CLASSIFICATION MATRIX FOR
CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARKS
REGISTRATION & CLASSIFICATION
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Regulation 1 - THEPREMISES1.1 Thepremisesshallconsistofacaravanparkand/orcampingparkcomprising(a)twentyormorepitcheswhere“pitches”denotestemporarysites
eitherfortouringcaravansorfortents,(b)areceptionbuildingorbuildingsand(c)ashower/toiletblockandlaundryfacilities(whichmaybecontainedinthereceptionbuilding).
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1.2 Thereshallnotbemorethan50pitchesperhectare. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
1.3 Thereshallbe,inrespectofthepremises,asuitablywide,paved,entranceorentrances,suitablereceptionfacilitiesandsufficientroadsandpathwaystoensureproperaccess,includingaccessforemergencyservicevehicles,egressandinternalcirculation;toiletandwaterfacilities;garbagedisposalfacilities;sewagedisposalfacilities.
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1.4 Thepremisesshallbeusedprimarilyfortheaccommodationofpersons,withcaravan/tents,presentingthemselveswithorwithoutpriorarrangement,andfortheprovisionofservicestosuchpersons,forsuchcaravan/tentsatreasonablehours.
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1.5 Thepremisesshallbeconstructed,laidout,oradaptedandproperlyequippedforuseasacaravanand/orcampingpark. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
1.6 Thepremisesshallbewelldrained. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
1.7 Allbuildingsontheparkshallbeofsubstantialanddurableconstruction,structurallysafeandingoodrepairthroughout. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
1.8 Forthepurposeoftheseregulationsacaravanisdefinedasanyformoftransportableormoveableaccommodationconstructedforthepurposeofprovidingmobilesleepingaccommodation,whethercapableofbeingtowed,containingitsownmeansofpropulsionorotherwise,inwhichsleepingaccommodationisprovidedwithorwithoutancillarylivingaccommodation.
Amotorhome/campervan/caravanetteisamotorisedroadvehicleprovidingaccommodationandselfcateringfacilities.
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1.9 Staticcaravanholidayhomesforrentalorprivatelyownedshallbeclearlyidentifiableandmeetallrequirementsin1.10,2.3,2.4,2.5and2.7. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
1.10 Allstaticcaravanholidayhomesforrentalorprivatelyownedmustbeservicedwithelectricityandallplumbingforthecontinuoussupplyofhotandcoldwaterandthedisposalofwasteandbeingoodrepairandtheirconditionshouldnotdetractfromtheoverallappearanceofthepark.
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1.11 Forthepurposeoftheseregulationsatentisdefinedasastructureofcanvas,plasticorothersuchmaterialerectedforthepurposeofprovidingshelterandsleepingaccommodationwithorwithoutancillaryaccommodation.
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1.12 Thepremises,whichexpressionshallincludetheexteriorandinterior,outdoorareas,grounds,andcarparkingareasshallbekeptcleanandwellmaintainedthroughoutandingooddecorativeordertothesatisfactionofFáilteIreland.
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1.13 Suitableaccessforpersonswithmobilitydifficulties,includingwheelchairusersmustbeprovidedtotheentrance,reception,andpublicareas,includingtoiletandshowerfacilitiesinaccordancewiththeBuildingRegulations2000TechnicalGuidanceDocumentM(asthesamemaysubsequentlybeamendedormodified).
Note: This regulation (1.13) contains new structural requirements. Exemptions may be available in accordance with Regulation (16) below.
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
Regulation 2-PITCHES2.1 Theminimumnumberoftouringpitchesshallbe20. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2.2 Thedensityoftouringpitchesshallnotexceed50perhectare. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2.3 Thedensityofstaticcaravanholidayhomesshallbeinaccordancewiththestatutoryrequirementsoflocalandotherauthorities. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2.4 Thereshallbeprovidedonehardstandingcarparkingspaceofsuitablesurfaceforeachpitch.
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2.5 Eachstaticcaravanholidayhomepitchshallhaveasuitablesurfacetoprovidedrainageandstability. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2.6 Eachcaravanpitchshallhaveahardstandingofasuitablesurfacetoprovidedrainageandstability. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2.7 Thereshallbeaminimumfreespaceof6metresinalldirectionsaroundeachtouringpitch.Thedistancebetweenatouringpitchandanypermanentstructureshallnotbelessthan9metres.Thefreespacebetweenstaticcaravanholidayhomesandpermanentstructures/buildingsshallbeinaccordancewiththestatutoryrequirementsoflocalandotherauthorities.
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2.8 Allpitchesshallbesituatednotlessthan27.5metresfromanypublicroadoralternativelysuitablyscreenedtoensuretheprivacyofpersonoccupyingacaravanortentthereon.
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
Regulation 3-ENTRANCE/EXITS/RECEPTIONFACILITIES3.1 Theparkentrancesandexitsshallbesuitablylocated,laidoutandequippedfortheproperreceptionandcontrolofarrivinganddepartingguests,
theircaravansandmotororothervehicles.Theyshouldbeadequatelysignpostedindicatingthelocationandparkingpointforthereceptionarea. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
3.2 Theparkentranceitselfshouldbeplannedtopermitmaximumvisionandsafetywhileenteringandleavingthesite.Thereceptionmustbelocatedinapermanentbuilding(whichmaybepartoftheowner/manager’shouse)situatedadjacenttotheparkentrancesupervisingentryandexit.Thedesignandlandscapingoftheentranceandreceptionareasmustbecarriedoutandmaintainedtoahighstandard.
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3.3 Theremustbeareceptionareasuitableforthearrivalanddepartureofguests. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
3.4 Thereceptionshallbelocatedinawheelchairaccessiblepermanentbuildingadjacenttothesiteentranceandshallcontainthereceptionbuilding,visitorseating,withaccesstoatelephone(orameansofsummoningassistancedayornightintheeventofanemergencye.g.staff/proprietor)withprinteddetailsoftelephonenumbersofdoctors/emergencyservices,toiletsandthenecessaryfacilitiesforthearrivalanddepartureofguestsandforthereceivingandhandlingofenquiriesandbookings.
Note: This regulation 3.3/3.4 contains new structural requirements. Exemptions may be available in accordance with Regulation (16) below.
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3.5 Parkingforaminimumoftwovehiclesmustbeprovidedincloseproximitytothereceptionarea. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
3.6 Cattle Grid: Thepresenceoffarmanimalsinanareawillgenerallydictatetheneedforcattlegrids.Itisimperativetokeepanimalsoffthepark.Theperimetershouldbesecuredbyfencingorotherappropriatemethodswherenecessary.
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3.7 Security Gate/Barrier:Atcertainhoursofthedayandseasonsoftheyearitwillbenecessarytosecuretheparkbymeansofagate/barrier.Anoticedisplayingopeningandclosingtimesmustbepositionedcloseby.
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
Regulation 4-ROADS&PATHWAYS4.1 Roadsandpathwaysshallbelaidoutandsurfacedtoaffordsufficientandproperinternalcirculationbetweentheentrances,exits,pitches,toilets
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4.2 Theaimindesignofroadsforacaravanparkshouldbeforasystemthatisefficientbyusingunobtrusiveandwelldetailedfinishes.Thestyleoftheroadmustbeappropriatetothesizeandtypeofpark.Allroadsandpathwaysmustbefirmandfreefrompotholes.
Common road finishes are:
Reinforcedconcrete.a.
Bitumenandtarmacadam.b.
Compactedstonechippingsandgravel.c.
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Regulation 5-TOILETS,SHOWERSANDLAUNDRY5.1 Toiletsforguestsshallbeprovidedinapermanentbuildingorbuildingsformenandwomen,withseparateentrancesclearlydesignatedand
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5.2 WCunitsinadequatelyspacedcubicles. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
5.3 Wash-handbasinsofapprovedmanufacturefixedcompletewithallplumbingforthecontinuoussupplyofhotandcoldwaterandthedisposalofwaste. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
5.4 Showercubicles–shallbeprovidedinpermanentbuildingsseparatefromtoiletsandwithseparateentrancesformenandwomenclearlydesignatedanddesignedtoprovidecomfortandprivacywithwetanddryareaswithouttheneedofashowercurtain.Floorsandwallsofshowerroomsandcubiclesmustbetiledorcoveredwithanotherequallysuitablematerial.
Note: This regulation 5.4 contains new structural requirements. Exemptions may be available in accordance with Regulation (16) below.
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
TOILETS,SHOWERSANDLAUNDRY-continued
5.5 Alltoiletfittings(WCs,urinals,WHBs)shallbeconnectedtoawater-borneseweragesystem.Thenumberandtypeofsanitaryfittingsinstalledshallbecalculatedinrelationtothenumberofpitchesontheparkandshallbeasfollows:
Male Female
1urinalper30pitches 3toiletsper30pitches
2toiletsper30pitches 4basinsper30pitches
3basinsper30pitches 2showersper30pitches
2showersper30pitches
2urinalsper30–42pitches 4toiletsper30–42pitches
3toiletsper30-42pitches 6basinsper30-42pitches
5basinsper30-42pitches 3showersper30-42pitches
3showersper30-42pitchesForeverytenadditionalpitchesthereafter1additionalunitofeachfacilityisrequired.
Allowancecanbemadeforfullyplumbedstaticcaravanholidayhomes.
Note: This regulation 5.5 contains new structural requirements. Exemptions may be available in accordance with Regulation (16) below.
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5.6 Alaundryroomshallbeprovidedinapermanentbuildingadequateinsizefortheresidentcapacityofthepark.Thefloorsandwallsmustbetiledorotherwisesuitablytreated.Thelaundryshallcontain:
Onedeepsinkunitcompletewithdrainingboard,splashbackandplumbingforthecontinuoussupplyofhotandcoldwater.Thesinkmustbea.clearlydesignatedforclotheswashingonly.
Automaticwashingmachineanddryer.b.
Worktop(s)forfoldingclothing.c.
Onepowerpointforelectricclothes-ironuse.d.
Oneironingboard.e.
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
TOILETS,SHOWERSANDLAUNDRY-continued
5.7 Thebuilding(s)containingthetoilets,showersorlaundryshallnotbelocatedwithin10metresofanypitchbutshallbelocatedreasonablyconvenienttoallpitchesonthepark.
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5.8 TofacilitatetouringcaravanschemicaltoiletdisposalfacilitiesapprovedbytheLocalAuthorityshallbeprovided.Thisfacilitymustbeinapermanentstructure,withanindependentexternalentranceandshallcontain:
disposalunitofsuitablemanufacture,ceramicorstainlesssteelwithflushingsystem.a.
watertapwithhose.b.
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5.9 TofacilitateMotorHomesasuitablewastedisposalpoint(MHWDP)withwatertapandhosemustbeprovidedandlocatedinasuitablearea. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Regulation 6-WASHUPFORPOTS&PANSETC.6.1 Awashingupfacilityshallbeprovidedinapermanentstructureseparatefromthelaundryroomandshallcontain;onedeepsinkunitdesignated
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Regulation 7-WATERSUPPLY7.1 Thereshallbeanadequatesupplyofdrinkingwateravailabletoguestsatalltimesfromsupplypointsnumberingandsituatedinrelationtothe
numberoftouringandcampingpitchesontheparkasfollows:
Onewatersupplypointforeveryeightpitches.a.
Thesupplypoint(s)shallbeconvenienttothetouringpitchesandshallbenotmorethan46metresfromanyonepitch.b.
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7.2 Eachwatersupplypointshallbebystand-pipetapsfirmlymountedandprotectedfromdamageand/orcontamination.Atthefootofeachstand-pipethereshallbeagullytrapsetinacurbedconcretesurroundatleasttwofeetsquarewithfalltothegullyinletandconnectedtoadrain.
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7.3 Allowancecanbemadefortouringpitcheswithindividualwatersupply. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
Regulation 8-LIGHTINGANDVENTILATION8.1 Thetoiletsandotherstructuresontheparkshallcontaineffectivemeansofnaturalandelectricallightinganddirectormechanicalventilation. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
8.2 Theparkshallhaveanelectricalinstallationtoprovidegenerallightingandserviceswhichshallbemaintainedatalltimesingoodworkingorderforallinteriorsandexteriorsofbuildings,caravansandtentsthereon,attheentrancesand/orexits,androadsusedforinternalcirculationonthepark,tothesatisfactionofFáilteIreland.
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Regulation 9-HYGIENEANDFIREPRECAUTIONS9.1 Allelectricalandgas/oilfiredequipmentmustbesafelymaintainedandservicedregularly. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
9.2 Firepointsshallbeprovidedandmustbeclearlyvisibleandwellmaintained.Firefightingequipmentmustbesecuredbuteasilyaccessibleintheeventofanemergency.
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9.3 Theparkshallmakeavailableforguestsandemployeesbasicfirst-aidequipment. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
9.4 Thereshallbeasufficientnumberofproperlyconstructedgarbagedisposalunitswithlidsandprotectionfrombirdsoranimals,tocaterforthetotalnumberofpitchesonthepark.Thedisposalofallwaste,garbageetc.shallcomplywiththerequirementsoflocalandotherauthorities.
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
Regulation 10-OPERATION10.1 Theparkshallbemaintainedcleanthroughout,freeoflitterandingooddecorativeordertothesatisfactionofFáilteIreland. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10.2 Theparkshallbeundertheregularsupervisionofapersonorpersonscapableofmaintainingorderandcontrol. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10.3 Theparkshallbestaffedbypersonsadequateinnumberandabilitytomaintaintherequiredservicesforguestsatalltimes. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10.4 Theproprietorshallensurethatproperrecordsaremaintainedandreturnsfurnishedasmayberequiredbystatutoryauthorities. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10.5 ThebusinessshallbeconductedinaccordancewithchargesnotexceedingthosespecifiedinthescaleofchargeswhichhavebeendulyfurnishedtoFáilteIreland’sappointedcontractorinaccordancewithsection26(2)(d)oftheTouristTrafficAct,1939.ThescaleofmaximumchargesshallbedisplayedinaprominentplaceinthereceptionareaofthepremisesinaccordancewithSection43ofthesaidActtogetherwithacopyofthecurrentregistrationcertificateapplicabletothepremises.
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10.6 Residentsshallbesubjecttotherulesandregulations(whichmustbeprominentlydisplayed)oftheapprovedorganisationorassociationorcompanywhichisregisteredastheproprietorofthepark.
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10.7 Aregisterofvisitorsshallbemaintainedwhichshallcontainthefollowingparticularsinrelationtoeachvisitor:
Name,PermanentAddress,CountryofResidence,DateofArrival,DateofDeparture. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
Regulation 11- STATUTORYREQUIREMENTS11.1 Thepremisesshallcomplywithandbeoperatedinaccordancewithallstatutoryrequirementsoflocalandotherauthoritiesinrelationto
planning,BuildingBye-Laws,food,foodhygiene,watersupply,sewagedisposal,fireprecautionsandgeneralsafetyandinparticularbutwithoutprejudicetothegeneralityoftheforegoingshallcomplywith:
LocalGovernment(PlanningandDevelopment)Acts,1963-2000(asmaysubsequentlybeamendedormodified)andregulationsmadethereunderincludingtheBuildingRegulations2000TechnicalGuidanceDocumentM(asmaysubsequentlybeamendedormodified).
BuildingControlAct,1990(asmaysubsequentlybeamendedormodified)andregulationsmadethereunder.
WhereSection34oftheLocalGovernment(SanitaryServices)Act1948isinoperation,theproprietor,inrelationtothepark,shallholdalicenceunderthatsection.
FireServicesActs,1981and2003andanystatutorymodificationorre-enactmentthereof.
Allapplicableemploymentlegislationincluding,butnotlimitedtoPartIVoftheIndustrialRelationsAct1946andsubsequentlegislationrelatingtothepaymentofminimumwagestoemployees.
TheControlofDogsActs,1986and1992andregulationsmadethereunder.
Thepremisesmusthaveadequatepublicliabilityinsurance.Ifrequested,acopyofthecurrentpublicliabilityinsurancecovernotemustbeforwardedtothecontractor.
Whereliquefiedpetroleumgasesaresold,compliancewithI.S.3213:1987CodeofPracticefortheStorageofLPGCylindersandCartridgesandS.I.201of1990(DangerousSubstances(StorageofLiquefiedPetroleumGas)Regulations,1990)shallbeadheredto.
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Regulation 12-APPLICATIONFORREGISTRATION12.1 EveryapplicationmadeunderSection26oftheTouristTrafficAct2003forregistrationofanyparkintheRegisterofCaravanParksandCamping
ParksshallbeinwritingintheInitialRegistrationApplicationFormandshall,whenfilledinandcompletedbyoronbehalfoftheapplicantforsuchregistration,besentbyposttoorleftattheofficeoftheappointedContractor,andshallbeaccompaniedbytheprescribedfee.
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12.2 ApplicantsforregistrationshallfurnishwrittenevidencefromtheFireAuthorityfortheareawheretheparkissituate,thatthesaidFireAuthorityhasnoobjectiontotheregistrationoftheparkasaCaravanandCampingPark.
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Regulation 13-REGISTRATION13.1 WheretheAuthorityisoftheopinionthatthesaidparkiseligibleforregistrationintheRegisterofCaravanParksandCampingParksthereshallbe
paid:ForeachpitchenteredontheInitialRegistrationApplicationForm,theamountasprescribed.
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13.2 WheretheopinionoftheAuthoritythatthesaidpremisesiseligibleforregistrationintheRegisterofCaravanParksandCampingParksisformedonoraftertheFIRSTDAYOFSEPTEMBERinanyoneyear,theregistrationfeetobepaidshallbecalculatedatone-thirdofthefeeprescribedin13.1above.
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Regulation 14-RENEWALOFREGISTRATION14.1 Everyapplicationmadeundersection29oftheTouristTrafficAct1939fortherenewalofregistrationofanyparkintheRegisterofCaravanParks
andCampingParksshallbeinwritingintheRenewalofRegistrationFormintheScheduleheretoandshall,whenfilledinandcompletedbyoronbehalfoftheapplicantfortherenewalofsuchregistration,besentbypostto,orleftattheofficeoftheappointedContractor,andshallbeaccompaniedbytheprescribedfeeforeachpitchenteredonthescheduleoftheRenewalForm.
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Regulation 15-REVOCATION15. TheRegistrationandRenewalofRegistrationRegulationsforCaravanandCampingparks2008areherebyrevoked. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Regulation 16-EXEMPTIONARRANGEMENTS16. InthisRegulation,thefollowingexpressionsshallhavethefollowingmeanings: ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
a.“NewStructuralRequirements”meansthenewstructuralrequirementscontainedintheseRegulationswhichincludebutarenotlimitedtoregulations1.13,2.4,3.3,3.4,5.4,5.5.
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b. “YearofRegistration”means1stJanuaryto31stDecemberineveryyearasthesamemaybeadjustedfromtimetotimebytheAuthority. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
16.1 Renewals of registration
TheseregulationsshallapplytoapplicationsforrenewalofregistrationexceptthattheNewStructuralRequirementsshallnotapplytoanyapplicationforrenewalofregistrationinrespectofapremiseswhichwasregisteredunderasetofregulationsprecedingthese.
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EXEMPTIONARRANGEMENTS-continued
16.2 Failure to apply to renew – lapse of over 12 months.
TheNewStructuralRequirementsshallnotapplywhereapremiseswhichhasreceiveditsfirstregistrationunderasetofregulationsprecedingthesefailstoapplytorenewitsregistrationforagivenYearofRegistrationbutsubsequentlyappliestorenewwithin12monthsafterthefinaldateforsubmittingapplicationsforthesaidgivenYearofRegistration.
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16.3 Initial registrations
Theseregulationsshallapplytoinitialregistrationapplicationssavethat:✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
16.3.1 Where,within12monthspriortotheCommencementDateapersonhaseither
incurrednotlessthan15percentofthetotalcostofconstructionorrefurbishmentofaproposedcaravanorcampingparkand/ora.
thefoundationsofapremiseshavingstructuralcharacteristicswhichwouldcomplywiththe1990Regulationshavebeenlaid,b.andevidenceofthishasbeenprovidedintheformofadulyqualifiedauditor’scertificateofexpenditureorbysuchevidenceasFáilteIrelandoritsauthorisedcontractormayrequire.
theapplicanthasonadatethereafter(whichdateshallnotbemorethan12monthsaftertheCommencementDatehereof)soughtinitialc.caravanorcampingparkregistrationforthesaidpremisesfromtheAuthorityandthepremisesdoesnotcomplywiththeNewStructuralRequirementsintheseregulationsbutwouldcomplywiththecorrespondingprovisionsofthe1990Regulationsasregardsthesestructuralrequirements,then,thecorrespondingprovisionsofthe1990Regulationswillapplyasregardsthesestructuralrequirementsonly.
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16.3.2 Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,wheretheregistrationofapremiseshasbeencancelledbytheAuthorityundertheprovisionssetoutintheTouristTrafficActs,1939-2003,theseregulationsshallapplytoanysubsequentapplicationforregistrationofthesaidpremises.
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ARRIVAL AND GREETINGRoadstobesuitablysurfacedtoallowvehicularaccessforarriving/departingguests,e.g.concrete,asphalt,tarmacadam,orsuitablealternative. ✔ ✔ ✔
Clearvisibledirectionalsignageontheapproachtothepark(wherepossible). ✔ ✔ ✔
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Comprehensiveguest/touristinformationprovidedwhichmayincludelocalinterestbooks,ordnancesurveymaps,walkingrouteinformation,restaurantguidesetc. ✘ ✘ ✔
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TOILETS Babychangingfacilitiesavailable. ✘ ✔ ✔
HeatedwashroomsifparkopenbetweenNovemberand1stApril. ✘ ✔ ✔
SERVICES Facilitiesorarrangementsbywhichmilk,breadandbasiccampingrequisitescanbepurchased,unlessavailablefromanotheroutletwithin1kmofthepark. ✔ ✔ ✔
Foodsuppliesavailableonsite;shouldbeuptoconvenienceshopstandardincludingvegetablesandsuppliesofdetergentandcleaningmaterials.Agoodselectionofcampingsparestobeavailable,andalsogassuppliesandtorchbatteries,unlessotherwiseavailableatashopwithin1kmofthepark.
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ProvisionofaCafeteriaortake-awayduringhighseason(unlessavailablewithin2kmofthepark)sitedinapermanentorpre-fabricatedtypestructure,providedthisstructureisconstructedandoperatedinaccordancewithallstatutoryrequirementsoflocalandotherauthoritiesinrelationtoplanning,building,bye-laws,food,foodhygiene,watersupply,sewagedisposal,fireprecautionsandgeneralsafety.
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Caféorrestaurantonsite,duringhighseason,unlessotherwiseavailablewithin1kmofthepark. ✘ ✘ ✔
InternetaccessofWi-Fiavailableonsiteorwithin2kmofthepark. ✘ ✘ ✔
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESTheprovisionofindoorrecreationalfacilitiesavailablee.g.television,dvd,tabletennis,pooltable,boardgames,tablesocceretc(nogamblinggamespermittedhere). ✔ ✔ ✔
Theprovisionofoutdoorrecreationfacilitiese.g.ballplayingarea,children’splayground,crazygolf,pitchandputt,tennisunlessotherwiseavailablewithin3kmofthepark. ✘ ✔ ✘
Theprovisionofoutdoorsportingandrecreationfacilitiesmayormaynotbeincludedinthetariffe.g.tenniscourts,children’splayground,basketball,squash/badmintoncourts,par3golf,drivingrange,puttinggreen,crazygolf,swimmingpool,volleyballetc.Atleastoneofthesefacilities(orasimilartypefacility)shouldbeprovidedontheparkwithatleastoneotherbeingavailablewithin2km.
Equipmentandfacilitiestobedesignedinamannerwhichreflectsgoodpracticeintermsofhealthandsafetywithadequatespectatorseatingprovidedwhereappropriate.
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
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OPERATIONAL
Power points to service: 50%oftouringpitches:
70%oftouringpitches:
100%oftouringpitches:
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All-nightinternallightingofsanitaryfacilities. ✔ ✔ ✔
Writteninstructionsprovidedforuseofallequipment. ✔ ✔ ✔
Receiptsupplieduponreceiptofpayment. ✔ ✔ ✔
Highstandardsofmaintenanceincommunalareas.Tidyflowerbeds/pathways,hedgesetc. ✘ ✔ ✔
Dedicatedcommunalpatioareaequippedwithsuitableoutdoorfurnituree.g.picnictables. ✘ ✘ ✔
Powerpointstoserviceatleast100%oftouringcaravan/motorcaravanpitches,and30%oftouringtentpitches. ✘ ✘ ✔
24houronsitesupervision,detailstobeclearlyindicated. ✘ ✘ ✔
Allmobilehomesshouldbeofaveryhighstandardfullyservicedwithallfacilities. ✘ ✘ ✔
Camper’sKitchenwithwash-upfacilities,worktopsandsuitableseating. ✘ ✔ ✔
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
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ENVIROMENTAL STANDARDSTheManagementshallhaveanenvironmentalpolicyandshalldrawupasimpleenvironmentalpolicystatement.Thepolicyshalladdress:(i)theenvironmentalimpactoftheactivity,(ii)watermanagement,(iii)wastemanagement,(iv)sustainable-purchasing,(v)energymanagement(inthecaseofactivitieswithbuilt-infrastructure),(vi)communications,(vii)trainingand(viii)legalandregulatoryrequirements.Thepolicyshallbecommunicatedtothepublic.
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ENERGY SAVINGUseofcompactfluorescentlightbulbs(CFL)->60%withinthefirstyearofregistration. ✔ ✔ ✔
Useof“A”gradeddomesticelectricalappliancesfornewcaravanparks. ✘ ✔ ✔
Doubleglazedwindows(NewBuild). ✔ ✔ ✔
Loftandwallinsulation(NewBuild). ✘ ✔ ✔
Laggingjacketaroundimmersiontank. ✔ ✔ ✔
Renewableorcleanerenergysources:(LPGgas,solarenergy,renewablesourcedelectricity). ✔ ✔ ✔
NooilwithSulphurcontent>0.2%andnocoalasanenergysource(fornewcaravanparks). ✔ ✔ ✔
Boilerefficiency>90%asmeasuredaccordingtoEUDirective92/42/EEC(fornewcaravanparks). ✔ ✔ ✔
Thermostatcontrolsoneachradiator. ✔ ✔ ✔
WASTE MANAGEMENTRecyclingbinstobeprovided:glass,paper,plastic,compost,etc(ifcollectionisavailableinlocalarea). ✔ ✔ ✔
Facilitatewasteseparationbyguests. ✔ ✔ ✔
Usewastebinforappropriatewasteintoilets. ✔ ✔ ✔
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✔ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisrequired.✘ Thissymbolmeansthattheserviceorfacilitylistedisnotrequired.
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WATER SAVING AND PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY Environmentallyfriendlycleaningproducts(i.e.phosphatefree),e.g.washingupliquid,dishwashertablets,toiletcleaner,floorandsurfacecleaners,etc. ✔ ✔ ✔
Waterflowfromtaporshower<12L/minute.Thismeasuremaynecessitatefittingflowlimiterstoshowerheadsandtaps. ✔ ✔ ✔
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSEnvironmentalpoliciesandpracticalmeasuresadoptedwithinthepremisesshouldbecommunicatedtogueststhroughthemediumofbrochures,printedleafletsandappropriateliteratureetcmadeopenlyavailableinthepremises.
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Environmentalpoliciesandpracticalmeasuresadoptedwithinthepremisesshouldbecommunicatedtoallpersonnelthroughthemediumofawarenesstraining,brochures,printedleafletsetc.
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