Materials and Supplies for Recreation
What we use and how to order
In the recreation program, we use a number of supplies for the maintenance of our facilities. The
document is intended to give some basic information on these supplies and the suppliers.
Paint
The consumable product we use the most of. The Province of BC has negotiated a Master
Standing Offer with General Paint, which entitles the MoF to purchase paint for a price, which is
about 1/3 the retail price. The paint must be purchased from a General Paint store (not a dealer)
to qualify for this price. In the RSI, General Paint stores are located in Cranbrook, Kamloops,
(250 372 7818) Kelowna, Penticton, and Prince George. When purchasing paint, the MSO
number must be quoted, at present this number is 140066.
There are storage issues with paint. It can't be frozen and in the case of oil based paints, they are
considered flammable and most be treated as such which means there are limitations with respect
to how much can be stored and where it can be stored. Oil based paints are a flammable liquid
and must be stored in the same manner as gasoline. Generally paint should be purchased in the
spring and consumed during the field season. Some districts have converted to latex-based paint
to overcome the storage issues while others are still using oil-based paints. Note that toilets,
tables and signs supplied by region since 2003 are painted with latex paints. In talking to
General Paint, the new latex formulations are designed to cover older oil based paints, provided
that the surface is well weathered or has been roughed up so the latex paint will adher.
The following table (2004) details, to the best of our knowledge, the paints used by RSI Districts.
This isn't to say a district can't convert to another product, this table details what the formulations
are out there.
Dark Brown Paint / Stain: Used on tables, signs, kiosks and toilets in some districts
Paint name
Formulation
Districts
Russet, Solid Latex Stain
72016
DAB, DRM, DCO, DKL
+ all regionally produced routered signs & toilets
since 2004
Ceylon Brown, Oil Paint
32091-01
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
Provincial Brown, Oil Paint
32052
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
Light Stain: Used on toilets, tables
Paint name
Formulation
Cedar Bark
782-054n
Semi transparent (darker)
709
Semi transparent (natural cedar)
716
Grey: Used on toilet floors
Paint name
Provincial Grey, Latex Paint
Cloud Grey, Oil Paint
Formulation
58249
HP 2000
Semi Gloss Deep
Base tinted to
B2Y6 C18 KX3Y
42087-01
Districts
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
Districts
DAB, DRM, DCO, DKL
+ all regionally manufactured toilets since 2004
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
White: Used on toilet walls and in sign letters.
Paint name
White, Latex Paint
White, Oil Paint
Formulation
58020
HP 200 Semi Gloss
32010-01
Districts
DAB, DRM, DCO, DKL
+ all regionally manufactured toilets since 2004
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
Green: Used on toilet exteriors
Paint name
Green Latex Stain
Formulation
72054
Clear base, tinted to:
Districts
DAB, DRM, DCO, DKL
+ all regionally manufactured toilets since 2004
A3Y B2Y24 D4Y24 KX1Y
Forest Green, Oil Stain
32090
DKA, DOS, DCS, DHW, DHM, DCC, DCH, DQU
Estimating Paint Quantities
Table 2 Litres of Russet will coat all planks on all sides plus all the logs.
Janitorial Supplies
When it comes to janitorial supplies, there are 2 sources for the products we use.
The first source is the Ministry of Management Services, Product Distribution Centre. They
carry toilet paper, a deodoriser and heavy-duty garbage bags at competitive prices with shipping
included in the price. To order these items you need to contact the Product Distribution Centre
and set up an account, if your district hasn't done so. Once registered with the Product
Distribution Centre, your district will have a password, which allows for online ordering by
using the following website: http://pss.online.gov.bc.ca/pdc/
The address of the Product Distribution Centre is:
Province of British Columbia
Ministry of Management Services
Product Distribution Centre
2370 United Boulevard
Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 6A3
Ph: 604 660 0500
Following is the description and commodity codes for the items we use from the Product
Distribution Centre.
Toilet Paper
Recycled
Single-ply
48 rolls/carton
Commodity Code
8540-290200
$26.55/carton
Deodoriser
Odorgon
682 ml. size
Commodity Code
6840-310024
7.70/container
Garbage Bags
38" x 50" size
5.5 mil. thickness
100 bags/roll
Commodity Code
8105-263938
$71.95/roll
The second source for janitorial items we use in the recreation program is a janitorial supply firm
such as Zep Manufacturing (Zep Alcare), such firms are found in most communities. The items
most commonly ordered from these janitorial suppliers are:
 Plastic Deodorant Block Cabinets (deodorant block holders)
 Scent Blocks (to go in the above holders)
"Cherry" odour appears to be the preferred choice.
 Detergent, All Purpose (to clean washrooms).
A dry powder type is recommended as it doesn't freeze or leak in storage or transport. One brand sold
by Zep is "Detergent, All Purpose, Easy Packs, 2 tubs/case, 90 pkgs. /tub", which is conveniently
packaged. A case will do about 180 site visits. The price is about $47.00/tub.
 A toilet enzyme (to break down outhouse deposits to extend toilet life)
A dry powder type is recommended as it doesn't freeze or leak in storage or transport. A
recommended brand is Sanizyme, which comes in a 26-oz container. The price/container
is about $13.00.
Toilet Stems
There are 2 sources of Toilet Stems in this region; one supplier uses plastic the other Fiberglas.
Fiberglas stems are preferred, as they are rigid, easier to clean, can be repaired and stand up
better. Plastic stems tend to be about $110 each (price varies by the amount ordered). Fiberglass
stems are about $145 (price varies with amount ordered). The two suppliers are:
For Plastic Toilet Stems
For Fiberglass Toilet Stems
Alcaro Plastics
920 Leathead Road
Kelowna, BC
V1X 2J8
Rebel Fiberglass
P.O. Box 3186
Kamloops, B.C.
V2C 6B8
Email: dave@rebelfiberglass.com
phone 250 372 5037
fax
250 372 5037
phone 250 765 1097
fax
250 765 4723
Backcountry Toilets
In many cases, in the backcountry, a conventional wood frame toilet is unsuitable. They are
expensive to install, difficult to maintain and privacy is not an issue. In many cases, all that is
required is a stool over a hole. An Edmonton based firm makes such a toilet and they have been
extensively used by BC Parks, National Parks and in backcountry BCFS Campsites . A similar
design is also used on canoeing campsites in the Parks in Ontario. These toilets can be ordered
from:
Zeebest Plastics of Canada Inc.
11941 121st. Street
Edmonton, AB
T5L 4H7
phone 780 447 5222
1 800 465 5222
fax
780 455 9448
E-mail sales@zeebest.com
Website
http//www.zeebest.com
The model we use is the Garden Throne Model which sells for $275/unit (price varies by the
amount ordered)
Toilet Pit Liners
When installing toilets, the pits are lined to stop them from collapsing. In the BCFS we use
plastic culvert pipe 900 mm wide x 2 meters long to line our toilet pits. The Province of BC has
negotiated a Master Standing Offer with Armtech, which entitles the MoF to purchase culverts
for a pre-determined price. When purchasing culverts the MSO number (141170-1) must be
quoted. The product we use is described as:
"900 mm, HDPE Pipe, BOSS 2000, Plain End".
The price is $164.48/meter ($329 for 2 meters) plus freight. In RSI, with freight, a liner costs
about $500 delivered.
Toilets can be ordered froom:
Armtec
Suite 245
10451 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, B.C.
V6X 2W8
phone 604 278 3881
fax
604 278 8530
email amessina@armtec.com
To make the toilets easier to pump, it is recommended that about 2" - 3" of concrete be poured in
the bottom of hole so seal it, this will assist in retaining the moisture and make the toilet easier to
pump when the time comes.