Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-27-6

Current through Register Vol. 44, No. 2, January 9, 2025

Section 4-27-6 - General requirements

(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.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-27-6

Authorized by K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 36-506; implementing K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 36-502 and 36-506; effective June 4, 2010.