (a)(i) of the Illinois
Administrative Procedure Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 127, par. 1004 (a)(i)).
(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
SUBPART Q: CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN FLOOD PLAINS
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1800 SCOPE (REPEALED)
Section 800.1800 Scope
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1810 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED)
Section 800.1810 Definitions
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.1820 VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE (REPEALED)
Section 800.1820
Verification of Compliance (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
Section 800.APPENDIX A Regional Offices
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER n: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 800
RECREATIONAL AREA CODE
SECTION 800.TABLE A MINIMUM POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENT FOR RECREATIONAL AREAS WHERE PATRONS REMAIN FOR SIX HOURS OR MORE (REPEALED)
Section 800.TABLE A Minimum
Potable Water Requirement for Recreational Areas Where Patrons Remain for Six
Hours or More (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 11076, effective July 1, 1986)
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