Summary


The repeal and reenact of Rule R392-502 provides technical and conforming changes throughout the rule and removes unnecessary and repetitive language. Section R392-502-1 is a new section added to specify the statute under which this rule is authorized, and to explain the purpose of the rule. Section R392-502-2 is a new section added to describe individuals and groups to whom this rule applies, and to specify exclusions to such. Section R392-502-3 added definitions for: "Clean, Dilapidated, Habitable space, Hot water, Linens, Local health officer, Nuisance, Operator, Pest, Plumbing Code, Plumbing fixture, Premises, Public lodging facility, Red tagged, Sanitary, Service animal, Vector, Vermin, and Virucidal disinfectant"; removed definitions for "Hotel, Motel, or Resort, and Hotel, Motel or Resort Units"; and amended the definitions for "Wastewater". In Section R392-502-4, the Department has made nonsubstantive revisions including the rewording and restructuring of this section to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah; substantive changes include the addition of a provision, similar to a "grandfather clause", that specifies that a construction change is not required in any portion of a public lodging facility that was in compliance before this rule goes into effect. In Sections R392-502-5 and R392-502-6, the Department has made revisions to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. In Section R392-502-7, plumbing requirements in this section have been reworded and restructured to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. Additional provisions have been proposed for ventilation, heating, electrical and lighting considerations, in consultation with Building Code. Section R392-502-8 is a new section that establishes cleaning and disinfection procedures, as well as the equipment needed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, particularly norovirus, in a public lodging facility. Section R392-502-9, known as "Operation and Maintenance" in the current rule, has been revised to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. Section R392-502-10 is a new section that establishes minimum bedding and linen requirements, as well as provisions for collecting, transporting, sorting, and washing linens to prevent the spread of infectious disease in a public lodging facility. In Section R392-502-11, the Department has made revisions to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. Section R392-502-12 is a new section which makes reference to Rule R392-510, Utah Clean Air Act. In Section R392-502-13, the Department has made revisions to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to align more closely with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. Section R392-502-14 is a new section that establishes sanitation requirements for eating and drinking utensils, appliances, and equipment provided for guest use in rooms. In Section R392-502-15, the Department has made revisions to simplify the language and to clarify the intent to more closely align this rule with the authorizing statute and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah. Section R392-502-16 specifies the application of an authority granted to a local health officer in Title 26A. Section R392-502-17 specifies the application of an authority granted to a local health officer in Title 26A.