Chapter 15A NCAC 18A

15A ncac 18a .3335 APPEALS PROCEDURE Appeals concerning the interpretation and enforcement of the rules in this Section shall be made in accordance with G.S. 150B. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; Eff. August 1, 2002; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without s…

SECTION .3400 - COASTAL RECREATIONAL WATERS MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND NOTIFICATION 15A NCAC 18A .3401 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply to this Section: (1) "Division" means the Division of Marine Fisheries or its authorized agent. (2) "Enterococcus" means a gra…

15A NCAC 18A .3402 BACTERIOLOGICAL LIMITS FOR SWIMMING AREAS (a) The enterococcus level in a Tier I swimming area shall not equal or exceed either: (1) a geometric mean of 35 enterococci per 100 milliliters of water; or (2) a single sample of 104 enterococci per 100 milliliters o…

15A NCAC 18A .3403 PUBLIC NOTICE OF INCREASED HEALTH RISKS IN SWIMMING AREAS (a) Tier I Swimming areas: (1) A pending swimming advisory shall be issued by the Division of Marine Fisheries if a water sample from a swimming area is equal to or exceeds the bacteriological limit set …

15a ncac 18a .3404 SWIMMING ADVISORIES FOR POINT SOURCE DISCHARGES INTO SWIMMING AREAS (a) The Division of Marine Fisheries shall post at least one sign at a wastewater treatment plant that discharges into swimming waters, which shall stay posted until the discharge is removed. T…

15a ncac 18a .3405 RESCINDING A PENDING SWIMMING ADVISORY OR SWIMMING ADVISORY (a) A pending swimming advisory shall be rescinded by the Division of Marine Fisheries via social media release when the resample collected meets the bacteriological limit set forth in Rule .3402(a)(2)…

SECTION .3500 – rules governing the sanitation of primitive camps 15A NCAC 18a .3501 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply throughout this Section: (1) "Approved" means food which complies with requirements of the NC Department of Agriculture or the US Department of A…

15A NCAC 18A .3502 PRIMITIVE EXPERIENCE BASE CAMP PERMIT APPROVAL OF PLANS Plans, drawn to scale, and specifications for primitive experience camps or facilities in existing primitive camps shall include a topographic map of the base camp, buildings, water supply system, waste wa…

15A NCAC 18A .3503 PERMIT TO OPERATE (a) No person shall operate a primitive experience camp within the State of North Carolina who does not possess a valid primitive experience base camp permit and a permit to operate issued by the Department. No permit to operate shall be issue…

15A NCAC 18A .3504 INSPECTIONS AND RE-INSPECTIONS (a) For primitive experience camps that operate six months or less per calendar year, an unannounced inspection shall be conducted at least once during the operating season. For primitive experience camps that operate more than si…

15A NCAC 18A .3505 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIMITIVE BASE CAMPS Primitive experience camps base of operations shall comply with the following: (1) Any camp buildings such as shelters, storage facilities, food storage facilities, permanent sleeping quarters and sheds, shall be k…

15A NCAC 18A .3506 SANITATION Primitive experience camps may conduct cookouts, overnight trips or similar primitive camping activities provided accepted sanitation standards are maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Written procedures regarding sanitation …

15A NCAC 18A .3507 SANITIZING PROCEDURES Where required in these Rules, eating and drinking utensils shall be sanitized by one of the following methods: (1) Immersion for at least one minute in clean hot water of at least 170° F (77°C). A thermometer accurate to 3° F (5°C) shall …

15a ncac 18a .3508 PRIMITIVE BASE CAMP WATER SUPPLY (a) Water supplies shall be provided in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A .1700 Rules Governing the Protection of Water Supplies. (b) Water samples for bacteriological analysis from non-community supplies shall be collected by the De…

15A NCAC 18A .3509 SWIMMING POOLS Swimming and wading pools shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools, 15A NCAC 18A .2500. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-248; Eff. May 1, 2004; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.…

15A NCAC 18A .3510 DRINKING WATER FACILITIES Drinking water facilities shall be provided. Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be of a sanitary angle-jet design, shall be kept clean and shall be regulated such that water flow is at least two inches above the mouth piece. This R…

15A NCAC 18A .3511 FOOD SUPPLIES All food shall be obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling and shall be properly identified. Food in hermetically sealed containers shall have been processed in a commercial food processing establishment o…

15A NCAC 18A .3512 MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS (a) Only Grade "A" pasteurized milk and milk products shall be used. The term "milk products" shall mean milk products as defined in 15A NCAC 18A .1200. Copies of 15A NCAC 18A .1200 may be obtained from the Department of Environment and N…

15A NCAC 18A .3513 SHELLFISH (a) All shellfish and crustacea meat shall be obtained from sources in compliance with the Department's rules on shellfish and crustacea. Copies of 15A NCAC 18A .0300 through .0900 may be obtained from the Department. If the source of clams, oysters, …

15A NCAC 18A .3514 ICE HANDLING (a) Ice which is to be used in drinks, ice water, tea, and coffee, or in connection with the chilling or serving of food shall be manufactured from an approved water supply and shall be stored and handled in a sanitary manner. (b) Storage boxes sha…

15A NCAC 18A .3515 FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES (a) In order to operate a primitive experience camp the owner, operator, manager or responsible person of the camp who is employed full time in that particular camp must have successfully completed in the past three years a food service s…

15A NCAC 18A .3516 VERMIN CONTROL: PREMISES: (a) Only those pesticides shall be used which have been approved for a specific use and properly registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in accorda…

15A NCAC 18A .3517 MISCELLANEOUS (a) Hazardous materials, such as fuel, chemicals, explosives, equipment and apparatuses, shall be handled and stored so as to minimize health hazards in accordance with existing laws, rules and ordinances. (b) Protective railings, fences, or simil…

15A NCAC 18A .3518 PROCEDURE WHEN INFECTION SUSPECTED When the local health department has reason to suspect the possibility of exposure to, or transmission of, infection within a foodhandling operation from any person or from any food or drink, the local health director shall ac…

15A NCAC 18A .3519 INFORMAL REVIEW PROCESS AND APPEALS PROCEDURE (a) If a permit holder disagrees with a decision of an Environmental Health Specialist on the interpretation, application or enforcement of the Rules of this Section the permit holder may: (1) Request an informal re…

SECTION .3600 – rules governing the SANITATION OF resident CAMPS 15A NCAC 18A .3601 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply throughout this Section: (1) "Approved" means food that complies with requirements of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or …

15A NCAC 18A .3602 STANDARDS AND APPROVAL OF PLANS (a) The owner or manager of a proposed resident camp shall submit plans, drawn to scale, as well as a topographic map, for buildings and equipment, water supply system, wastewater disposal system, and recreational waters to the h…

15A NCAC 18A .3603 PERMITS (a) No person shall operate a resident camp within the State of North Carolina who does not possess a valid permit from the Department except that residential therapeutic (habilitative) camps and children's foster care camps licensed by the Department o…

15A NCAC 18A .3604 PUBLIC DISPLAY OF GRADE CARD Inspections of resident camps shall be made in accordance with this Section. Upon completion of an inspection, the environmental health specialist shall remove the existing grade card, issue a new grade card and post the new grade c…

15A NCAC 18A .3605 INSPECTIONS AND REINSPECTIONS (a) For resident camps that operate six months or less per year, an unannounced inspection shall be conducted at least once during the operating season. For resident camps that operate more than six months per year, an unannounced …

15A NCAC 18A .3606 grading (a) The sanitation grading of all resident camps shall be based on a system of scoring wherein all resident camps receiving a score of at least 90 percent shall be awarded Grade A; all resident camps receiving a score of at least 80 percent and less tha…

15a ncac 18a .3607 procedure when infection suspected When the local health department has reason to suspect the possibility of exposure to, or transmission of, infection within a resident camp from any person or from any food or drink, the local health director shall act in acco…

15A NCAC 18A .3608 SITE The topography, drainage and other site factors for the resident camp facilities and activities, shall be such that the site is free of actual or potential health hazards. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; 130A-248; Eff. October 1, 2007; Pursuant to G…

15A NCAC 18A .3609 WATER SUPPLY (a) In Resident Camps, water supplies shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A .1700, Rules Governing the Protection of Water Supplies. (b) Water samples for bacteriological analysis from non-community supplies shall be collected by the Department …

15A NCAC 18A .3610 LIQUID WASTES All sewage and wastewater in resident camps shall be disposed of in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A .1900 or 15A NCAC 02H .0200. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; 130A-248; Eff. October 1, 2007; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary wit…

15A NCAC 18A .3611 solid wastes and by-products disposal (a) In Resident Camps, all solid wastes containing food scraps and other decomposable material shall, prior to disposal, be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent containers such as garbage cans, which shall be kept covered with…

15A NCAC 18A .3612 SWIMMING POOLS When Swimming Pools are provided for recreational use in resident camps, they shall meet the requirements in 15A NCAC 18A .2500, Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; 130A-248; Eff. October 1, 2007; Pursuan…

15a ncac 18a .3613 camp buildings construction and maintenance requirements All resident camp buildings shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall comply with the following specific requirements: (1) All floors shall be of such materials and so constructed to be easily clea…

15A NCAC 18A .3614 LODGING FACILITIES (a) In Resident Camps, permanent sleeping quarters shall provide cross ventilation, at least 30 inches between beds, a minimum of six feet between heads of sleepers and at least one bed for every camper. Only single beds or double level bunk …

15A NCAC 18A .3615 TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY: AND BATHING FACILITIES (a) All resident camps shall be provided with toilet and handwashing facilities within 500 feet of permanent sleeping quarters. (b) Toilet facilities shall be provided at a rate of not more than 20 campers an…

15A NCAC 18A .3616 DRINKING WATER FACILITIES In Resident Camps, drinking water facilities shall be provided. Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be of a sanitary angle-jet design, shall be kept clean and shall be properly regulated such that water flow is at least two inches a…

15a ncac 18a .3617 Premises: vermin control and miscellaneous (a) In Resident Camps, only those pesticides shall be used which have been approved for a specific use and properly registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and with the North Carolina Department of Agricult…

15A NCAC 18A .3618 FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES (a) In Resident camps, food service facilities shall include a kitchen of adequate size for the number of meals served. The facility shall be completely enclosed, of permanent construction and contain a dining hall providing protection f…

15A NCAC 18A .3619 field sanitation Resident camps may conduct cookouts, overnight trips or similar primitive camping activities provided field sanitation standards are maintained in accordance with the provisions of the rules of this Section. Written procedures regarding field s…

15A NCAC 18A .3620 FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES (a) In Resident Camp food service, all employees shall wear clean outer clothing and shall be clean as to their person and methods of food handling. No employee shall use tobacco in any form while engaged in the washing of eating and cook…

15A NCAC 18A .3621 FOOD SUPPLIES In Resident Camps, all food shall be obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling and shall be identified. All meat, meat food products, poultry and poultry products shall have been inspected for wholesomeness…

15a ncac 18a .3622 FOOD PROTECTION (a) In Resident Camps, all unwrapped or unenclosed food and drink on display shall be protected in such manner that the direct line from the customer's mouth to the food shall be intercepted by glass or similar shields and shall be otherwise pro…

15A NCAC 18A .3623 MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS (a) Only Grade "A" pasteurized milk and milk products shall be used for campers and staffing in resident camps. The term "milk products" shall mean milk products as defined in 15A NCAC 18A .1200. Copies of 15A NCAC 18A .1200 may be obtain…

15A NCAC 18A .3624 ICE HANDLING (a) In Resident Camps, ice that is to be used in fountain drinks, ice water, tea and coffee, or in connection with the chilling or serving of salads, vegetables or other foods shall be manufactured from a water supply meeting the requirements of Ru…

15A NCAC 18A .3625 Seafood (a) In Resident Camps, all shellfish and crustacea meat shall be obtained from sources in compliance with 15A NCAC 18A .0300 through .0900 which may be obtained from the Department. If the source of clams, oysters, or mussels is outside the state, the s…