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(b) Wilderness therapeutic camp sites and buildings will be kept clean, orderly, and free of debris and trash, both indoors and out. (c) Fences must be in good repair. (d) Swimming and wading pools must be enclosed with protective fencing to restrict children’s access and must be well maintained as mandated by DHEC (South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control). (e) Grounds within the housing site shall be free from debris, noxious plants (poison ivy, etc.) and uncontrolled weeds or brush. (f) All camp sites shall be well drained and free from depressions in which water may stand. Mosquito breeding shall be prevented in such areas containing water not subject to such drainage or filling. (g) Housing shall have flooring constructed of rigid materials, smooth finished, readily cleanable and so located as to prevent the entrance of ground and surface water. (6) Heating/Cooling. (a) Permanent buildings located at the wilderness therapeutic camp should contain heating equipment that shall be capable of maintaining a room temperature of not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit as well as cooling equipment that shall be capable of maintaining a room temperature of not more than seventy five (75) degrees Fahrenheit. (b) Wilderness structures located at campsites shall be capable of providing adequate warmth during cold weather months and adequate ventilation during hot weather months, considering the wilderness nature of the program and the needs of children in the program. (c) Permanent buildings and wilderness structures and rooms with toilets, bathrooms, and bedrooms without operable windows must have adequate ventilation. (7) Food Preparation and Storage. Food shall be prepared and stored in compliance with regulations established by the Department of Health and Environmental Control where applicable. If food is prepared away from a central dining building, the wilderness therapeutic camp shall: (a) Store food in a manner that deters spoilage and contamination and does not attract animals, insects, or vermin; (b) Require that perishable food stored in ice chests is maintained at a refrigerated temperature; (c) Require that all surfaces that come in contact with food are clean and, when preparing meat products and other foods, not sources of cross contamination; (d) Clean thoroughly and store all dishes, cooking, and eating utensils in a manner to avoid contamination; (e) Ensure that all water from natural sources be treated for sanitation to eliminate health hazards; and, (f) Use hot water and detergent to wash all food utensils after each meal at campsites. (8) Sleeping Rooms and Bedding. (a) Sleeping quarters for children shall be suitable and adequately furnished with beds that are placed at least two feet apart. (b) The quarters shall have outside window exposure or auxiliary means of ventilation. (c) Bedroom quarters shall provide a minimum of fifty square feet of space per child. (d) Bunk beds shall not be used in a wilderness setting. (e) Children of the opposite gender shall not share a bedroom or portable structure. (f) Children shall not sleep in a bed with an adult under any circumstances. (g) No child shall sleep in an area designated or commonly used for other than bedroom purposes unless it is allowed temporarily during an emergency as part of the camp’s disaster plan. (h) Each child shall have a separate bed with a level mattress, or sleeping bag when on expeditions, long enough to accommodate him/her. Sufficient bed coverings to include linens shall be provided.