Upon registration of the transient vacation rental unit the applicant shall:
(A) Obtain approval from the County Health Department to ensure that there are adequate facilities present on the property to protect the public health and safety. The applicant shall comply with all codes, regulations and requirements administered by the County Health Department regarding drinking water, sanitary sewage disposal, swimming pools and hot tubs/spas to include:
(1) Water samples shall be taken by a state certified water sampler and submitted to a state certified laboratory for bacteriological analysis annually. The results shall be submitted to the County Health Department. A transient vacation rental unit not equipped with a water disinfection device, found to have coliform bacteria present in the water at any time, shall immediately cease occupancy of the rental unit. Prior to resuming occupancy, the water system shall be disinfected and resampled by the Health Department. If the resample is negative for coliform bacteria, occupancy can resume, however an additional water sample must be supplied to the Health Department within 60-90 days of resuming occupancy. If any resample is positive for coliform bacteria, a Health Department approved disinfection device shall be installed along with any other necessary additional water treatment equipment to assure bacteria free water prior to continuing rental of the unit.
(2) A transient vacation rental unit that has 2 consecutive annual samples positive for coliform bacterial shall be required to install a Health Department approved disinfection device.
(3) A transient vacation rental unit equipped with a water disinfection device and found to have coliform bacteria present in both the untreated and treated water shall immediately cease occupancy of the rental unit. Occupancy may resume after deficiencies in the disinfection system are corrected and a sample negative for coliform bacteria after treatment is obtained.
(4) All transient vacation rental units with a pool, hot tub and/or spa shall have it maintained by an individual who is certified as an operator of pools, hot tubs and spas by the state during the time period the transient vacation rental unit is used as a rental. Maintenance shall be performed weekly and records kept on site for review. All pools, hot tubs and/or spas shall be maintained in accordance with state requirements for water quality and filtration parameters.
(B) Provide evidence that the owner of the property, either individually or by agent, is able to respond to any request to address problems, including emergencies, that may exist with respect to the property or its use as a transient vacation rental unit;
(C) Provide evidence that the transient vacation rental unit complies with the Building or Life Safety Codes, as follows:
(1) All new construction as a transient vacation rental unit shall comply with the International Residential Building Code; and
(2) All new and existing transient vacation units shall be equipped with;
(a) A proper egress for each bedroom;
(b) An emergency exit plan;
(c) A wall mounted fire extinguisher in the kitchen area; and
(d) Operable smoke alarms in each bedroom and an additional 1 per floor of the unit.
(D) Upon approval by the Health Department, the Office of Licensing and Enforcement Management will review the registration application and conduct an inspection of the transient vacation rental unit to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A property complying with the terms of the ordinance shall then be registered as a transient vacation rental unit in the county.
(Ord. 2006-7, passed 3-1-2006)