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Tent encampments shall meet the following fire, safety, and health requirements:

A. Fire Safety. The homeless encampment shall conform to the following requirements:

1. Open Fires. Within individual tents there shall be no open fires for cooking or heating;

2. Heating Appliances. No heating appliances within the individual tents are allowed.

3. Cooking. A common tent may provide community cooking facilities and services for the camp, but only if approved by the host agency and the health department. No cooking appliances are allowed within individual tents of residents;

4. Fire Extinguishers. An adequate number and appropriate rating of fire extinguishers shall be provided as approved by the fire department;

5. Emergency Access. Adequate access for the fire and emergency medical apparatus shall be provided. This shall be determined by the fire marshal;

6. Separation. Adequate separation between tents and other structures shall be maintained as determined by the fire marshal; and

7. Electrical Service. Electrical service shall be in accordance with recognized and accepted practice. Electrical cords are not to be strung together and any cords used must be approved for exterior use.

B. Health. All necessary sanitary facilities including temporary outhouses/port-a-potties and facilities for hand washing shall be provided. All applicable health standards for providing and using such facilities shall be satisfied as required by the health department.

C. Access for Inspections. The host agency shall permit inspections by city staff and the Thurston County health department to ensure compliance with the conditions of this permit. Inspections shall occur at reasonable times, and may occur without prior notice. (Ord. 1410 §1 (part), 2013; Ord. 1346 §1, 2010; Ord. 1326 §9, 2009; Ord. 1307 §5, 2008).