Section 1545.170 Bunk Rooms, Camp Cars and Dormitories

Section 1545

Section 1545.170  Bunk Rooms,

Camp Cars and Dormitories

a)         The walls, floor and ceilings of bunk rooms, camp cars and

dormitories shall be so constructed as to provide protection from outside

weather elements and to permit their being readily cleaned, and they shall be

kept cleaned and in good repair.  Wood floors shall be raised above the ground

sufficiently to allow air space beneath them.

b)         Ventilation shall be provided by windows opening directly to

the outside air.

c)         During the period between May 1 and November 1, all outer

doors and windows shall be equipped with screens.

d)         Adequate heating, cooling and ventilation shall be provided to

maintain a temperature of at least 68°F and no greater than 78°F, or 20° below

ambient, whichever is warmer, during normal hot weather.

e)         Lighting by windows and/or acceptable artificial illumination

shall be provided.

f)         At least a 7-foot ceiling measured at the

entrance to the camp car shall be provided.

g)         Each habitable room in a camp car shall be

provided with adequate lighting.

h)         Every camp car shall be constructed in a manner

that provides protection against the weather.

i)          All steps, entry ways, passageways and

corridors providing normal entry to or between camp cars shall be constructed

of durable weather resistant material and properly maintained.  Any broken or

unsafe fixtures or components in need of repairs shall be repaired or replaced

promptly.

j)          Floors shall be of smooth and tight

construction and shall be kept in good repair.

k)         All living quarters shall be provided with

windows, the total of which shall not be less than 10 percent of the floor

area.  At least one-half of each window designed to be opened shall be so

constructed that it can be opened for purposes of ventilation.  Durable opaque

window coverings shall be provided to reduce the entrance of light during

sleeping hours

be kept in good repair.

k)         All living quarters shall be provided with

windows, the total of which shall not be less than 10 percent of the floor

area.  At least one-half of each window designed to be opened shall be so

constructed that it can be opened for purposes of ventilation.  Durable opaque

window coverings shall be provided to reduce the entrance of light during

sleeping hours.

l)          All exterior openings shall be effectively

screened with material that is equivalent to or finer than 16-mesh.  All screen

doors shall be equipped with self-closing devices.

m)        In a facility where employees cook, live and

sleep, a minimum of 90 square feet per person shall be provided.  Sanitary

facilities shall be provided for storing and preparing food.

n)         In camp cars where meals are provided, adequate

facilities to feed employees within a 60-minute period shall be provided.

o)         All heating, cooking, ventilation, air

conditioning and water heating equipment shall be installed in accordance with

applicable local regulations governing such installations.

p)         Every camp car shall be provided with equipment

capable of maintaining a temperature of at least 68

°

F and no greater than 78

°

F,

or 20

°

below ambient, whichever is warmer,

during normal hot weather.