Code of Conduct For Rallies Using Exemption Certificate
Jun 2, 2013 13:09:48 GMT
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FMUK Code of Conduct For Rallies Using Exemption Certificate
General
1. One named member of FMUK (the “rally marshal” or “responsible person”)
is to be responsible for the conduct of any exempted touring caravan or camping
event and for ensuring that those attending comply with this code.
2. The responsible person must ensure that all members are aware of The Countryside
Code, The Caravan Code and The Seashore Code (see Annexes 1a -c) on:
www.naturalengland.gov.uk/Images/combined-guidance_tcm6-9572.pdf
The Venue
3. FMUK will take reasonable steps to satisfy themselves that the site to be
used is not subject to a relevant order under paragraph 13 of the First Schedule to
the 1960 Act (for caravans), or an Article 4 direction under Schedule 2 to the Town
and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (for caravans
and camping), and that it is not one where planning permission has been refused or
where enforcement action has been taken.
4. FMUK will consult the local authority before meeting on land adjacent to
sites for which planning permission has been granted (i.e. next to permanent or
commercial sites).
5. FMUK will agree to move from and avoid any site to which the local
authority maintains a valid objection.
6. FMUK will not meet on sites adjacent to certificated locations/sites unless
the proposed site is clearly differentiated and the risk of interference with local people
and other users is minimal.
7. FMUK will take reasonable steps to ensure that the siting of units (a
caravan, motor home, tent or trailer tent) does not unduly interfere with the activities
of local people, their privacy or their enjoyment of their property. They will also ensure
that the siting of units 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.
8. FMUK will undertake not to over-use any venue and will consider carefully
before holding successive meetings on the same land.
Nuisance
9. Local people should be able to carry on their normal activities when meetings are in
progress. The organisation will take reasonable steps to minimise disturbance and
will investigate and deal with the causes of any complaints made.
10. Care should be taken not to damage the site or the surrounding locality. Trees,
fences, buildings, equipment and stock should all be respected.
11. Domestic animals belonging to members of FMUK will be kept on a lead
or under close control as appropriate. They will not be allowed to cause
disturbance to local people or animals. They will be exercised away from units and
those parts of the site used for communal activities. Any mess will be cleared up.
12. The responsible person will identify open space suitable for the playing of games
which might otherwise intrude upon or constitute a danger or annoyance to others on
or around the site.
13. Noise should be kept to a minimum for the comfort of others on the site as well as
people who live or work nearby.
Road Safety and Access
14. The responsible person will take steps to ensure that travel from major roads to a
proposed site is not likely to cause undue disruption or difficulties for other road
users. Access to the site must be suitable for the number and likely size of units
attending the meeting. The arrival and departure of units should be arranged to
minimise disruption to other road users.
15. The speed of vehicles on the site should be restricted to 5 mph.
Spacing and Density
16. For health and safety purposes emergency vehicles must be able to gain access to
any unit on the site. As such, units should be well spaced and sited so they do not
restrict access to, or exit from, any other unit or the site in general. At least 6 metres
should be required between units in all circumstances. For this purpose,a unit includes the
caravan, motor home, tent or trailer-tent, plus any awnings, gazebo or pup-tent and the
car or towing vehicle. Emergency vehicles should be able to secure access at all times to
within 90 metres of any unit on the site.
17. Where a site is being used by both caravans and tents they must be sited entirely
separate from each other for health & safety reasons. However, this does not
necessarily mean segregated. If the layout of the field does not allow for separate
lines of tents, it is permissible to continue a line of caravans/motor homes with a line
of tents, but they must be sited en-bloc and not interspersed. Trailer tents are
classified as tents and must be sited accordingly. Children?s “pup-tents” may be
erected alongside the parents? unit and should be considered as part of the unit for
spacing purposes. It is recommended that there is at least 6 metres between any
rows of caravans and tents.
Fire Precautions
18. Open fires and barbecues will not be held except with the permission of the
responsible person. Where permission is given for open fires or barbecues, they will
be sited on open ground, away from units, vehicles, awnings and any other
structures.
19. A fire extinguisher approved to British Standards Institute and/or Fire Officers
Certificate standards will be held on site.
Chemical Toilets and Waste Water Disposal
20. FMUK 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.
21. On-site disposal of the contents of chemical toilets and waste water will be in
accordance with arrangements agreed with the site owner/occupier. Neither will be
allowed to foul the ground except at designated disposal points. If there is any doubt
about the disposal of waste, FMUK or, if appropriate, the responsible
person will contact the relevant Local Authority for advice.
Refuse disposal
22. FMUK should ensure that refuse is either taken home or disposed of in
accordance with on-site arrangements. The rally marshal should be satisfied that
appropriate arrangements are in place.
Site Usage
23. FMUK 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 organisation will also
endeavour not to camp on any site being used for camping by other exempted
organisations if, by doing so, the use of this site would be taken over these limits.
This will help avoid overuse of sites, particularly in popular areas.
General
1. One named member of FMUK (the “rally marshal” or “responsible person”)
is to be responsible for the conduct of any exempted touring caravan or camping
event and for ensuring that those attending comply with this code.
2. The responsible person must ensure that all members are aware of The Countryside
Code, The Caravan Code and The Seashore Code (see Annexes 1a -c) on:
www.naturalengland.gov.uk/Images/combined-guidance_tcm6-9572.pdf
The Venue
3. FMUK will take reasonable steps to satisfy themselves that the site to be
used is not subject to a relevant order under paragraph 13 of the First Schedule to
the 1960 Act (for caravans), or an Article 4 direction under Schedule 2 to the Town
and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (for caravans
and camping), and that it is not one where planning permission has been refused or
where enforcement action has been taken.
4. FMUK will consult the local authority before meeting on land adjacent to
sites for which planning permission has been granted (i.e. next to permanent or
commercial sites).
5. FMUK will agree to move from and avoid any site to which the local
authority maintains a valid objection.
6. FMUK will not meet on sites adjacent to certificated locations/sites unless
the proposed site is clearly differentiated and the risk of interference with local people
and other users is minimal.
7. FMUK will take reasonable steps to ensure that the siting of units (a
caravan, motor home, tent or trailer tent) does not unduly interfere with the activities
of local people, their privacy or their enjoyment of their property. They will also ensure
that the siting of units 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.
8. FMUK will undertake not to over-use any venue and will consider carefully
before holding successive meetings on the same land.
Nuisance
9. Local people should be able to carry on their normal activities when meetings are in
progress. The organisation will take reasonable steps to minimise disturbance and
will investigate and deal with the causes of any complaints made.
10. Care should be taken not to damage the site or the surrounding locality. Trees,
fences, buildings, equipment and stock should all be respected.
11. Domestic animals belonging to members of FMUK will be kept on a lead
or under close control as appropriate. They will not be allowed to cause
disturbance to local people or animals. They will be exercised away from units and
those parts of the site used for communal activities. Any mess will be cleared up.
12. The responsible person will identify open space suitable for the playing of games
which might otherwise intrude upon or constitute a danger or annoyance to others on
or around the site.
13. Noise should be kept to a minimum for the comfort of others on the site as well as
people who live or work nearby.
Road Safety and Access
14. The responsible person will take steps to ensure that travel from major roads to a
proposed site is not likely to cause undue disruption or difficulties for other road
users. Access to the site must be suitable for the number and likely size of units
attending the meeting. The arrival and departure of units should be arranged to
minimise disruption to other road users.
15. The speed of vehicles on the site should be restricted to 5 mph.
Spacing and Density
16. For health and safety purposes emergency vehicles must be able to gain access to
any unit on the site. As such, units should be well spaced and sited so they do not
restrict access to, or exit from, any other unit or the site in general. At least 6 metres
should be required between units in all circumstances. For this purpose,a unit includes the
caravan, motor home, tent or trailer-tent, plus any awnings, gazebo or pup-tent and the
car or towing vehicle. Emergency vehicles should be able to secure access at all times to
within 90 metres of any unit on the site.
17. Where a site is being used by both caravans and tents they must be sited entirely
separate from each other for health & safety reasons. However, this does not
necessarily mean segregated. If the layout of the field does not allow for separate
lines of tents, it is permissible to continue a line of caravans/motor homes with a line
of tents, but they must be sited en-bloc and not interspersed. Trailer tents are
classified as tents and must be sited accordingly. Children?s “pup-tents” may be
erected alongside the parents? unit and should be considered as part of the unit for
spacing purposes. It is recommended that there is at least 6 metres between any
rows of caravans and tents.
Fire Precautions
18. Open fires and barbecues will not be held except with the permission of the
responsible person. Where permission is given for open fires or barbecues, they will
be sited on open ground, away from units, vehicles, awnings and any other
structures.
19. A fire extinguisher approved to British Standards Institute and/or Fire Officers
Certificate standards will be held on site.
Chemical Toilets and Waste Water Disposal
20. FMUK 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.
21. On-site disposal of the contents of chemical toilets and waste water will be in
accordance with arrangements agreed with the site owner/occupier. Neither will be
allowed to foul the ground except at designated disposal points. If there is any doubt
about the disposal of waste, FMUK or, if appropriate, the responsible
person will contact the relevant Local Authority for advice.
Refuse disposal
22. FMUK should ensure that refuse is either taken home or disposed of in
accordance with on-site arrangements. The rally marshal should be satisfied that
appropriate arrangements are in place.
Site Usage
23. FMUK 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 organisation will also
endeavour not to camp on any site being used for camping by other exempted
organisations if, by doing so, the use of this site would be taken over these limits.
This will help avoid overuse of sites, particularly in popular areas.
(Paragraph 16 Ammended)