Chapter 24.02
MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATIONS
Sections:
24.02.020 New construction standards – Plans and specifications.
24.02.060 Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities.
24.02.070 Operation and maintenance.
24.02.010 Definitions.
“Health officer” means the legally designated health officer as defined in RCW 70.05.010(2) or the health officer’s authorized representative.
“Mobile home” means a factory-assembled structure or structures constructed so as to be readily movable as a dwelling unit on its own running gear and designed to be used as a dwelling unit without a permanent foundation.
“Mobile home park” means a parcel of land on which three or more mobile homes are located for use as dwellings.
“Permanent-type sewer and water connections” means a durable pipe with tight-fitting connections.
“Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association or an agent of any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association or an agency of state, county or municipal government.
“Service building” means a building within a park which contains toilet, lavatory and/or bathing facilities and/or laundry facilities. (Ord. 90-10 Exh. A (part); Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.020 New construction standards – Plans and specifications.
A. No person shall construct or establish a new park unless plans and specifications containing information adequate to evaluate the proposal for compliance with these regulations shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the health officer. Plans and specifications for additions, extensions or modifications to an existing park must also be submitted to and approved by the health officer if such changes are covered by provisions of this regulation. Any proposed deviations from said approved plans and specifications must first be approved in writing by the health officer.
B. The content of plans and specifications submitted pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. The area and dimensions of the tract of land;
2. The number, size and location of spaces;
3. The location of service buildings and other structures;
4. Specifications of the water supply, sewage disposal and solid waste management systems;
5. Specifications of all service buildings to be constructed.
C. Evaluation of land and specifications may include a site evaluation by health department personnel to determine if there are site limitations relating to installation of sewage systems, water supplies or other factors of environmental health concern which may make the site unsuitable for the proposed development.
D. Within 30 calendar days following receipt of plans and specifications, the health officer shall issue a written approval, disapproval, or inform the applicant in writing of any changes necessary to comply with these regulations. (Ord. 90-10 Exh. A (part); Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.030 Water supply.
A. Water supplies serving parks shall conform to the requirements of WAC 248-54, Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health governing public water supplies. Where an existing public water supply of satisfactory quantity and quality is reasonably available, the health officer may require connection to and exclusive use of, that supply.
B. Individual water service connections shall meet the following requirements:
1. Water riser pipes shall extend at least six inches above ground elevation. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser pipe.
2. Underground stop and waste valves shall be required and located so as to preclude sewage or other contaminants from entering the stop and waste valve. (Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.040 Plumbing.
Plumbing shall conform with current edition of the Uniform Building Code. (Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.050 Sewage disposal.
A. All sewage shall be discharged into a sewage disposal system approved by the local health officer. Where connection to a public sewer system is not feasible, the park shall have sewage disposal facilities constructed in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.
B. All spaces shall have sewer connections.
1. The sewer riser pipe shall be so constructed as to be protected from damage and surface water drainage. A concrete apron or equivalent shall be used.
2. The sewer riser pipe shall be capped in an approved manner when not in use. (Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.060 Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities.
A. Service buildings shall be well-lit and ventilated and constructed of materials which are easily cleaned. Floors in service buildings shall be constructed of water-impervious material and sloped to a floor drain.
B. Walls and partitions around showers, lavatories and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of nonabsorbent, waterproof material or covered with moisture-resistant material.
C. Toilet partitions shall be raised 12 inches from the floor and shall be so constructed as to be easily cleanable.
D. All service buildings and sanitary facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
E. Buildings shall conform with the current edition of the Uniform Building Code.
F. Hot water shall be provided for lavatories, showers and other bathing units between the minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the maximum temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
G. If soap is provided, liquid or powdered soap in a suitable dispenser shall be used. Bar soap shall not be provided. (Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.070 Operation and maintenance.
All mobile home parks, newly constructed or existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall be required to meet all maintenance and operation standards.
A. Water Supply. Water supplies serving parks shall conform to the requirements of WAC 248-54, Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health regarding public water systems.
B. Sewage Disposal. Sewer riser pipe shall be capped in an approved manner when not in use. Sewer line connections shall be tight-fitting.
C. Service Buildings/Sanitary Facilities. All service buildings and sanitary facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
1. Existing lavatories, showers and other bathing units shall provide hot water between the minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the maximum temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. If soap is provided, liquid or powdered soap in a suitable dispenser shall be used. Bar soap shall not be provided.
D. Solid Waste Containers. Each park shall be equipped with adequate solid waste containers. All solid waste containers shall be constructed so as to be insectproof and rodentproof, watertight and easily cleanable.
E. Occupancy Limits. Occupancy of the park shall not exceed the capacity of the sanitary facilities serving the park. (Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.080 Park management.
Any person operating a park shall operate in compliance with the rules and regulations provided by this title and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary manner. (Ord. 89-24 (part)).
24.02.090 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of this chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. (Ord. 89-24 (part)).