DHS 178.14(5)(c)
(c) Independent camping unit campground. Where a campground is designed for and exclusively limited to use by independent camping units, the campground shall provide a backup toilet for each sex for every 100 sites or fraction thereof, which shall be available at all times that the campground is occupied.
DHS 178.14 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; corrections in (1) (a) and (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, August, 1998, No. 512; corrections in (1) (a) and (2) were made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register May 2002 No. 557;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.09
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (5) (a) 1. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637; corrections in (1) (a), (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
DHS 178.15(1)(1) All campgrounds accommodating independent camping units on unsewered sites shall provide a sanitary station in the ratio of 1 for every 300 sites or fraction thereof unless the operator submits a plan to the department and obtains an approval for an alternate method for disposal of liquid wastes.
DHS 178.15(2)
(2) The sanitary station shall consist of at least a trapped 4 inch sewer riser pipe connected to the campground sanitary sewer system, surrounded at the inlet end by a concrete apron sloped to the drain, and with a suitable hinged cover provided for the riser. A water outlet shall be included to permit sanitary maintenance of the station. The water outlet shall be marked: "THIS WATER FOR FLUSHING AND CLEANING — NOT FOR DRINKING OR DOMESTIC PURPOSES". The water outlet hose shall be mounted on a reel or tower to ensure that the nozzle does not touch the ground when not in use. The water outlet shall be provided with an approved device to prevent backflow.
DHS 178.15(3)
(3) A sanitary station may not be located within 50 feet of a permanent body of surface water nor within 75 feet of a designated campsite.
DHS 178.15 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.10
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 178.16
DHS 178.16
Toilet or shower building. If a building housing toilets, handwashing facilities and showers or only toilets or showers is provided at a campground, it shall be constructed in compliance with
chs. SPS 361 to
365. The sewage system serving the building shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with
ch. 145, Stats., and
chs. SPS 382,
383, and
384.
DHS 178.16 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register May 2002 No. 557;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.11
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
DHS 178.16 Note
HFS 178.17 Enforcement. History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, January, 1995, No. 469; correction in (4) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register May 2002 No. 557;
CR 08-073: r.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 178.17(1)(1)
General. Campground garbage and refuse shall be stored in covered containers which are durable, easily cleanable, and insect, rodent and water resistant. Outside storage of plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags or baled units containing garbage or refuse is prohibited. Containers for garbage and refuse shall be located within 400 feet of each campsite except that the department may approve a centrally located garbage/refuse handling system.
DHS 178.17(2)
(2) Container numbers. There shall be a sufficient number of containers to hold all the garbage and refuse that accumulates.
DHS 178.17(3)
(3) Container maintenance. Garbage and refuse containers shall be emptied as often as necessary to prevent the development of odor, the attraction of insects and rodents and overflow. Containers shall be cleaned as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions.
DHS 178.17(4)
(4) Incineration. Where garbage or refuse is burned on the premises, the burning shall be done by controlled incineration that prevents the escape of particulate matter in accordance with
chs. NR 415 and
445, except that incidental burning of combustibles may be done at campsite fireplaces. Areas around incinerator facilities shall be clean and orderly.
DHS 178.17(5)
(5) Solid waste. Solid waste disposal sites in the campground shall be in compliance with
ch. NR 502.
DHS 178.17(6)
(6) Fish and game cleaning station. When provided, a fish and game cleaning station shall be reasonably fly-tight and vermin-proof and maintained in a sanitary manner.
DHS 178.17 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.12
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 178.18
DHS 178.18
Fire protection. Campgrounds shall be kept free of camper generated litter, rubbish and other flammable materials. At least one maintained fire extinguisher shall be available in the campground office or other building within the campground.
DHS 178.18 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.13
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 178.19(1)(1)
General. When a campground operator rents a camping unit or shelter unit, the interior of the unit shall be in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair.
DHS 178.19(2)(a)(a) All furnishings and appliances in a rented camping unit shall be cleaned between occupancies and maintained in a good state of repair. Whenever multi-use food and beverage utensils are provided, they shall be washed and sanitized between occupancies. At a minimum, the sanitizing process shall include the use of a 100 part per million hypochlorite solution.
DHS 178.19 Note
Note: Bleach is a commonly used sanitizer. One-half ounce of bleach at a 5.25% concentration of sodium hypochlorite mixed with two gallons of water yields a 100 ppm solution.
DHS 178.19(2)(b)
(b) Rented sleeping paraphernalia such as sleeping bags and bed linens shall be laundered or dry cleaned between rentals.
DHS 178.19 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.14
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 178.20(1)(1)
General. The campground operator shall maintain the campground and related facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.
DHS 178.20(2)
(2) Register. A campground register shall be maintained containing the name of the principal campsite occupant and the number in the party. The register shall be available to any authorized employee or agent of the department who, in carrying out his or her duties, wishes to inspect the register. The register information shall be kept for at least one year after the departure of the occupant of a site.
DHS 178.20(3)
(3) Change of ownership. The campground operator shall promptly notify the department in writing of an intention to permanently cease operations and shall supply the department with the name and mailing address of any new operator.
DHS 178.20 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.15
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 178.21(1)
(1)
General. The operator of a special event campground shall submit a letter of application for a permit to the department or agent at least 7 days prior to opening. At a minimum, the application shall include the location of the event, an estimate of the number of people to be accommodated, the number of, type and provisions for servicing and maintaining toilet facilities to be provided, the water supply source and distribution method, and the method of handling solid and liquid waste.
DHS 178.21(2)
(2) Water. Water which is safe for human consumption shall be provided in a manner approved by the department or its agent.
DHS 178.21(3)
(3) Toilets. The number of toilets shall be provided as stated in
ch. SPS 362. Toilets shall be constructed in accordance with
s. SPS 362.2900 and
ch. SPS 391 and shall be fly-tight and vermin proof with impervious floors, seat risers and seats. Doors shall have self-closing devices and be equipped with a privacy lock.
DHS 178.21(4)
(4) Wastewater. Water which was used for cleaning or personal hygiene shall be disposed of in a manner not to create a nuisance.
DHS 178.21(5)
(5) Solid waste, storage and disposal. Garbage and refuse shall be stored in accordance with
s. DHS 178.12.
DHS 178.21 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; corrections in (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, August, 1998, No. 512; corrections in (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register May 2002 No. 557;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 178.16
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
