No. 36017 (5-year Review): Rule R392-502. Hotel, Motel and Resort Sanitation

DAR File No.: 36017
Filed: 04/02/2012 03:09:48 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized by Subsection 26-1-30(2). Subsection 26-1-30(2)(u) authorizes the Department to adopt rules and enforce minimum sanitary standards for the operation and maintenance of lodging houses and hotels.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The rule was last updated in August 2008 to address comments received regarding allowing pets in hotels/motels. The issue was addressed in the rule, and conditions were set where pets can be allowed if the facility meets certain conditions. Since the modifications to the rule have been enacted, the UDOH has not received comments indicating a need to revise this rule. The agency has received comments from local health departments indicating the need to continue statewide enforcement of this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

With hotel/motel occupancy rates increasing and more public lodging being built every year, the need for regulation of these facilities continues to be important. Many stories in the national television news and news magazines have highlighted the problems with cleaning of hotel rooms and infestations of bed bugs. Travelers have become more aware of the potential for problems and thus are scrutinizing the rooms they are staying in more than ever. Regulations that require a minimum level of sanitation at Utah lodging are very important to the health of the traveling public. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Ronald Marsden at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6191, by FAX at 801-538-6564, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

04/02/2012

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