8.16.040 Permit—Suspension.

   A.   The health officer may, without warning or notice, suspend any permit to operate a hotel, motel or tourist court:

      1.   If the holder of the permit does not comply with the requirements of this chapter: or

      2.   If the operation of the hotel, motel or tourist court does not comply with the requirements of this chapter: or

      3.   If the operation of the hotel, motel or tourist court otherwise constitutes a substantial hazard to public health: or

      4.   If water, gas and/or electricity services to the facility are suspended.

   B.   Any hotel, motel or tourist court may appeal the health officer's action in accordance with Section 8.04.140.

(Prior code § 23.20.010(D))

8.16.050 Inspection.

   Any inspection of each hotels, motel or tourist court shall be performed at least once a year. Additional inspection shall be performed as often as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.

(Prior code § 23.20.010(E))

8.16.060 Access.

   Representatives of the health officer, after proper identification, shall be permitted to enter any hotel, motel or tourist court, at any reasonable time during regular business hours of the hotel, motel or tourist court, for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance with this chapter.

(Prior code § 23.20.010(F))

8.16.070 Record of inspection.

   A.   Whenever an inspection of a hotel, motel or tourist court is made, the findings shall be recorded on an inspection form. The inspection form shall summarize the requirements of this chapter.

   B.   A copy of the completed inspection form shall be furnished to the person in charge of the hotel, motel or tourist court at the conclusion of the inspection.

(Prior code § 23.20.010(G))

8.16.080 Food service requirements.

   A.   Compliance.

      1.   The storage, preparation and serving of food shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 8.08.

      2.   A separate inspection shall be made of the food operation in accordance with Chapter 8.08.

   B.   Drinking Water—Ice.

      1.   Where drinking fountains are provided, the fountain shall be constructed so that the drinking is from a free jet projected at an angle from the vertical, and provided with a guard to prevent the mouth from being placed directly against the orifice. There shall be no possibility of the orifice becoming submerged. The fountain bowl shall be constructed of nonabsorbent, easily cleanable material.

      2.   All glasses and multi-use utensils furnished to each dwelling unit shall be cleaned and sanitized in an approved manner after each occupancy. Single-service paper and plastic drinking utensils may be used.

      3.   Ice shall be obtained from an approved source and shall be stored and handled in such a manner as to prevent contamination.

      4.   Ice-making or dispensing equipment shall meet the requirements of Section 8.08.400D.

(Prior code § 23.20.020)

8.16.090 Refuse disposal.

   A.   All refuse shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the sanitary code.

   B.   The owner or operator of any hotel, motel or tourist court shall be responsible for the removal of any animal excreta and other refuse accumulated on the premises of the hotel, motel or tourist court.

   C.   Garbage containers shall be thoroughly washed after emptying and shall be maintained free of odors and other objectionable conditions.

   D.   All rubbish containers shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent a nuisance.

   E.   All refuse containers shall be maintained in good repair and kept tightly covered.

(Prior code § 23.20.030)

8.16.100 Grounds maintenance.

   A.   Grounds of hotels, motels and tourist courts shall be properly drained.

   B.   Grounds of hotels, motels and tourist courts shall be kept clean and free of accumulations of refuse, animal excreta and debris.

   C.   There shall be no evidence of fly, roach, mosquito or rodent breeding or infestation.

(Prior code § 23.20.040)

8.16.110 Dwelling units—Ventilation and maintenance.

   A.   Dwelling units shall be of sufficient size to afford ample circulation of air and freedom of movement but not less than one hundred square feet of floor area shall be provided for each unit, exclusive of bathrooms, closets, kitchens and similar ancillary facilities.

   B.   Floors of all rooms shall be of such construction as to be easily cleaned and shall be kept clean and in good repair.

   C.   The walls and ceilings of all rooms shall be of a finish that will permit easy cleaning and shall be kept clean and in good repair.

   D.   Where windows are relied upon to provide ventilation, the area of the windows for each dwelling unit shall be equal to at least twenty percent of the floor area.

   E.   Not less than twenty-five percent of the window area furnished shall be capable of being opened unless other satisfactory means of ventilation are provided. Windows capable of being opened shall be effectively screened.

   F.   Furniture, drapes, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair.

   G.   Dwelling units shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and other vermin.

   H.   The provisions of A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 13, Article 2 relating to gas appliances shall be met.

(Prior code § 23.20.050)

8.16.120 Bedding.

   A.   The beds, mattresses, pillows and bed linen, including sheets, pillow slips, blankets, etc., used in all hotels, motels and tourist courts shall be maintained in good repair, shall be kept clean and free of vermin, and shall be properly stored when not in use.

   B.   Each bed, bunk, cot or other sleeping place shall be provided with pillow slips, under and top sheets for the use of guests. Sheets and pillow slips shall be adequately sized to completely cover the mattress and pillow.

   C.   Clean linen shall be provided to each new guest and shall be changed at least twice each week when occupancy exceeds this period.

(Prior code § 23.20.060)