§ 21-5. Sanitation and safety requirements for parks., Article I. In General, Chapter 21. Trailers and Trailer Parks, Part II. Code of Ordinances, Code of Ordinances, New Milford

Each trailer park and extension thereof shall conform to the following sanitary requirements:

(1)

Water supply. A supply of 300 gallons of potable water per trailer lot per day shall be provided from faucets only and from a source approved by the Health Officer.

(2)

Wiring. Each trailer lot shall be provided with electrical wiring and connections in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

(3)

Refuse disposal. Licensees shall furnish at least one refuse can with a tight-fitting cover for each occupied trailer lot. Refuse shall be collected and removed regularly and in such manner that no nuisance shall be maintained. It shall be the responsibility of each licensee to maintain proper sanitary conditions with respect to waste and refuse disposal.

(4)

Laundry facilities. Laundry facilities shall be provided in a heated building at the ratio of one tub for every three trailers or one automatic washer for every six trailers. Hot water shall be available on all weekdays.

(5)

Trailer occupancy. Occupancy of each trailer shall be limited to two persons per room. If there are no separate rooms, total occupancy shall be limited to four persons; however, for the purpose of computing the total number of occupants, the kitchen, if any, and bathroom, if any, shall not be considered rooms.

(6)

Toilet facilities. Every trailer park shall have separate and adequately lighted and ventilated toilet rooms for each sex, distinctly marked "Men" and "Women," within a distance of not more than 200 feet of any part of such park, with the following minimum sanitary facilities, supplied with running water, provided for each:

Water closet accommodations shall be provided in the ratio of at least one water closet for every eight females or less, and at least one water closet for every 15 males or less; in addition, one urinal shall be provided for each male toilet so provided. The location of the water closets shall be plainly indicated by signs. The accommodations of the water closets shall be based on the total park capacity, according to the accepted plans and specifications submitted with the application, and shall be computed on the basis of a minimum of three persons to each trailer. For the purpose of such computation, the sexes shall be considered as being equal in number.

Proper facilities for washing hands shall be provided in every toilet room, or within 10 feet of the entrance thereof, in the ratio of at least one lavatory or sink for every two or fewer water closets and urinals. Separate facilities shall be provided for each sex. No drinking water faucets or outlets shall be placed in any toilet room or water closet compartment.

One shower shall be provided for every four trailer lots or fraction thereof up to 50 and one shower for each 10 trailer lots over 50.

Toilet facilities shall be completely partitioned for privacy and all accommodations shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition by the licensee.

Whenever required by the Health Officer, footbaths shall be installed in each male and female shower room. The licensee shall provide for the maintenance of a solution of water and chlorine, having an available chlorine content of at least 1/2 of 1%, in such footbaths. Where footbaths are not required, the floors of the shower room shall be washed down at least twice a day with a chlorine solution of the above-mentioned strength.

Said buildings shall be heated from September 15 to June 1 so that the temperatures shall register not less than 68° F.

The floors of all water closets or compartments containing bathing facilities shall be constructed and maintained in a waterproof condition by using cement, concrete, tile or other type of waterproofing material.

All excreta and liquid waste shall be collected in proper receptacles and emptied into suitable sewer or septic tank connected fixtures, located near the toilet buildings, ventilated and equipped with facilities for rinsing the containers.

Connections to sewers or sewage disposal systems shall be trapped to prevent dissemination of odors.

The spillage or drainage of waste water upon the superficial area of any trailer park is prohibited.

The licensee, or employees under his control, shall furnish such services as may be necessary to maintain sanitary conditions at all times.

The sewage disposal system shall be approved by the Sewer Commission and the Health Officer and shall be extended or the operation modified or corrected whenever required by the Sewer Commission or Health Officer.