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007.10.19-3. SLEEPING ROOMS

AR ADC 007.10.19-3Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 10. Environmental Health Protection
Rule 19. Hotels and Motels (Refs & Annos)
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.19-3
007.10.19-3. SLEEPING ROOMS
Currentness
A. Lighting
Sleeping rooms must be provided with adequate lighting for the comfort of the occupants.
B. Ventilation
Sleeping rooms must be ventilated adequately by natural or artificial means, or both.
C. Heating
(1) All gas fired heating units, space and water heaters shall be of the completely enclosed, vented type and equipment with automatic shut-off valves.
(2) All liquefied petroleum gas systems must be installed and maintained in accordance with the State Code for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers and Equipment, State of Arkansas.
(3) All gas heating units shall bear the stamp of approval of the American Gas Association Testing Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally recognized testing agency for enclosed, vented heaters for the type of fuel used.
(4) All gas heating units shall be vented adequately to carry the products of combustion to the outside atmosphere. Vents shall be constructed and maintained to provide a continuous draft to the outside atmosphere in accordance with the American Gas Association Recommended Procedures.
(5) It is recommended that all heating units be provided with a sufficient supply of outside air so as to support combustion without depletion of the air within the occupied room.
(6) All heating and cooling units must be installed and maintained in a manner which will provide for the safety and comfort of the occupants.
D. Walls, Ceilings and Floors
Walls, ceilings and floors must be kept clean and in good repair.
E. Furnishings
Each room shall be furnished with adequate furniture for the comfort of the occupants. Furnishings must be kept clean and in good repair.
F. Soap and Towels
Soap and clean individual towels must be furnished daily to each guest.
G. Eating and Drinking Utensils
A clean, sanitized drinking glass, or single-service cup must be furnished to each guest. All multiple eating and drinking utensils must be sanitized in accordance with the appropriate section of the Guide for Interpreting the Rules and Regulations of the Arkansas State Board of Health Pertaining to Food Service Establishments.
Single service articles must be handled and dispensed in accordance with the appropriate section of the Guide for Interpreting the Rules and Regulations of the Arkansas State Board of Health Pertaining to Food Service Establishments.
H. Bathrooms
Adequate and conveniently located toilet and bathing facilities shall be provided. All toilet and bathing fixtures shall be of sanitary design and easily cleanable. Toilet and bathing facilities, including rooms and fixtures, shall be kept in clean condition and in good repair.
I. Employee Rooms
Where sleeping or dressing rooms are provided for employees, they shall be in compliance with these Regulations.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.19-3, AR ADC 007.10.19-3
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