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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER QRECREATION ACTIVITIES
DIVISION 4WILDERNESS HIKING AND CAMPING EXCURSIONS
RULE §748.3861What are the requirements for toilet facilities during overnight camping excursions?

(a) If the campsite is not provided with toilet facilities, pit privies or other portable toilets, there must be separate designated areas for each gender for toilet use.

(b) Toilet paper must be available at all times, as needed.

(c) Privies must be located at least:

  (1) 20 feet from any stream, lake, well, spring, or other water supply; and

  (2) 75 feet from the camp, tent, sleeping, or housing arrangement.

(d) Soap and water for hand washing must be located within 20 feet of the toilet areas.


Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3861 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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