{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-450-150","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-450-150","heading":"Safety","body":"A. The electrical installation and electrical hook-up provided  to self-contained camping units and other mobile units shall be in accordance with the provisions of local electrical ordinances, or if no such ordinance exists, in accordance with the provisions of the  Virginia Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) applicable at the time of installation.\n\nB.  The permit holder shall exercise precautions to prevent the outbreak of fires. If open fires are permitted,  a definite area shall be provided within the bounds of each campsite for the building of fires by the camper, with a cleared area surrounding the  fire site to aid in fire control.\n\nC.  The permit holder shall take precautions in the storage and handling of gasoline, gas cylinders, or other explosive materials, in accordance with local, state, and national safety standards.\n\nD. The  permit holder shall make  provisions for the use and control of  all-terrain vehicles, trail bikes, and other similar vehicles within the confines of the camping area to prevent accidents to small children and campers.\n\nE. Broken bottles, glass, and other sharp objects shall not be allowed to create a hazard to children or others.\n\nF. A register shall be kept for recording the names of all campers, the date of campsite occupancy by each camper, and the number and location of occupied campsites.\n\nG. Campground permit holders shall develop and maintain an emergency response plan. This plan shall include identification of a point of contact during emergency incidents and a written plan for communicating emergency response information to campers. The plan shall also include provisions for camper safety, identification, and evacuation in the event of natural disasters, fires, or other emergencies. Contact telephone numbers for local police, fire response, and emergency medical services shall be posted in a central location in all campgrounds.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 450. Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter450/section150/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:23Z","sha256":"c865faf30c474490be3750d28dee4a04f62bbcffab7df24b1a64056bd65158cb","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-450-140","next":"us-va/12vac5-450-160"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}