R392-502-4. General Public Lodging Provisions

  (1) This rule does not require a construction change in any portion of a public lodging facility if the public lodging facility was in compliance with the law in effect at the time the facility was constructed, except as in R392-502-4 (1)(a).

  (a) The local health officer may require construction changes if it is determined the public lodging facility or portion thereof is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, or a nuisance or risk to life, health, or property.

  (2) The operator of a public lodging facility shall:

  (a) comply with the provisions of this rule; and

  (b) be responsible for the conduct of occupants to ensure compliance with this rule.

  (3) Severability - If any provision of this rule, or its application to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances, and the remainder of this rule, shall not be affected thereby.

  (4) A public lodging facility operator or agent shall select or construct a location for the facility that will provide adequate surface drainage. The operator shall make a reasonable effort to locate the facility away from any existing or potential public health hazard or nuisance.

  (5) A public lodging facility must have:

  (a) a 24-unit ANSI compliant First Aid kit in a readily accessible location, properly stocked, and checked monthly; and

  (b) an adequate supply of virucidal disinfectant for disinfecting a room or its contents after a known incident of vomiting or diarrhea.