R392-502-7. Ventilation, Heating, Electrical, Lighting, and Plumbing Requirements

  (1) Every bathroom shall have:

  (a) at least one window facing directly outdoors that can be easily opened, or;

  (b) a mechanical device that ventilates to the outside.

  (2) For guestroom heating, every public lodging unit shall have:

  (a) properly maintained and safely operating heating equipment and appurtenances, or;

  (b) a common heating system that is correctly installed and maintained in a safe and working condition.

  (3)(a) An operator, agent, or other person shall only install, operate, or use a heating device, or water heating unit producing heat by combustion that is:

  (i) vented to the outside of the structure in a manner approved by the local building official or fire inspector; and

  (ii) supplied with sufficient air to continuously and adequately support fuel combustion.

  (b) The operator is prohibited from using a heating device, or water heating unit producing heat by combustion that has been deemed unsafe (i.e. "red tagged") by the servicing utility or building official.

  (c) All heating devices shall be constructed, installed, and operated in accordance with applicable building, boiler, and utility codes.

  (4) Every public lodging unit and all common areas shall be supplied with electrical service. All outlets, wirings, circuit panels, and fixtures shall be correctly installed and maintained in good and safe working condition in accordance with the electrical code incorporated and amended in Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.

  (5) Every common entryway, hall, and stairway in a public lodging facility shall be lighted at all times to provide in all parts at least ten foot-candles (108 lux) of light at floor or tread level. This requirement does not preclude the use of on-demand lighting.

  (6) The operator shall ensure that every plumbing fixture, waste pipe, water pipe, and appurtenance is properly constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with Plumbing Code.

  (7) The operator shall provide a continuous supply of cold and hot water at every sink, bathtub, and shower, where installed, for each:

  (a) public restroom; and

  (b) public lodging unit.

  (8) If plumbing fixtures are not included in a guestroom, the operator shall make communal facilities available to public lodging occupants as required in table I:

TABLE I

Required Plumbing Fixtures for Common Facilities

Plumbing Fixtures Ratio of Plumbing Fixtures

                      For Public Lodging Facility Occupants

Toilets 1:10

Sinks 1:10

Shower/Bath 1:8

Drinking Fountain 1:100

Service Sink 1

  (9) The facility shall be equipped with a service sink, also known as a mop receptor or utility sink, which shall be used for cleaning mops and disposing of mop water. The operator shall refrain from using other plumbing fixtures for these purposes.