For purposes of this Chapter 41G, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“City” means the City and County of San Francisco.
“Clean and Disinfect” means (1) cleaning visible dirt or soiling from a surface and (2) in accordance with product labeling or instructions, disinfecting the surface using a disinfectant product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as effective against common pathogens.
“Common Areas” means indoor spaces to which SRO Residents from more than one Residential Unit have access, including but not limited to lobbies, stairwells, elevators, hallways, lounges, dining rooms, kitchens, laundry facilities, and bathrooms.
“COVID-19” means coronavirus disease 2019, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and that resulted in a global pandemic starting in the early months of 2020.
“Department” means the Department of Public Health.
“Director” means the Director of Health or the Director’s designee.
“High Touch Surfaces” means surfaces found in Common Areas that are frequently touched by SRO Residents including but not limited to doors, door handles, light switches, railings, drawers, faucets, and appliances.
“I&Q Directives” means (1) Health Officer Directive 2020-03f, issued April 8, 2022 and (2) Health Officer Directive 2020-02g, issued April 8, 2022, both as they may be superseded, replaced, or updated.
“Operator” has the meaning set forth in Administrative Code Section 41.4, as may be amended from time to time.
“Owner” has the meaning set forth in Administrative Code Section 41.4, as may be amended from time to time.
“Residential Hotel” has the meaning set forth in Administrative Code Section 41.4, as may be amended from time to time. A Residential Hotel is often informally referred to as a “Single Room Occupancy” Hotel or “SRO” Hotel.
“Residential Unit” has the meaning set forth in Administrative Code Section 41.4, as may be amended from time to time.
“Safer Return Together Order” means the series of County Health Officer orders, beginning with No. C19-07, issued on March 16, 2020 and previously titled the Stay Safer at Home Order, and updated on March 31, 2022 as Order No. C19-07y. The Safer Return Together Order includes any subsequent County Health Officer order that replaces, supersedes, or updates the Safer Return Together Order.
“SRO Resident” means an individual who occupies a Residential Unit within a Residential Hotel.