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PD 856 CHAPTER X.—CMPS AND PICNIC GROUNDS

Section 55 · 1 provisions

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Section 55

SEC. 55. No camps and picnic grounds shall be open for public patronage without a sanitary permit issued by the Secretary or his duly authorized representative. Camps and picnic ground sites shall not be subject to flooding, must be well drained, distant from any source of nuisance and will not endanger sources of any public water supply. Camp and picnic houses shall be provided with adequate lighting and ventilation. Where tents are used flooring shall be at least 4 inches above the ground. Adequate and safe drinking water shall be available at all times in accordance with the provisions of Chapter II of this Code. Adequate number of sanitary facilities shall be provided. Sewage disposal shall be in accordance with the provisions on Chapter XVII of this Code. The storage, preparation and serving food shall be in accordance with Chapter III of this Code. Refuse cans shall be provided at strategic points in the ground area provided with tight fitting cover. A regular collection service shall be maintained. Refuse disposal shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XVIII of this Code. Camps and picnic grounds shall at all times be maintained clean, free from litter and accumulated rubbish. A program on Vermin Control shall be made in accordance with Chapter XVI of this Code.

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