763.09 SANITATION STANDARDS.
Every owner of an Establishment shall comply with the following sanitation standards.
(a) Premises Exterior.
(1) The grounds surrounding a hotel or motel shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
(2) The exterior premises of a hotel or motel shall be free from accumulations of refuse, garbage and rubbish. The owner shall arrange for the collection of solid waste as is necessary so as to avoid the creation of a nuisance but in no event less frequently than once per week.
(3) All solid waste shall be stored in closed containers or dumpsters until it is disposed.
(4) All solid waste collection and storage containers that are maintained outside of the building shall be cleanable, leak proof and equipped with tightly fitting covers that shall be closed at all times. Such containers shall be placed on a paved surface at least twenty-five (25) feet from any sleeping room.
(5) Litter on the premises shall be collected and disposed of daily.
(6) The surface of the ground around the Establishment shall be graded so as to minimize standing water. Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good condition and shall divert water away from the building.
(7) All windows which have a sash that can be opened to the outside of the building shall be equipped with 16-mesh screens that are secure and in good condition.
(8) Weeds and brush shall be kept cut and shall not be permitted to grow beyond eight (8) inches tall so as to prevent creating a habitat for rodents.
(9) Any Establishment which was built before 1978, and which exterior surfaces may contain lead based paint shall maintain such surfaces in good condition, to minimize flaking, peeling and chipping paint.
(b) Common Restrooms.
(1) The floors, walls, doors, toilets, lavatories, and modesty panels in all restrooms shall be smooth, easily cleanable, in good repair, and composed of durable, non-absorbent material.
(2) Restrooms shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Restroom fixtures, including toilets, urinals, and sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected daily. Restroom floors shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Door handles, switch covers and other tactile surfaces shall be cleaned and disinfected daily. Restroom walls, doors, doorframes, and toilet stalls shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(3) All electrical outlets within six (6) feet of water shall be protected by a Ground Fault Current Interrupter.
(4) Restroom lavatories shall be smooth and easily cleanable, and provide hot and cold water in sufficient pressure and quantity to permit thorough hand washing.
(5) Soap and paper towels or hand dryers shall be provided at the lavatory at all times.
(6) A trash container shall be provided for the disposal of used paper towels.
(7) Toilets and urinals shall fill and flush properly, and they shall be in good condition. Toilet seats shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Toilet paper shall be provided at all times.
(c) Lobbies, Meeting Rooms and Hallways.
(1) Lobbies, hallways, stairways, meeting rooms, and other public places within the Establishment shall be maintained as originally approved by the City of Whitehall's Chief Building Official. All hallways, stairways, meeting rooms and other public places shall be maintained in a clean, nuisance-free condition.
(2) Floors shall be mopped or vacuumed daily, except for meeting rooms that are not used on a daily basis. All rooms shall be cleaned after each use. Tactile surfaces, including switch covers, door handles, door frames and telephones shall be cleaned and disinfected daily.
(3) Floors, walls and horizontal surfaces shall be maintained in a smooth and cleanable condition. Walls, ceilings, horizontal surfaces, ventilation system grilles and other surfaces shall be kept clean.
(4) Meeting rooms and other common areas of the Establishment shall be inspected as often as necessary to determine if water and mold has damaged materials such as wall coverings, drywall and particle board. If mold is found, the contaminated area shall not be used until the mold contamination has been properly remediated, following the guidelines in the New York City Health Department "Guidelines for the Remediation of Mold and Fungi in Indoor Environments." A copy of these guidelines is available from the Building Inspector upon request.
(5) Water fountains, if provided, shall be made of easily cleanable materials, and shall be cleaned and sanitized daily. The flow of water must crest at least two (2) inches above the top of the mouth guard.
(6) Ice provided for guests shall be produced, stored and dispensed in a sanitary manner, and shall be protected from becoming contaminated through guest self-service contact with the ice or the interior of the ice storage unit. Open ice bins are not permitted.
(7) All reusable ice buckets provided for guests shall be made of an impervious, smooth, easily cleanable material. They shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized after being used by the guest, and stored so as to protect them from contamination. If liners are used in the ice buckets. they shall be changed daily.
(8) Multi-use drinking glasses and cups, after being used by a guest shall be washed and sanitized, and stored in a sanitary manner. All multi-use glasses and cups shall be cleaned and sanitized in a mechanical dishwasher, or in a three compartment sink in which the utensils shall be washed in hot soapy water, rinsed in clean water, and then rinsed in a sanitizing solution.
(d) Sleeping Rooms.
(1) Each sleeping room shall be equipped with at least one mattress and foundation. The mattresses and foundations shall be clean, with no tears or other damage and free from stains and soiling. Mattresses or foundations which are stained with blood or other bodily fluids shall be immediately removed and discarded and replaced by a clean and damage free mattress.
(2) After being used by a guest, sheets, pillowcases, and the mattress pad if it is odorous, exhibits evidence of perspiration or other bodily fluids or if it is soiled, shall be laundered before being used by a new guest. Bed linens that are used by the same guest for more than one day shall be changed at least three times a week, or more often if they are heavily soiled.
(3) Comforters and blankets shall be kept clean and odor and stain free. They shall be washed frequently as necessary.
(4) Pillows shall be clean and free from odors and stains. Stained or soiled pillows shall be immediately removed and discarded.
(5) There shall be sufficient natural and artificial light in the sleeping room at all times to provide for proper cleaning, reading, safety, and the comfort of the guests.
(6) All of the surfaces in the sleeping room shall be maintained in good condition, and composed of materials that are easily cleanable, including without limitation the following:
A. Carpeting shall lie flat on the floor and be free from rips, torn edges, odors, or excessive staining;
B. Linoleum and tile shall be secure to the floor and shall not be severely cracked or broken;
C. Baseboards or cove base shall be firmly attached to the wall. Baseboards or cove base shall be installed in every sleeping room and bathroom;
D. Doors, door frames and handles, switch covers, telephones, and remote controls shall be cleaned daily with a disinfectant cleaner, when the guest room is in use or is anticipated to be used;
E. Walls, carpeting, baseboards, window frames and other surfaces shall be cleaned whenever they become soiled, dirty, or tobacco smoke residue is observed;
F. Horizontal surfaces, lampshades, draperies and other furnishings shall be clean and free from dust or dirt;
G. Carpeting shall be thoroughly vacuumed daily. Food residue, bodily fluids, and excessive soil shall be immediately spot cleaned. Carpeting behind and under room furnishings and in corners shall be cleaned at least once every week.
(7) If the rooms have microwave ovens, refrigerators or coffee makers, and the presence thereof is not in conflict with the City's Codified Ordinances or State Fire Code, the microwave ovens, refrigerators and coffee makers shall be cleaned daily to remove food residue and dirt.
(8) Refrigerators shall maintain an internal temperature of 45 degrees, Fahrenheit or lower when in operation.
(9) The interior of microwave ovens shall be smooth and free from rust, exposed metal, or evidence of burning or scorching. The microwave door shall seal tightly and the door glass shall be intact.
(10) All components of the heating and air conditioning units in each guest room shall be maintained in operable condition at all times. The heating unit shall furnish sufficient heat to maintain a temperature of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, including sleeping rooms and bathrooms. Air conditioning units, if used, shall be capable of cooling all habitable rooms, including the sleeping room and bathroom, to a temperature of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit.
(11) Before providing small electrical appliances for use by guests the owner shall have the electrical service in the Establishment inspected and approved by the local building official or a certified building inspector.
(12) The following regulations shall apply to toilet rooms within sleeping rooms in any Establishment:
A. Every sleeping room shall be equipped with an adjacent toilet room and plumbing fixtures as required in the applicable provisions of Chapter 1225 (Ohio Building Code) of the Ohio Revised Code;
B. No modifications to the plumbing shall take place until such modifications are approved by the Code Enforcement Officer;
C. Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, plumbing fixtures, finish materials, vanities, and light fixtures shall be composed of materials that are smooth and easily cleanable;
D. Floors, ceilings, vanities, and light fixtures shall be maintained in good condition, and they shall be free from soil, dirt, tobacco smoke residue and dust;
E. Door handles, doorframes, switch covers, toilet handles, and other tactile surfaces shall be composed of smooth, easily cleanable materials, and they shall be cleaned and disinfected daily;
F. Bathtubs, showers and lavatories shall provide hot and cold water in sufficient quantity and pressure to permit bathing and hand washing in compliance with accepted engineering standards. Soap, clean towels and washcloths shall be provided at all times;
G. The toilet shall be filled and shall flush properly at all times. The exterior, interior and base of the toilet bowl, and the toilet seat shall be cleaned daily with a disinfectant cleaner. The toilet seat shall be secure, smooth and easily cleanable. Toilet paper shall be supplied to the guests at all times;
H. Bathroom lighting shall be sufficient to provide for adequate cleaning, and for safety and the comfort of the guests;
I. Bathrooms that exhibit evidence of moisture damage or mold, or which contain odors shall be equipped with a functional mechanical ventilation system that adequately displaces humid air and odors from the bathroom;
J. The bathroom floor shall be swept and then mopped daily, using a disinfectant cleaner. The bathroom floor shall be composed of a durable, easily cleanable material;
K. Each bathroom shall be provided with a waste collection container that is made of a durable material that is smooth and easily cleanable, and which is of adequate size for the number of guests occupying the room;
L. All electrical outlets within six feet of water shall be protected by a Ground Fault Current Interrupter.
(13) Guest rooms shall be inspected as often as necessary to determine if water and mold have damaged materials such as wall coverings, drywall and particle board. If mold is found, the contaminated area shall be not be used until the mold contamination has been properly remediated, following the guidelines in the New York City Health Department "Guidelines for the Remediation of Mold and Fungi in Indoor Environments".
(14) If an owner elects to permit pets in the Establishment, he shall designate specific rooms in the hotel or motel specifically for that purpose. The doors to such rooms shall be so labeled. The Establishment shall continuously use the same rooms for guest pets and shall not rotate rooms for such use. If an owner elects to permit pets upon the premises, the owner shall establish and enforce rules to control pets within the Establishment. Pets shall be leashed or confined in a pet-carrying cage when not in a guest room. No guest shall permit a pet to run at large or to become a nuisance. Rooms in which animals have been kept by a guest shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to remove fur, dander, urine, feces and other contamination. In the event that fleas are discovered in a sleeping room, the room shall not be rented until the fleas have been eradicated by a licensed pest control applicator.
(15) At least one waste collection container shall be provided in each sleeping room. The container shall be made of a smooth and easily cleanable material. Solid waste shall be collected and removed from the room each day from each receptacle.
(e) Water and Wastewater. Water to supply the guest rooms and common areas of the Establishment shall originate from a source that is approved by the City of Whitehall and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. An adequate supply of hot and cold water under sufficient pressure shall be provided for laundry, hand washing, bathing, utensil washing and other purposes. Sewage from the Establishment shall be properly disposed in a public sanitary sewer or by treatment in an on-site sewage treatment facility that is approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
(f) Laundry.
(1) If laundry is washed at the Establishment, there shall be adequate capacity to properly wash and dry all of the soiled linens that are generated daily.
(2) The floor, walls, shelving and tables in the laundry room shall be composed of a smooth, easily cleaned material.
(3) Soiled laundry shall be isolated from clean linens.
(4) All laundry carts shall be constructed of an easily cleanable or washable material.
(5) Linens shall be washed in hot water with a detergent and disinfectant.
(Ord. 84-07. Passed 9-18-07.)