Section 400.11303. Light, ventilation, and screening.  


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  • (1) A camp shall ensure that every sleeping room that is occupied by campers is constructed as follows:

    (a)   Has natural light that is from a source which is equal to an area that is not less than 8% of the floor area of the room.

    (b)   Has total operable window area that is not less than 45% of the required window area, unless mechanical ventilation is provided. A camp shall not count a skylight, louver, transom, glass-blocked panel, or similar light-transmitting device for more than 50% of the required area in place of conventional windows, screened areas, and glazed doors.

    (2)    A camp shall supply screens for each door, window, and other opening to the outside that is used for ventilation of a building  occupied   by  campers for the control of

    flying insects. A screen door shall swing outward and have a self-closing device that is in working condition.

    (3)    A camp shall ensure that all openings into tents are  screened  for insect control or, as an alternative, that personal protective netting is made available to campers.

History: 1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.