Construction and Labor Camps - FAQs

A labor camp means one or more buildings, trailers, tents or vehicles placed together used as temporary living quarters.

It does not apply to facilities for permanent family or individual occupancy, nor to facilitate or premise assigned to one employee for his or her exclusive use or convenience. The application labor camp regulation is not intended to apply to temporary ranching activities, including buckaroo, roundup and moving of sheep and cattle.

The owner or operator are responsible for complying with all statutory requirements and rules relating to construction and labor camps. See Statues for more information.

Kitchens for group food service must comply with regulations for food and drink establishments in chapter 446 of NAC.

Call the DPBH at (775) 687-7533 and leave the camp location or address, the owners or operator's name and phone number if you know it. All reports of unlicensed camps are investigated for health and safety concerns.