§ 34-605. Building requirements.

(a)

Building structure. Every building structure or enclosure used to provide lodging accommodations for the public shall be constructed of proper materials, and be kept and maintained as to promote the health, comfort, safety, and well-being of persons accommodated.

(b)

Identification. The entrance door to every lodging unit must be plainly marked on the outside, either numerically or alphabetically. No two (2) units may be assigned the same number or letter.

(c)

Condition. The facilities must be maintained in acceptable condition as deemed by the regulatory authority. Conditions shall not create an unsafe environment for guests, a public health hazard, or a nuisance condition at the establishment or to surrounding community.

(d)

Flooring. The floors of all guest rooms, hallways, bathrooms, store rooms, and all other spaces used or traversed by guests shall be of such construction and material which shall be easily cleanable and be kept clean and in good repair. Cleaning of floors shall be done to minimize the raising of dust and the exposure of guests thereto. The requirements of this part shall not prevent the use of rugs, carpets, or natural stone which can be kept clean. Abrasive strips for safety purposes may be used wherever deemed necessary to prevent accidents.

(e)

Walls. The walls and ceilings of all rooms, halls and stairways shall be kept clean and in good repair. Studs, joists, and rafters cannot be exposed except when suitably finished and maintained clean.

(f)

Screens. When flies, mosquitoes, and other insects are prevalent, all outside doors, windows, and other outer openings must be screened; provided that such screening shall not be required for rooms deemed by the regulatory authority to be located high enough in the upper stories of the buildings as to be free of such insects, or in such areas where other effective means are provided to prevent their entrance.

(g)

Lighting. All rooms and areas used by patrons and guest and all other rooms or spaces in which lighting, either natural or artificial, is essential and necessary, must have adequate and proper lighting. Any area where light bulbs are burnt out or missing must be replaced.

(h)

Waste disposal. All liquid waste shall be disposed of in an approved public sewage system or in a sewage system which is designed, constructed and operated in accordance with all local, state, and federal ordinances and codes.

(Ord. No. 140032 , § 4, 1-23-14)