Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-27-13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 4-27-13 - Public indoor areas

Each licensee shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met:

(a) All indoor public areas shall be kept clean and free of debris.

(b)

(1) All equipment, appliances, and fixtures shall be maintained in good repair. All equipment, appliances, and fixtures that require repair or maintenance either shall be removed for repair or maintenance or shall be designated as damaged or under repair by using signs, placards, cones, hazard tape, or other visual means to alert guests of any possible hazard.

(2) All unused or damaged equipment, appliances, and fixtures shall be removed.

(c)

(1) All floors and floor coverings in public areas, service areas, hallways, walkways, and stairs shall be kept clean by effective means suitable to the finish.

(2) All floor coverings shall be maintained in good repair. All floor maintenance, repair, and replacement shall be done in a manner that prevents slipping or tripping hazards to guests.

(d) All furniture and items of de´cor shall be in good repair and kept clean by effective means suitable to the material and finish.

(e) All stairs, landings, hallways, and other walkways shall be kept free of debris and in good repair and shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The storage of items shall be prohibited.

(2) A minimum illumination of 10 foot-candles shall be required.

(f) Each fitness room, bathhouse, and spa shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Each area shall be cleaned and sanitized daily or more frequently, if necessary to maintain cleanliness.

(2) All floors shall be maintained in good repair and have a slip-resistant finish or covering that prevents slipping when wet.

(3) All equipment and fixtures that come into contact with guests, including benches, tables, stools, chairs, tanning beds, and fitness equipment, shall be constructed with a covering of a nonabsorbent material suitable for the use of the equipment or fixture. The following requirements shall be met:

(A) All surfaces that come into contact with guests shall be cleaned and sanitized daily or more frequently, if necessary to maintain cleanliness.

(B) Cleaning or sanitizing solutions shall be made available for guest use and shall be kept in clearly labeled bottles.

(C) All showers shall be cleaned and sanitized daily or more frequently, if necessary to maintain cleanliness.

(4)

(A) Towels, including bath towels, hand towels, and paper towels, shall be provided in the area and made available upon guest request.

(B) Each cloth towel shall be laundered before being provided to a guest.

(C) A receptacle for wet or soiled towels shall be provided for guest use in the area. The receptacle shall be emptied at least once daily.

(5) All equipment, fixtures, and recreational items provided for guest use shall be maintained in good repair.

(6) Protective eye equipment shall be provided if tanning equipment is provided for guest use.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-27-13

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 36-506; effective June 4, 2010.