| (C) A sample of water from the new or repaired main
shall be submitted to a laboratory certified by TCEQ for bacteriological
examination so as to be assured that the disinfection procedure was
effective.
(8) Calcium hypochlorite. A supply of calcium hypochlorite
disinfectant shall be kept on hand for use when making repairs and
repairing line breaks.
(9) Lead control. Use of pipes and pipe fittings that
contain more than 8.0% lead or solders and flux that contain more
than 0.2% lead is prohibited for installation or repair of any water
supply and for installation or repair of any plumbing in a residential
or nonresidential facility providing water for human consumption.
This requirement may be waived for lead joints that are necessary
for repairs to cast iron pipe.
(10) Flushing of water system mains. All dead-end mains
should be flushed at monthly intervals or more frequently to maintain
water quality.
(11) Collection system location.
(A) No sanitary sewers or septic tanks shall be allowed
within a distance of 50 feet of any well used for drinking water.
No cesspool or septic tank open-jointed drain field shall be allowed
within a distance of 150 feet of any well used for drinking water.
(B) Storm sewers located within specified distances
for sanitary sewers shall be constructed so as to prevent leakage
from them.
(C) Water lines and sanitary sewers shall be installed
no closer to each other than nine feet.
(12) Well logs. Copies of well material setting data,
geological log, sealing information (pressure cementing and surface
protection), disinfection information, bacteriological sample results,
and a chemical analysis report of a representative sample of water
from the well shall be kept on file.
(13) Interconnection. No physical connection between
the distribution system of a camp water supply and that of any other
water supply shall be permitted.
(14) Abandoned wells. Abandoned water supply wells
owned by the camp shall be plugged with cement according to 16 TAC
Chapter 76 (relating to Water Well Drillers and Water Well Pump Installers).
Wells that are not in use and are non-deteriorated as defined in those
rules shall be tested every five years to demonstrate that they are
in a non-deteriorated condition. Deteriorated wells shall be either
plugged with cement or repaired to a non-deteriorated condition.
(r) Disposal of youth camp wastewater. All camp wastewater
shall be disposed of into a community sanitary sewage system or an
approved On-site Sewage Facility in accordance with 30 TAC Chapter
285 (relating to On-Site Sewage Facilities). In remote areas, the
use of chemical toilets is allowed, if the facilities are built and
maintained in accordance with manufacturer designs.
(s) Disposal of solid waste. Solid wastes shall be
disposed of at a TCEQ approved sanitary landfill or other disposal
facility approved by TCEQ under 30 TAC Chapter 330 (relating to Municipal
Solid Waste).
(t) Permanent food preparation, storage and service
areas. Permanent food preparation, storage and service areas shall
be maintained in compliance with Chapter 228 of this title (relating
to Retail Food). Items inspected may include, but are not limited
to:
(1) proper cooling for cooked/prepared food;
(2) cold hold (41 degrees Fahrenheit/45 degrees Fahrenheit);
(3) hot hold (135 degrees Fahrenheit);
(4) proper cooking temperatures;
(5) rapid reheating (165 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours);
(6) personnel with infections restricted/excluded;
(7) proper/adequate hand washing;
(8) good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other);
(9) approved source/labeling;
(10) sound condition - food is not from unapproved
sources or in unsound condition;
(11) proper handling of ready-to-eat foods;
(12) no cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other;
(13) approved systems (HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Points) plans/time as public health control);
(14) water supply - approved sources/sufficient capacity/hot
and cold water under pressure;
(15) equipment adequate to maintain product temperature;
(16) hand wash facilities adequate and accessible;
(17) hand wash facilities equipped with soap and towels;
(18) no evidence of insect contamination;
(19) no evidence of rodents/other animals;
(20) toxic items properly labeled/stored/used;
(21) manual/mechanical ware washing and sanitizing
at proper ppm/temperature;
(22) manager demonstration of knowledge of safe food
handling procedures;
(23) approved sewage/wastewater disposal system, proper
disposal;
(24) thermometers provided/accurate/properly calibrated
(±2 degrees Fahrenheit);
(25) food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils
cleaned/sanitized/good repair; and
(26) posting of consumer advisories (abdominal thrust/disclosure/reminder/buffet
plate).
(u) Playgrounds and equipment. Playgrounds and playground
equipment shall meet the standards set forth in the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission Publication Number 325, "Public Playground
Safety Handbook," November 2010. Equipment that does not meet these
standards may not be used by campers.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §265.13 adopted to be effective April 16, 2006, 31 TexReg 3049; amended to be effective May 16, 2010, 35 TexReg 3815; amended to be effective March 13, 2014, 39 TexReg 1713; amended to be effective February 18, 2018, 43 TexReg 580; amended to be effective June 25, 2020, 45 TexReg 4202 |
