In Utah, the farm labor laws are found in U.A.C. R392-501-1 through R392-501-8 and U.A.C. R614-3-1 through R614-3-19.  U.A.C. R392-501-2 provides that it shall be the duty of each person operating a labor camp in the State of Utah to carry out the provisions of these regulations.  To this end, such person should also have the duty of controlling the conduct of camp occupants and should make at least one daily inspection of the entire camp while in operation, for these purposes.  All camp toilet and washroom facilities shall be inspected as necessary.  If any provision of this code, or its application to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, and the remainder of this code, shall not be affected thereby.  All applicable building, zoning, electrical, health, fire, and animal control codes and all local ordinances must be complied with.  Labor camp sites shall be constructed to provide adequate surface drainage and shall be isolated at least 100 feet from barnyards, corrals, and any existing or potential health hazard or nuisance.

Pursuant to U.A.C. R392-501-6, all buildings, rooms, equipment, and the grounds surrounding them shall be maintained in a clean and operable condition and be protected from rubbish accumulation.  All necessary means shall be employed to eliminate and control any infestations of insects and rodents within all parts of any labor camp.  This shall include approved screening or other control of outside openings in structures intended for occupancy or food service facilities.  Each structure made available for occupancy shall be of sound construction, shall assure adequate protection against weather, and shall include essential facilities to permit maintenance in a clean and operable condition.  The comfort and safety of occupants shall be provided for by adequate heating, lighting, ventilation or insulation when necessary to reduce excessive heat.  The total window area in permanent structures should be equal to at least 10 percent and in no case less than 5 percent of the floor area. Windows shall be open-able or mechanical ventilation must be provided.

Moreover, each structure made available for occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code.  This section shall not apply to tent camps . In dormitory type facilities, beds shall be separated by a horizontal distance of at least five (5) feet, reducible to three (3) feet if beds are alternated head to foot, except in the case of double deck bunks, which shall have a minimum horizontal separation of six (6) feet under all circumstances.  If suitable permanent partitions are installed between beds, spacing requirements may be modified upon approval of the Director or director of the local health department having jurisdiction.  Each bed, bunk, cot or other sleeping facility for use by occupants shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.  Mattresses, mattress covers, quilts, blankets, pillows, pillow slips, sheets, comforters, and other bedding shall be kept clean and in good repair. Bedding shall be made available to each occupant not furnishing his own.  Pillows shall have pillow slips and sheets shall be large enough to completely cover mattresses. Bedding shall be changed daily or in between occupant use.

U.A.C. R614-3-2 contains Occupational Safety and Health Standards applicable to farming operations, for farms employing eleven (11) or more employees during any part of a year or maintain a labor camp.  Family members of farm employers shall not be regarded as employees when making the determination as to number. U.A.C. R614-3-14 provides that camps which move regularly due to the nature of the work, such as sheep or cattle camps, are exempt from this Part.  Each structure made available for occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the applicable building, zoning, electrical, health, fire, and animal control codes and all local ordinances.  Labor camp sites shall be constructed to provide adequate surface drainage and shall be isolated at least 100 feet from barnyards, corrals and any existing or potential health hazard.  Each structure made available for occupancy shall be of sound construction, shall assure adequate protection against weather, and shall include essential facilities to permit maintenance in a clean and operable condition.  The comfort and safety of occupants shall be provided for by adequate heating, lighting, ventilation, or insulation when necessary to reduce excessive heat.  The total window area in permanent structures should be equal to at least 10 percent and in no case less than 5 percent of the floor area.  Windows shall be open-able and screened or mechanical ventilation must be provided.  Floors, walls and ceilings in permanent and semi-permanent structures shall be of smooth, nonabsorbent easily cleanable materials, kept clean and in good repair.

Furthermore, in dormitory type facilities beds shall be separated by a horizontal distance of at least five (5) feet, reducible to three (3) feet if beds are alternated head to foot, except in the case of double deck bunks, which shall have a minimum horizontal separation of six (6) feet under all circumstances.  If suitable permanent partitions are installed between beds, spacing requirements may be modified upon approval of the health department having jurisdiction.  All combustion type room heating devices shall be supplied with proper vent pipes. Gas fired facilities shall meet standards of the American Gas Association.  U.A.C. R614-3-15 shall apply to any farming operation where 11 or more employees are engaged on any given day in hand labor operations in the field.  Employers shall provide the following for employees engaged in hand labor operations in the field, without cost to the employee.

• Potable drinking water.
• Potable water shall be provided and shall be placed in locations readily accessible to all employees.
• The water shall be suitably cool and in sufficient amounts, taking into account the air temperature, humidity and the nature of the work performed, to meet employee’s needs.
• The water shall be dispensed in single use drinking cups or by fountains. The use of common drinking cups or dippers is prohibited.
• Toilet and hand washing facilities.