This code applies to any member using a tent, trailer-tent or Caranex

This code of conduct applies whenever the club is using its camping exemption certificate under section 269 of the Public Health Act 1936 for

a.            camping
               or
b.            as part of a caravan and camping rally 

The member will

Pitch on private land only with the express permission of the owner and/or on the direction of the rally marshal

General

1.         At any rally held by Three Rivers Outdoor Club (“the club”).  One named member (“the rally marshal”) is to be responsible for the conduct of any camping event and for ensuring that members attending comply with this code.  Deputies may me appointed to take on this duty if the rally marshal has to leave the site for any purpose.  The name of the rally marshal shall be displayed together with the name of the club and a copy of the exemption certificate at the entrance to the site

2.         The club will use every endeavour not to camp on any site for more than 42 consecutive days or 60 days in any 12 consecutive months. The club also will endeavour not to camp on any site being used for camping by other clubs holding camping exemption certificates, if the site would thereby be used for camping for more than 42 consecutive days or 60 days in 12 consecutive months.

3.         The rally marshal should be aware of the Country Code, the Seashore Code the Caravan Code and the Naturist code. (See appendices)

Venue

The club will take reasonable steps to satisfy itself that the site proposed for an exempted camping event is not subject to a direction under article 4 of the 1995 Order (if it is, express planning permission is required), and is not one where planning permission has been refused or where enforcement action has been taken. The club will agree to move from and avoid any site to which the local authority objects. The club will take reasonable steps to ensure that the situation of tents does not unduly interfere with the activities of local people, their privacy or their enjoyment of their property and that the situation of tents does not interfere with the enjoyment by others of the landscape, natural beauty or nature conservation value of the area, particularly in areas designated for their landscape or wildlife qualities. 

Nuisance

Local people should be able to carry on their normal activities when camping is in progress. The club will take reasonable steps to minimise disturbance and will investigate and deal with the causes of any complaint. Care should be taken not to damage the site and the surrounding locality. Trees, fences, buildings, equipment and stock should be respected.

3.      Allows neither children nor animals to spoil the enjoyment of others, keeping them under controlDomestic animals belonging to members will be kept on a lead, under close control. They will not be allowed to run loose on the site or cause disturbance to local people or animals. They will be exercised away from tents and parts of the site used for communal activities and any mess will be picked up. The the rally marshal will identify a suitable open space for any games that might otherwise intrude on or constitute a danger or annoyance to campers or others on or around the site. Noise will be kept to a minimum for the comfort of other campers on the site as well as people who live or work nearby.

Safety and Spacing

The speed of vehicles on the site will be restricted to 5mph. Units will be well spaced and sited so that they do not restrict access to, or exit from any unit or the area in case of emergencies. Emergency vehicles must be able to get access to any tent on the site. Any caravans must be kept entirely separate from tents. 

Fire Precautions

Open fires and barbeques will not be held except with the permission of the landowner and the rally marshal. Where permission is given for open fires or barbeques, they will be sited on open ground, away from tents, awnings and any other structures. A British Standards Institute approved fire extinguisher will be held on site. 

Chemical Toilets and Waste Water Disposal

Members will act responsibly when disposing of the contents of chemical toilets and waste water and take full account of the need to safeguard water supplies and prevent the pollution of rivers and streams. On-site disposal of the contents of chemical toilets and wastewater will be in accordance with arrangements agreed with the landowner. Neither will be allowed to foul the ground except at designated disposal points. If there is any doubt about the disposal of waste, the club or if appropriate the rally marshal will contact the relevant local authority for advice. 

Refuse Disposal

All rubbish must be either taken home or disposed of at a designated disposal points

The rally marshal will take steps to ensure that refuse is disposed of in accordance with on-site arrangements and that the site is clear of litter at the end of any period of camping.