Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 4 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Article 27 - LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 4-27-6 - General requirements
Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 4-27-6
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 52, December 26, 2024
(a) Each licensee shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Post the license in a location in the
lodging establishment that is conspicuous to guests;
(2) comply with the provisions of these
regulations, including the conditions of any granted variance;
(3) ensure that no room or any portion of the
lodging establishment is rented unless the room or portion of the lodging
establishment is safe and sanitary; and
(4) replace any existing items, including
equipment, furnishings, fixtures, or items of de´cor, with items that
meet the requirements of these regulations, under any of the following
conditions:
(A) The items constitute a public
health hazard;
(B) the items affect
guest safety; or
(C) the items do
not meet the requirements of these regulations.
(b) Each licensee shall ensure that the hot water capacity is sufficient to meet the hot water demands of the lodging establishment.
(c) Each licensee shall ensure that all handwashing sinks meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Hot and cold potable water shall be
supplied under pressure to each sink in enough capacity to meet hand-washing
needs.
(2) A mixing valve or
combination faucet shall be used, unless the lodging establishment is listed on
the state historical register or a variance that alters this requirement has
been granted.
(3) The temperature
of the hot water shall be at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If a mixing valve or
combination faucet is not used, the temperature of the hot water shall not
exceed 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
(4)
A supply of hand soap and either paper towels or an electric drying device
shall be available at all times at the handwashing sink.
(d) In public areas, cloth towels may be provided for one-time use by an individual. A receptacle for the soiled cloth towels shall be provided.
(e) The use of a common cloth towel shall be prohibited, except in guest rooms.
(f) A handwashing reminder sign shall be posted in each handwashing area, except in guest rooms.
(g)
(1) A
toilet room that is accessible at all times to employees shall be provided. A
public toilet room may be used by employees in lieu of a separate employee
toilet room.
(2) A public toilet
room or rooms shall be provided and accessible to the public if the lodging
establishment provides space for guest or public gatherings or functions,
including conferences, meetings, seminars, receptions, teas, dances, recitals,
weddings, parties, wakes, and other events.
(3) There shall be at least one handwashing
sink in or immediately adjacent to each toilet room. Each sink shall meet the
requirements specified in subsection (c).
(4) Each toilet and urinal shall be sanitary,
maintained in good repair, and operational at all times.
(5) Each toilet and urinal shall be cleaned
and sanitized daily or more often if visibly soiled.
(6) The floor in each toilet room shall be
constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable materials and maintained
in good repair. Carpeting shall be prohibited as a floor covering in toilet
rooms.
(7) Except as specified in
this paragraph, the storage of items in any toilet room shall be prohibited. A
small amount of commonly used toilet room supplies may be stored, including
toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels.
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