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Environmental Public Health Home > Recreational Vehicle Camp Inspection and Approval Program Recreational Vehicle Camp Inspection and Approval Program

Program Overview

Welcome to the home page for the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Recreational Vehicle Camp Construction Approval and Facility Inspection Program.  ISDH’s Environmental Public Health Division inspects recreational vehicle campgrounds, and approves plans for construction or alteration of recreational vehicle campgrounds.  The program seeks to insure safe facilities, proper water supply, and proper sewage disposal.

Announcements / Current News

EPA Alert  for RV, Boat and Mobile Home Owners and Park Operators about Safe Wastewater Disposal 

This EPA alert addresses the problem of using commercial products to control odors from sewage holding tanks. Some of those products contain chemicals which may pollute water resources. Using those chemicals and then emptying a holding tank into a septic system (or other onsite wastewater treatment system) or disposing of holding tank waste illegally, may create health and environmental hazards. Read the alert to find out about safe practices to control odors from sewage holding tanks.

Directories

Drinking water chemistry laboratories (Indiana-certified)
Pre-approved Automatic Hot Water Temperature Control Valves
Pre-approved Exterior Drinking Fountains and Yard Hydrants - or - PDF [17 KB]
Pre-approved Exterior Water and Sewer Piping - or -  PDF [20 KB]
Pre-approved Manufactured Septic Tanks - or - PDF [109 KB]
Roster of Recreational Vehicle Campgrounds 
Water microbiology laboratories (Indiana-certified)

Forms

Application for Permit for Construction or Alteration of a Recreational Vehicle Campground 

Order Form for Drinking Water Sample Bottle    
Anyone can submit a drinking water sample for sodium, fluoride, nitrate, or bacteriological analysis by the ISDH Laboratory.  The ISDH laboratory will provide a sterilized sample bottle with shipping form and container, upon payment of the necessary fee. 

Laws and Regulations

410 IAC 6-2.1 Public and Semi-Public Pools - or -  PDF [39 KB]
410 IAC 6-7.1 Recreational Vehicle Campgrounds - or - PDF [40 KB] 
410 IAC 6-10 Commercial On-Site Wastewater Disposal - or - PDF [54 KB]
410 IAC 6-12 Plan Review, Construction Permits, and Fees for Services - PDF [671 KB]
675 IAC 20 Swimming Pool Construction Code - PDF [445 KB]

Program Information and Policies

Abandonment or Removal of an Onsite Sewage System - or - PDF [17 KB]

Abandonment or Removal of a Recreational Vehicle Campground

Bulletin S.E. 11 - or - PDF [293 KB]
A planning guide including minimum requirements for the construction of vault privies.

Bulletin  S.E.13 - PDF [1.1 MB]
A guide for architects and engineers in the basic requirements for layout and design of onsite water supply and wastewater disposal systems for commercial establishemtnts.

Disease Caused by Sewage or Sewage Contaminated Water - or - PDF [29 KB]

Fees Required for the Construction Permit Application

Frost-free Hydrants Policy - or - PDF [48 KB]
Frost-proof (or freezeless) hydrants with stop and waste valves which, when turned off, drain back and discharge through subsurface outlets are not approved for use in public facilities. This policy relates to water distribution systems serving properties and commercial facilities under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Health.

Hand Washing.
Information on why hand washing is important; how diseases are spread; when hands should be washed; the proper way to wash hands; and how hand washing can protect you and your family.

Rats and Mice
Rats and mice can be found in and around every town and farm in the country. It is estimated that there is one rat for every person living in the United States.  Rodents have followed man to almost all parts of the world. They have no respect for social class; they are equal opportunity pests.

Sanitary Sewage Dumping Stations Planning Guide - or - PDF [167 KB]

Sewage Holding Tanks - or - PDF [33 KB]
In essence, only temporary holding tanks can be approved, and only for a maximum of two years operation.

Soil Survey and Plan Review Submittal Status.
This page indicates the current status of soil survey submittals and plans for a commercial sewage disposal projects that have been submitted for review. Follow the county link to see the status of any project ongoing in that particular county.

Wastewater Storage and Disposal in Recreational Vehicle Campgrounds
This Guideline identifies consistent and uniform procedures and methods for the safe and proper methods for wastewater storage and disposal and clarify appropriate use of holding tanks in recreational vehicle campgrounds.

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