Section 1040. Physical environment of wilderness programs or adventure activities

A. Each resident shall have adequate personal storage area.

B. Fire extinguishers of a 2A 10BC rating shall be maintained so that it is never necessary to travel more than 75 feet to a fire extinguisher from combustion-type heating devices, campfires, or other source of combustion.

C. Artificial lighting shall be provided in a safe manner.

D. All areas of the campsite shall be lighted for safety when occupied by residents.

E. A telephone or other means of communication is required at each area where residents sleep or participate in programs.

F. First aid kits used by wilderness campsite programs and providers that take residents on adventure activities shall be activity appropriate and shall be accessible at all times.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.