PARK RULES FOR INGLEBERY CARAVAN PARK

Schedule

1. Site Boundaries

The boundaries of the site shall be clearly marked, for example by fences or hedges. In addition, the site owner shall give the local authority a plan of its layout. A 3 metre wide area shall be kept clear within the inside of all boundaries (except for storage sheds and garages).

2. Density and Space between Caravans

   1. The gross density shall not exceed 50 caravans to the hectare, calculated on the basis of the useable area.

2. Subject to the following variations, every caravan shall be not less than 6 metres from any other caravan which is occupied separately and not less than 2 metres from a road. The point of measurement for porches etc. shall be the exterior cladding of the caravan.

1. Porches may protrude 1 metre into the 6 metres and shall be of the open type.
2. Eaves, drainpipes and bay windows may extend into the 6 metre space provided the total distance between the extremities of 2 adjacent units is not less than 5.25 metres.
3. Where there are ramps for the disabled, verandas and stairs extending from the unit, there shall be 4.5 metres clear space between units and two such items shall not face each other in any space. If they are enclosed, they will be considered as part of the unit and, as such, shall not intrude into the 6 metre s'pace.
4. A garage, a shed or a covered storage space shall be permitted between units only if it complies with the following:

• the structure shall be built of a non-combustible material (including non-combustible roof);
• Sufficient space shall be maintained around each unit so as not to prejudice means of escape in case of fire;
• the structure shall be of a single storey construction;
• Any walls of such structures facing site boundaries or adjacent units shall be imperforate;
• Car ports and covered walkways shall in no circumstances be allowed within the 6-metre space; for cars and boats between units, see Condition 14.

"On discovering a fire -

1. Ensure the caravan or site building involved is evacuated

2. raise the alarm

3. call the fire brigade (the nearest telephone is sited ···································.)

4. attack the fire using the fire fighting equipment provided, if safe to do so.

It is in the interest of all occupiers of this site to be familiar with the above routine and the method of operating the fire alarm and fire fighting equipment".

5. Long grass and vegetation shall be cut at frequent and regular intervals where necessary to prevent it becoming a fire hazard to caravans, buildings or other installations on the site. Any such cuttings shall be removed from the vicinity of caravans.

The space beneath and between caravans shall not be used for the storage of combustible materials.

6. Telephones

An immediately accessible telephone shall be available on the site for calling the emergency services.

7. Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

1. The LPG cylinders may only be stored adjacent to units they serve provided that they comply with the following:

1. they are on a concrete base and are adequately ventilated;

2. they are not positioned near any door to the unit;

3. they are not stored adjacent to any electrical installations/meters, any sources of ignition or near any open drainage gully;

4. they are not stored beneath any caravan structure.

2. LPG installations shall conform to British Standard 5482, "Code of Practice for domestic butane and propane gas burning installations, Part 2: 1977 Installations in Caravans and non-permanent dwellings".

1. The site shall be provided with an electricity supply sufficient in all respects to meet all reasonable demands of the caravans situated on the site.

2. Work on electrical installations and appliances shall be carried out only by competent persons such as a contractor approved by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting, or a qualified person acting on behalf of one of the above. The installations shall be inspected periodically: under IEE Wiring Regulations, every year or such longer period (not exceeding 3 years) as is considered appropriate in each case. When an installation is inspected, it shall be judged against the current regulations.

3. The inspection certificate in the form prescribed in the IEE Wiring Regulations, shall be retained by the site operator and displayed, supplemented or replaced, by subsequent certificates, with the site licence. The licence holder shall within one month of receipt, send a copy of the certificate or a letter of deficiencies to the licensing authority. The cost of the inspection and report shall be met by the site operator or licence holder.

4. If an inspection reveals that an installation no longer complies with the regulations extant at the time it was first installed, any deficiencies shall be rectified as soon as practicable. Any major alterations and extensions to an installation and all parts of the existing installation affected by them shall comply with the latest version of the IEE Wiring Regulations.

9. Water Supply

The site shall be provided with a water supply in accordance with appropriate Water Byelaws and statutory quality standards.

10. Drainage, Sanitation and Washing Facilities

1. Satisfactory provision shall be made for foul drainage, by connection to the public sewer.

2. Each caravan shall have its own water supply, water closet, sink, bath or shower and wash-hand basin. Each caravan standing shall be provided with a connection to the foul-drainage system; the connection shall be capable of being made airtight when not in use.

3. Every site and every hard standing shall be provided with an adequate drainage system for the complete and hygienic disposal of foul, rain and surface water from the site, buildings, caravans, roads and footpaths.