# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 16 — Housing

### Chapter 06 — Certification for Youth Camps

#### Regulation .41 Tents or Fabric Shelters.

*COMAR 10.16.06.41*

When a tent or fabric shelter is used, an operator shall ensure that:

A. The occupancy of the tent or fabric shelter does not exceed the manufacturer's recommended capacity; and

B. The tent or fabric shelter:

  (1) Is made of fire retardant material;

  (2) Bears a permanent label which states conspicuously, “WARNING: NO OPEN FLAMES IN OR NEAR THIS TENT OR FABRIC SHELTER”; and

  (3) Is located at least 10 feet away from a campfire or open flame.