Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 19, § 20-3.050
PURPOSE: This rule establishes sanitation and safety standards pertaining to life safety, fire safety, electrical wiring, fuel-burning appliances, plumbing and swimming pools/spas for lodging establishments.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.
(1) General.
(A) Definitions.
local or state health department representative or local codes administrator/fire marshal, state fire marshal or his/her representative.
arrangement in which a drain from a fixture, appliance or device discharges indirectly into another fixture, receptacle or interception at a point below the flood level rim. The connection does not provide an unobstructed vertical distance and is not solidly connected but precludes the possibility of backflow to a potable water source.
ed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or outlet supplying fixture, or other device, and the flood level rim of the receptacle. The vertical physical separation shall be at least two (2) times the inside diameter of the water inlet pipe above the flood rim level but shall not be less than one inch (1").
the administrative authority having jurisdiction. 19 CSR 20-3
existing building(s) with no more than three (3) occupiable stories, with at least five (5) but no more than ten (10) guest rooms. The building shall have interior corridors and be provided with a kitchen; breakfast shall be provided to guests and the owner must live in or adjacent to the building.
corridor, aisle or passageway arranged without an exit access in two (2) directions.
code that is accepted by state regulatory authorities and the industry that contains the same definition or standard as the code referenced in this rule, including but not limited to, fire alarm systems, wireless smoke detectors and supervised sprinkler systems.
shall mean a building, component or feature that is operating as a licensed lodging establishment or has a current inspection conducted by or for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and is in the process of obtaining a lodging license as of the effective date of this rule.
means of egress that is separated from all other spaces of the building or structure by construction or equipment required to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge. Exits include exterior exit doors, exit passageways, horizontal exits, separated exit stairs and separated exit ramps.
of a means of egress that leads to an exit.
tion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.
in the National Fire Protection Association 72, National Fire Alarm Code 2002 Edition, which is incorporated by reference in this rule or equivalent code. Any interested person may view this material at the agency’s headquarters or may purchase a copy from the National Fire Protection Association, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
tural element, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall or floor assembly, that is designed and constructed with a specified fire resistance rating to limit the spread of fire and restrict the movement of smoke. Such barriers may have protected openings.
the length of time, in minutes or hours, that materials or structural elements can withstand fire exposure.
mean the property of material or its structural elements that prevents or retards the passage of excessive heat, hot gases or flames under conditions in which they are used.
device with forced air ductwork.
in the lodging establishment definition, shall mean any building, structure, facility, place, bed and breakfast, or places of business, including but not limited to, multiple, individual or multi-unit cabins and guest rooms that are not attached to the main building but receive the same services/amenities as those guest rooms within the main building.
or unit where sleeping accommodations are regularly furnished to the public.
directly and permanently into the building’s main electrical wiring system and/or a wireless system as described in the National Fire Protection Association 72, National Fire Alarm Code 2002 Edition or equivalent code.
of structures or buildings posing a degree of hazard greater than normal to the general occupancy of a building or structure, such as areas used for the storage or use of combustibles or flammable, toxic, noxious or corrosive materials, or heat-producing appliances.
building that is listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or is located in a registered historic district and certified by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historic significance of the district.
include any building, group of buildings, structure, facility, place, or places of business where five (5) or more guest rooms are provided, which is owned, maintained, or operated by any person and which is kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out to the public for hire which can be construed to be a hotel, motel, motor hotel, apartment hotel, tourist court, resort, cabins, tourist home, bunkhouse, dormitory, or other similar place by whatever name called, and includes all such accommodations operated for hire as lodging establishments for either transient guests, permanent guests, or for both transient and permanent guests. This definition shall not apply to dormitories and other living or sleeping facilities owned or maintained by public or private schools, colleges, universities, or churches unless made available to the general public and not used exclusively for students and faculty, school-sponsored events, baseball camps, conferences, dance camps, equitation camps, football camps, learned professional society meetings, music camps, retreats, seminars, soccer camps, swimming camps, track camps, youth leadership conferences, or church-sponsored events.
physical change to a lodging establishment or portion thereof, including the replacement or upgrading of major systems, which extends the useful life. Examples include, but are not limited to, demolition of the interior or exterior of a building or portion thereof, including the removal and subsequent replacement of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, fixed equipment and interior walls and partitions (whether fixed or moveable). Replacement of broken, dated or worn equipment/items, including but not limited to, individual air conditioning units, bathroom tile, shower stalls that do not require any additional or new plumbing, electrical, etc. shall not be considered a major renovation.
tinuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts, the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge.
mean a building, component or feature that begins operation as a lodging establishment after the effective date of this rule or an existing lodging establishment that has ceased operation for a time period of eighteen (18) months or more and reopens as a lodging establishment after the effective date of this rule.
story available to guests.
which is safe for human consumption in that it is free from impurities in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and, for the purpose of this rule, must be approved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the DHSS prior to serving to the general public.
mean those foods that are referenced in 19 CSR 20-1.025 Sanitation of Food Establishments.
canned, cartoned, securely bagged or securely wrapped, whether packaged in a food establishment or a food processing plant. It does not include a wrapper, carryout box or other nondurable container used to containerize food with the purpose of facilitating food protection during service and receipt of the food by the consumer.
consist of, but is not limited to, an enclosed Public Health
interior stair, an exterior stair, horizontal exit, door, stairway, or ramp providing a means of unobstructed travel without traversing any corridor or space exposed to an unprotected vertical opening. The primary means of escape shall lead outside of the dwelling unit at street or ground level. Stairways serving as part of the primary means of egress shall be enclosed with fire barriers (vertical), such as wall or partition assemblies with a fire resistance rating of not less than thirty (30) minutes. Such enclosures shall be continuous from floor to floor. Openings shall be protected as appropriate for the fire resistance rating of the barrier.
piped water supply having less than fifteen (15) service connections or serving less than twenty-five (25) people at least sixty (60) days out of the year.
piped water supply having fifteen (15) or more service connections or serving twentyfive (25) or more people at least sixty (60) days out of the year. It may be a community water system, transient noncommunity water system or nontransient noncommunity water system.
such as a street or sidewalk that is open to the outside and is used by the public for moving from one (1) location to another.
shall mean when two (2) exits or two (2) exit access doors are required.
consist of, but is not limited to, a door, outside window, stairway, passage, fire escape or hall providing a way of unobstructed travel to the outside of the dwelling at street or ground level; a passage through an adjacent nonlockable space to any approved means of escape; an outside window or door operable from the inside without the use of tools, keys, or special effort and providing a clear opening of not less than twenty inches (20") in width, twenty-four inches (24") in height, and 5.7 square feet in area. The bottom of the opening shall not be more than forty-four inches (44") above the floor. Such means of escape shall be acceptable if the window is within twenty feet (20') of grade or opens onto an exterior balcony and is directly accessible to fire department rescue apparatus as approved by the local fire inspector or State Fire Marshal’s office.
equipped with an approved device that will ensure closing after having been opened.
of the guest room where people sleep.
mean a stair enclosure designed to limit the movement of combustion products, produced by a fire occurring in any part of the building, into such enclosure.
for recreational and/or therapeutic use and not drained, cleaned and refilled for each individual. It may include, but is not limited to, hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water, mineral baths, air induction systems or any combination thereof.
building located between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above.
described in the National Fire Protection Association 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2002 Edition and the National Fire Protection Association 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 2002 Edition, which are incorporated by reference in this rule or equivalent code. Any interested person may view this material at the agency’s headquarters or may purchase a copy from the National Fire Protection Association, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
subject to saturation with water or other liquids, including but not limited to, bathtubs, sinks and/or shower stalls.
(2) Requirements for Obtaining a Lodging License (Existing, New and Renovated). Lodging establishments shall be responsible for providing any and all documentation related to inspections and evaluations required in this rule, including but not limited to, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
(A) Existing lodging establishments shall:
DHSS rules and regulations regarding lodging establishments;
DNR rules and regulations regarding, but not limited to, sewage treatment, drinking water and backflow;
Department of Public Safety (DPS) rules and regulations regarding pressure vessels;
pliance with any and all applicable ordinances and regulations; and
owner must notify the DHSS. Upon notification, the DHSS will collaborate with the DNR, State Historical Preservation Office, to determine requirements for licensing.
(B) New lodging establishments shall:
DHSS rules and regulations regarding lodging establishments;
DNR rules and regulations regarding, but not limited to, sewage treatment, drinking water and backflow;
DPS rules and regulations regarding pressure vessels;
applicable local ordinance(s), be erected, operated and maintained in compliance with those ordinances and regulations, or if not built within a jurisdiction with applicable local ordinance(s), be erected, operated and maintained in accordance with the 2002 Edition of a national code(s) regarding life safety, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and architectural elements of the establishment, unless otherwise specifically stated in this rule;
owner must notify the DHSS. Upon notification, the DHSS will collaborate with the DNR, State Historical Preservation Office, to determine requirements for licensing; and
by the regulating authority, or if not located within a jurisdiction that issues occupancy permits, certify to the DHSS that the establishment has been designed and erected in accordance with the 2002 Edition of a national code(s) regarding life safety, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and architectural elements of the establishment. Certification to these facts will be accepted by a professional engineer, architect or the general contractor responsible for the construction of the establishment being licensed.
(C) Lodging establishments undergoing a major renovation shall:
by the regulating authority, or if not located within a jurisdiction that issues occupancy permits, certify to the DHSS that the addition has been designed and erected in accordance with the 2002 Edition of a national code(s) regarding life safety, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and architectural elements of the establishment. Certification to these facts will be accepted by a professional engineer, architect or the general contractor responsible for the construction of the establishment being licensed.
(3) Requirements for Operating a Lodging Establishment.
vide safe drinking water. Bacteriological, chemical and radiological contaminants shall be within levels acceptable to the administrative authority. Supplies deemed unsafe by the DHSS or DNR shall not be used as a potable water supply.
noncommunity public and private water supplies.
ment necessary to provide a safe drinking water supply shall be installed, maintained and operated according to manufacturer’s specifications and the DHSS requirements as defined in (3)(A)1.–7. or the DNR requirements.
tors required to be installed to provide safe drinking water, after the effective date of this rule, shall be a positive feed liquid chlorinator with thirty (30)-minute retention time based on pump capacity and must maintain a residual no less than 0.5 and no greater than four (4) parts per million (ppm) free available chlorine.
administrative authority, shall be available to test the treatment system.
lic water supplies:
Missouri laws and the DNR rules and regulations;
shall have a valid DNR permit to dispense water. A current copy of the DNR permit to dispense water must be available for review by the administrative authority.
3. Private water supplies:
diction of the DHSS and constructed and located according to 10 CSR 23-3.010–10 CSR 23-3.110 Missouri Well Construction Code with the following aboveground construction components verified by inspection:
mum of twelve inches (12") above grade; and
be free of openings that may allow the entry of contaminants;
water or shallow groundwater (i.e. springs, bored and dug wells) shall be equipped with a treatment system that includes:
with a one (1) micron absolute or smaller pore size; and
(3)(A)1.B.
munity public and private water supplies.
water and private water supplies shall be in compliance with all applicable testing mandated by the DHSS or DNR.
less than annually, a bacteriological water sample shall be collected by the administrative authority and analyzed for the presence of coliform bacteria; and
lected when deemed necessary by the administrative authority and at least annually when a chlorinator is present. Wells exceeding nitrate levels of ten (10) ppm shall not be used for drinking water; a permanent alternative water supply must be provided.
installed, after the effective date of this rule, shall:
ed prior to installing a chlorinator;
bacteriological sampling results, collected by the administrative authority a minimum of five (5) days apart, that are absent for total coliform and/or E. coli; and
cal sampling results for twelve (12) months.
twelve (12) consecutive months, the administrative authority shall determine future sampling frequencies.
results continue to indicate the presence of total coliform, the well may be deemed unsafe by the DHSS.
lected by the administrative authority within a twelve (12)-month period separated by at least thirty (30) days are E. coli positive, the well shall be deemed unsafe by the DHSS, unless immediate corrective actions can be taken to provide safe drinking water. These corrective actions must be approved by the DHSS.
satisfactory bacteriological water results shall be placed under a Boil Water Order or Boil Water Notice/Advisory. Private water supplies not meeting satisfactory chemical or radiological water results shall be placed under a Limit Use Order.
precautionary Boil Water Notice/Advisories) or a Limit Use Order issued on a public and/or private water supply, the operator shall comply with the following intermediate process(es) until permanent corrections have been made to the water supply:
by written notice prominently placed in each rented guest room, that the plumbed water is not potable and only potable water should be used for drinking and/or brushing of teeth. Additional restrictions for water use may be required by the DHSS;
made from or exposed to contaminated water; and
ply of potable water using one of the following practices:
mercially bottled water shall be placed in each rented guest room and additional bottled water shall be available upon request by guests;
able to the DHSS and which are filled from a source acceptable to the DHSS or DNR may be used. Such water shall be treated with an appropriate concentration of residual disinfectant to effectively counteract potential contamination that may be introduced between the filling of the container(s) and the dispensing of the water. This water shall be transported and handled in a safe and sanitary manner, which prevents contamination; or
the DHSS or DNR.
public water supplies shall comply with all mandated requirements issued by the DNR, local water district or utilities.
on private water supplies, the operator shall comply with one (1) of the following permanent corrections:
with (3)(A)1.B. and (3)(A)4.B.(II);
an adjacent plumbing source of water acceptable to the DHSS and/or DNR, which is protected from contamination and capable of supplying a sufficient quantity of water; or
cess(es) or permanent corrective measure(s) as authorized by the DHSS.
public and/or private water supplies, the operator shall comply with one (1) of the following permanent corrections:
an adjacent plumbing source of water acceptable to the DHSS and/or DNR, which is protected from contamination and capable of supplying a sufficient quantity of water; or
sures that provide a safe water supply, as approved by the DHSS.
(B) Wastewater Handling. Sewage and Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems.
al systems which generate three thousand (3,000) gallons or less of wastewater per day Public Health
and are maintained in a subsurface treatment and disposal system shall be regulated by the DHSS.
system installed after January 1, 1996 shall be constructed according to 19 CSR 20-3.060 Minimum Construction Standards for On- Site Sewage Disposal Systems or applicable local ordinance.
tems shall be operated and maintained to preclude surfacing or discharging effluent, production of odors or the creation of a habitat for insect breeding, contamination of surface water or groundwater or creation of a nuisance or health hazard.
renovated according to 19 CSR 20-3.060 Minimum Construction Standards for On- Site Sewage Disposal Systems or applicable local ordinance.
systems which generate more than three thousand (3,000) gallons of wastewater per day or are connected into waste stabilization ponds, or other alternative systems which discharge shall be regulated by the DNR.
installed after February 2002 shall have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, a General Permit or Exemption Letter issued by the DNR.
be operated and maintained to preclude the production of odors or creation of a habitat for insect breeding, growth of tall weeds or trees on or in a lagoon or its berm, or creation of a nuisance or health hazard.
(C) Sanitation/Housekeeping. Lodging establishments shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, in good repair, and shall be maintained and operated with strict regard to the health and safety of the patrons. The following items shall be held in compliance:
rooms shall be kept clean and in good repair. Furnishings, including draperies, beds, appliances, furniture and lamps, shall be kept clean and in good repair;
be employed in guest rooms and related facilities;
least each time a different guest rents the room. If the same guest continuously occupies a room, the room shall be cleaned at least weekly.
be provided in the guest room each day that guest room is occupied by a different guest.
in the guest room each day that guest room is occupied by a different guest. If the same guest continuously occupies a room, bed linens shall be changed at least weekly. Bedspreads shall be clean and maintained in good repair.
clean and in good repair. The sleeping surfaces of a mattress in use shall be completely covered by a sheet. Excessively damaged or soiled mattresses and/or boxsprings shall be replaced.
and/or utensils, if provided in guest rooms, shall be prepackaged.
shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, eliminating harborage conditions and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. If rodenticides and/or pesticides are used and/or stored on the premises, they shall be stored away from areas containing food and not accessible to guests.
patrons’ use shall be from a commercial source or made from a potable water supply approved by the DHSS or DNR. The ice shall be protected from contamination, which shall include the following:
chests shall be sheltered from the weather, kept in good repair and the ice compartment shall be kept clean and free of mold, rust, debris, foreign objects or other contaminants. Existing establishments operating before February 2002 may continue to use existing chest type ice machines and dispensers. All establishments that replace or add a new selfservice ice machine for guest use shall only provide dispensing type self-service ice machines;
within guest refrigerators shall be kept clean and sanitary. Ice shall be removed from the ice bin and ice trays each time a different guest rents the room;
dle that is seamless and without cracks shall be provided for each bin-type ice machine or chest. The scoop may be stored in a holster in the ice compartment, in a smooth nonabsorbent holder outside the ice machine or chest, or in another manner acceptable to the administrative authority; and
tainers, if provided, shall be kept clean, in good repair, and constructed of a smooth, non-absorbent, food-grade material.
liner is provided, the individual ice buckets/containers shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized as needed. Reuse of the food-grade single service liner is forbidden.
liner is not provided, the individual ice buckets/containers shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least each time a different guest rents the room.
reusable glasses and utensils, if provided, shall not be located within the room housing the toilet unless approved by the administrative authority.
glasses and utensils, if provided, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized using one (1) of the following practices. Exception: Guest rooms provided with kitchenettes—
compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the reusable items. Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest piece of equipment and utensil;
meets the requirements for washing, rinsing and sanitizing as outlined in 19 CSR 20- 1.025 Sanitation of Food Establishments; or
the administrative authority.
premises shall be kept neat and free of refuse and debris.
stored in a covered durable, leak-proof and vermin-proof non-absorbent container. If there is evidence of vermin or a creation of a nuisance or health hazard, outdoor trash containers shall be stored on a smooth, hard surface such as concrete or machine-laid asphalt that is sloped to drain, or other methods approved by the administrative authority.
disposed of on a routine basis.
close proximity to the lodging establishment and its attendant facilities shall be maintained so as not to create a nuisance through harborage (cover) for pests such as rodents, vermin, reptiles and other small animals.
insects or vermin, or creating a health or safety hazard, shall be removed;
prepare, package, serve, vend or otherwise provide food(s), other than prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food, for human consumption directly or indirectly to a consumer, where consumption is on or off the premises and regardless of whether there is a charge for the food, shall be considered a food establishment and shall be regulated according to 19 CSR 20-3
19 CSR 20-1.025 Sanitation of Food Establishments or applicable local ordinance;
only commercially prepared, individuallyportioned prepackaged foods that are nonpotentially hazardous and/or whole-uncut fresh fruits and vegetables and/or only prepare coffee for guest use shall not be considered a food establishment, and shall comply with the following requirements:
free from spoilage, filth or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption;
ed in individual packages;
stored, handled and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces, which may come into contact with food or with the mouth of the user;
tact surfaces shall be smooth, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips and similar imperfections;
in such a way as to be protected from crosscontamination; and
hygienic practices during all working periods of food service. Employees shall wash their hands prior to beginning work, during work, and as often as necessary to keep them clean, and after using the toilet, smoking, eating and drinking; and
the lodging establishment for preparing coffee to the guests or provided in guest rooms, shall not be located within the room housing the toilet unless approved by the administrative authority and shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized using one (1) of the following methods and/or equipment:
partments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the coffeemakers and coffeepots. Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest piece of equipment and utensil;
meets the requirements for washing, rinsing and sanitizing as outlined in 19 CSR 20- 1.025 Sanitation of Food Establishments;
designed so that cleaning and sanitizing solutions circulate throughout the fixed system and contact all interior food contact surfaces; the system shall be self-draining or capable of being completely drained of cleaning and sanitizing solutions, and the cleaning and sanitizing solutions used are intended for food AND SENIOR SERVICES
contact surfaces; or
administrative authority.
(D) Life Safety. The lodging establishment shall be constructed, operated and maintained with strict regard to health and safety.
ments are as follows:
uid or gaseous, shall be properly used and stored so that they do not present a hazard to health or life safety;
hazardous materials shall be properly used, stored, and disposed of in such a manner that they do not present a hazard to health or life safety;
open face stairs shall be attached to the stair in a sturdy manner and maintained in good repair. All railings for balconies shall be attached to the balcony in a sturdy manner and maintained in good repair;
or landings;
porches shall be kept free of ice and snow;
pects that defects are present with regard to the integrity of the structure or electrical system of the lodging establishment, that authority may require the owner to retain the services of a professional engineer to certify the lodging establishment for building safety;
maintained to assure safe and sanitary conditions;
nance must be conducted in a manner that produces safe and sanitary conditions; and
ment or appliances that pose a potential carbon monoxide risk, including facilities with attached parking garages or wood burning fireplaces, shall install a carbon monoxide detector(s). Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications and should not be placed within five feet (5') of gas-fueled appliances or near cooking or bathing areas. Exception: carbon monoxide detectors installed prior to the effective date of this rule.
shall not be required to be installed in the attached parking garage area.
shall be required in rooms adjoining or sharing a common ventilation system with the attached parking garage.
shall be in good working condition. If the battery-operated detector is routinely not operational, the owner shall install a detector that is hardwired with battery backup.
bon monoxide detectors shall be hardwired with battery backup. All additional carbon monoxide detectors shall be maintained and in good working condition.
shall be tested at least monthly or as needed to ensure they are operating properly and batteries shall be changed as needed.
nance of electrical components shall be in compliance with local codes when applicable. In the absence of local codes, the following requirements shall be met:
ing electrical outlets installed within five feet (5') of wet locations or outdoors are required to be fitted with ground-fault circuit interrupters. Existing lodging establishments undergoing a major renovation or rewiring shall be required to install ground-fault circuit interrupters in electrical outlets located within five feet (5') of wet locations or outdoors;
junction boxes must be covered and properly protected from physical damage at all times;
to design specifications;
covered junction boxes at all times;
ed;
be properly grounded at all times. Nongrounded three (3)-prong receptacles in existing lodging establishments shall be replaced with two (2)-prong receptacles or properly grounded;
ings, and foyers shall be sufficiently illuminated at all times to prevent tripping or other injuries to persons;
guest room doors open to an interior corridor and where guest room doors open to the outside but not directly at grade level;
clean and legible condition and shall be illuminated at all times that the building is occupied. For new construction, supplemental directions signs, when necessary, shall be installed indicating the direction and way of egress;
maintained in good working condition.
vided when guest room doors open to an interior corridor and where guest room doors open to the outside but not directly at grade Public Health
level;
cords shall not be used in place of fixed wiring.
than six feet (6') shall be prohibited unless provided with over-current protection or rated with properly sized wire. No more than two (2) extension cords per room may be used;
exceed the wattage rating of corresponding light fixtures;
ed;
from physical damage and maintained in good condition. Storage of items that obstruct the vision of or access to circuit boxes is prohibited; and
unobstructed; fuses and circuits must be labeled for identification.
(E) Fire Safety.
ments for existing and new lodging establishments.
local building codes, fire codes and ordinances.
fire safety shall be maintained daily.
be used unless they are treated with a flame resistant material. Documentation of the treatment shall be on file at the facility.
shall be locked against egress when the building is occupied.
permitted in buildings provided with a fire alarm system and/or an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system. No more than one (1) such device may be located in any one (1) egress path, and the door lock must unlock upon loss of power to the building, upon actuation of the fire alarm system, or upon actuation of the approved supervised automatic sprinkler system in the building.
designed to allow opening from the outside during an emergency when locked.
unit shall be permitted to be provided with a lock, however, a key operation shall be allowed, providing that the key cannot be removed when the door is locked from the side from which egress is made.
tufted, looped, woven, nonwoven or similar surface shall not be applied to walls or ceilings unless they are treated with a flame resistant material. Documentation of the treatment shall be on file at the facility.
highly flammable or toxic material shall not be used as an interior wall, ceiling or floor finish unless approved by the administrative authority.
placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit.
doors or adjacent to any exit that may confuse the direction of exit.
pound, 2A-10BC) shall be required for the protection of all guests and located in the hallways, mechanical room(s), laundry area(s) and all other hazardous areas.
a fire extinguisher from a guest room door that opens into an interior corridor or a guest room door that opens to the outside but not directly at grade level shall be no greater than seventy-five feet (75') and accessible to the guest.
maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and inspected annually by a fire extinguisher company, fire department representative or other entity approved by the administrative authority.
gross weight not exceeding forty (40) pounds shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than five feet (5') above the floor. Extinguishers having a gross weight more than forty (40) pounds shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than three and one-half feet (3 1/2') above the floor. In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less then four inches (4").
air passages penetrating the wall except properly installed heating and utility installations.
vided with room latches or other mechanisms suitable for keeping the doors closed.
closing or provided with a closing device that closes the door automatically upon detection of smoke. Door-closing devices shall not be required in buildings protected throughout by an approved, automatic sprinkler system or when the guest room door opens directly to the outside of the dwelling unit at or to grade level.
in all sleeping rooms, cooking areas/kitchens, hallways, laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, hazardous areas and where specifically stated within this rule. Heat sensing devices may be installed in cooking areas in lieu of a smoke detector(s).
ing devices shall be maintained in good operating condition.
system shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association 72, National Fire Alarm Code 2002 Edition or equivalent code.
ed at least monthly or as needed to ensure they are operating properly and batteries shall be changed as needed.
smoke detectors shall be tested and approved annually by a sprinkler company, fire alarm company, fire department representative or other entity approved by the administrative authority.
may require the installation of additional smoke detectors at any time.
kler systems shall be tested and approved annually by a fire alarm company, sprinkler company, fire department representative or other entity approved by the administrative authority.
into a potable water line over gas water heaters and/or furnaces shall not be required to be tested and approved annually unless required by local ordinance.
reflecting the actual floor or exterior doors that lead outside of the dwelling unit at street or ground level arrangement, exit locations, and room identification shall be posted in a location and manner acceptable to the administrative authority in every guest room or immediately adjacent to every guest room door. Guest room doors leading directly to the outside of the dwelling unit at grade level are not required to post an evacuation route diagram.
plan and employee instruction guide shall be kept on file that is accessible by all staff. All staff shall be able to demonstrate knowledge of the emergency evacuation plan.
available so that guests may make an informed decision as to evacuate to the outside, evacuate to an area of refuge, remain in place, or employ any combination of the three (3) options.
also meet the following requirements: 19 CSR 20-3
component in the means of egress shall comply with the following:
guards placed on the sides. Guards shall be placed so that a four inch (4") diameter sphere cannot pass through them;
less than thirty-four inches (34") and not more than thirty-eight inches (38") above the surface of the tread, measured vertically to the top of the rail from the leading edge of the tread;
be less than forty-two inches (42") in height. Guards shall be placed so that a four inch (4") diameter sphere shall not pass through them; and
and guards for stairs may continue to be used subject to approval of the administrative authority;
component in the means of egress shall comply with the following:
width of forty-four inches (44") in all facilities;
tant surface;
inches (6") in height shall have handrails and guards placed on each side. The handrails and guards shall comply with the stair requirements in (3)(E)2.A.(I)–(IV); and
to be used subject to approval of the administrative authority;
building shall be maintained as a smoke barrier to provide a basic degree of compartmentation;
hoistways for elevators, shaftways used for light, ventilation or building services; or expansion joints and seismic joints used to allow structural movements shall be enclosed with fire barriers (vertical), such as wall or partition assemblies whose fire resistance rating is not less than thirty (30) minutes. Such enclosures shall be continuous from floor to floor. Openings shall be protected as appropriate for the fire resistance rating of the barrier;
chutes, dumbwaiters and inclined and vertical conveyors shall be provided with closing devices and must be kept closed when not in active use. Outlet doors for trash or laundry chutes shall open only to a separate room designed exclusively for that purpose. This room shall be provided with a one (1)-hour AND SENIOR SERVICES
fire rated door that is self-closing. Existing installations may continue to be used upon approval of the administrative authority.
closing devices shall be self-closing, with a positive-latching frame and door assembly of one (1)-hour fire rating.
shall be separately enclosed by walls or partitions. Service openings shall not open to an exit. Existing installations may continue to be used upon approval of the administrative authority;
of egress to the outside of the building at or to grade level;
approved prior to February 2002 shall not be altered without prior approval by the administrative authority;
shall not exceed fifty feet (50');
means of escape shall be less than twentyeight inches (28") wide. Bathroom doors shall not be less than twenty-four inches (24") wide;
interior corridor(s) shall be separated by walls and twenty (20)-minute fire protection-rated doors, forty-four millimeters (44 mm) (one and three-fourths inch (1 3/4")) solid-bonded wood-core doors, steel-clad (tin-clad) wood doors, solid-core steel doors with positive latch and closer, or as approved by the administrative authority;
ted but must be permanently fixed in the closed position;
devices should be installed on the ceiling, preferably in the center, but no less than four inches (4") from the wall of the sleeping area or on a sleeping room wall between four and twelve inches (4"–12") from the ceiling or as otherwise approved by the administrative authority;
routinely not operational, the owner shall install a detector that is hardwired with a battery backup;
detectors and heat sensing devices shall be hardwired with battery backup; and
sprinkler systems shall be maintained in good working order.
meet these additional requirements. In addition to the required certification that the establishment has been designed and erected in accordance with the 2002 Edition of a national code(s), the DHSS has outlined minimum requirements for the maintenance of fire safety components and the installation of smoke detectors, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishment to provide adequate life safety protection to ensure the safety of the occupants.
the definition of a bed and breakfast may have two (2) secondary means of egress that are independent and remote from one another in lieu of a primary means of egress.
ing devices shall be installed on the ceiling, preferably in the center, but no less than four inches (4") from the wall of the sleeping area or on a sleeping room wall between four and twelve inches (4"–12") from the ceiling.
sensing devices shall be hardwired with battery backup.
installed and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association 72, National Fire Alarm Code 2002 Edition or equivalent code and maintained in good working order. Exception 1: Single story buildings with guest room doors that open directly to the outside at grade level. Exception 2: Buildings with no more than three (3) occupiable stories and with no more than four (4) guest rooms per building with guest room doors that lead directly outside at or to grade level.
required, all smoke detectors and/or heat sensing devices shall be interconnected, except those located in sleeping rooms.
throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2002 Edition or the National Fire Protection Association 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 2002 Edition or equivalent code.
ings with no more than three (3) occupiable stories, where all guest rooms have a door that opens directly to the outside at or to grade level or to an exterior exit access are not required to be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system.
(F) Swimming Pools/Spas. Design, maintenance and operation of swimming pools, spas, and other bathing facilities shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
pools undergoing a major renovation, such as installing a diving board or slide, shall be designed by a professional engineer and certified by a professional engineer, architect or other qualified professional approved by the administrative authority. The design must comply with a national swimming pool code;
safety of swimming pools are as follows:
ed by a fence, wall, building or other enclosure that is at least four feet (4') in height. The enclosure shall be made of a durable material. Artificial barriers shall be constructed so as to afford no external handholds, footholds, or opening large enough to pass a four inch (4") diameter sphere through. Existing installations may continue to be used upon approval of the administrative authority;
self-closing and positive self-latching closure mechanism. The latch shall be installed as high as possible, but no greater than four feet (4'), to preclude access of a toddler;
area shall be installed with self-closing and positive self-latching closure mechanism(s). The closure mechanism shall be installed as high as possible, but no lower than four feet (4') in height. Other means of precluding the access of a toddler into the indoor pool area must be approved by the administrative authority;
ming pool covers, or other protective devices must be approved by the administrative authority;
marked with four inch (4")-high numbers, of a contrasting color to the pool background color, at or above the water surface on the vertical pool wall and on the edge of the deck, at maximum and minimum points of break between the deep and shallow portions, and at intermediate increments of depth, spaced at not more than twenty-five feet (25') intervals measured peripherally.
and ends of the swimming pool.
be placed on the vertical walls above the water level, other means shall be used so that the markings will be plainly visible to persons in the swimming pool;
both a throwable device and a reaching device, shall be provided for all swimming pools. Swimming pools over two thousand (2,000) square feet and up to four thousand (4,000) square feet of water surface area shall have two (2) throwable and reaching devices. Approval by the administrative authority shall be required for swimming pools in excess of four thousand (4,000) square feet of water surface area.
U.S. Coast Guard approved device, fitted with a one-quarter inch (1/4")-diameter line with a length of 1.5 times the maximum width of the swimming pool or fifty feet (50'), whichever is less and a reaching device shall be a life pole or shepherd’s crook type of pole, having blunted ends with a minimum length of twelve feet (12') or as approved by the administrative authority. This equipment shall:
places, distributed around the pool deck;
ready condition; and
location and shall be used only for its intended purpose;
is less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of water surface area and is opened for use and no lifeguard service is provided, warning signs shall be placed in plain view of the entrances and inside the pool area which state “WARNING—NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY” with plainly legible letters;
sand (2,000) square feet of water surface area or greater shall have a certified lifeguard present at all times the pool is available for use. In swimming pools with two thousand (2,000) square feet of water surface area or more, one (1) additional certified lifeguard shall be provided for each additional two thousand (2,000) square feet of water surface area;
able to lodging employees for pool use at all times. The first aid kit shall be stored in an easily accessible location (such as the front office);
the swimming pool area;
shall be kept clean of sediment, floating debris, visible dirt and algae; free of cracks, peeling paint and tripping hazards. Pools shall be refinished when the pool surface cannot be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition;
rine introduction system shall be located on the opposite side of the pool from the direction of the prevailing winds and must provide the following features:
suitable to provide protection during exposure to chlorine gas. This device shall be housed in a convenient location outside the chlorine room, which is quickly and readily accessible;
of eight inches (8") above the floor that terminates at a safe point of discharge to the outside away from the pool deck;
one (1) air change per minute and operated from a switch located outside the chlorine room door in conjunction with the airtight duct;
ceiling;
switch located outside the chlorine room, adjacent to the chlorine room door; and
for leak detection; automatic chlorine detectors are recommended;
ment shall be housed in a separate room. This room shall have no openings to other interior openings; and
designed to automatically terminate gas feed when the water supply flow is interrupted. The release of chlorine gas shall be terminated when the recirculation pump is shut off;
quality of swimming pools and spas are as follows:
designed and maintained to provide for continuous disinfection of the water with a chemical or process which is an effective disinfectant and which imparts an easily measurable, active residual;
methods shall not be dangerous to public health, create objectionable physiological effects, or impart toxic properties to the water;
disinfection feeder shall be provided for the continuous application of disinfectant to the pool and/or spa water. The concentration of disinfectant in the pool and/or spa water must be maintained at the following levels:
tant, a free chlorine residual of at least one part per million (1.0 ppm) shall be maintained throughout the pool. When bromine is the disinfectant, a minimum residual between three and five (3–5) ppm shall be maintained throughout the spa; and
methods are subject to approval of the administrative authority and may only be used when it has been demonstrated that they provide a satisfactory residual which is easily 19 CSR 20-3
measured and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications;
provided and capable of properly measuring disinfectant and pH residual;
spa water shall be maintained at a level between 7.2 and 7.8; and
sufficient clarity that the main drain cover is readily visible at the deepest point of the pool when viewed from the side of the pool;
nance and operation of swimming pools and spas are as follows:
low and deep water shall be marked at the point where the swimming pool slope begins, or at the five foot (5') depth, by a line of contrasting color on the floor and walls of the pool, and by a safety rope and floats equipped with float keepers;
provided at the shallow end (less than five feet (5') and steps or ladders shall be provided in the deep end (greater than five feet (5'). If the pool is over thirty feet (30') wide, such steps, ladders or stairs shall be installed on each side.
shall be easily cleanable, corrosion-resistant and equipped with non-slip treads.
as to provide a handhold. Where steps or ladders are provided, there shall be a handrail at the top of each side thereof extending over the coping of the edge of the deck. When stairs are provided, there shall be a handrail provided.
handrails shall be maintained in good repair at all times;
maintained and be available upon request. The residual concentration of the disinfectant used in the pool and/or spa, pH, water temperature and the date and time the information was collected shall be recorded;
storage rooms shall be vented directly to the exterior or vented to a room that is vented directly to the exterior;
ming pools and/or spas shall be used, handled, stored and labeled in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications;
and openings shall not be over one-half inch (1/2") wide. Main drain grates shall be in good repair, firmly affixed at all times and designed and maintained to prevent user entrapment; AND SENIOR SERVICES
be kept clean and in good repair at all times;
maintained in good repair at all times;
ed to remove dirt from the bottom of the pool;
and perimeter overflow systems shall be kept clean and in good repair;
overflow level; and
form to the DNR regulations;
and electrical systems for swimming pools and spas are as follows:
ed at swimming pools used at night or which do not have adequate natural lighting so that all portions of the pool, including the bottom, are readily seen without glare;
good repair at all times;
shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the inside walls of a pool. One (1) receptacle to provide power for a recirculating pump motor on permanently installed swimming pools shall be permitted not less than five feet (5') from the inside walls of the pool provided the receptacle is single, of the locking and grounding types and protected by a groundfault circuit interrupter;
twenty feet (20') of the inside walls of a pool shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter;
shall be located at least five feet (5') from the inside walls of a pool unless separated from the pool by a solid fence, wall or other permanent barrier; and
utility-owned, operated and maintained supply lines, service drops, electrical lines and communication lines (i.e., telephone, cable TV) pass shall be approved in writing by the utility company;
swimming pool and/or spa shall operate continuously or in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications/recommendations or other engineering criteria;
ing requirements: Exemption—a spa used under direct supervision of qualified medical personnel is excluded:
be four feet (4') measured from the water line. The maximum depth of any seat or sitting bench shall be two feet (2') measured from the water line;
provided to prevent water temperatures from exceeding one hundred four degrees Fahrenheit (104°F). The controls shall be accessible only to the swimming pool operator;
each pumping system prevents user entrapment;
arate from the water treatment recirculation system. The agitation system shall be connected to a timer; and
shall be provided. The sign shall contain wording to the effect of:
acute or chronic disease such that use of this spa might adversely affect their health should consult a physician before using this spa;
without supervision;
ten (10) minutes;
by an adult; and
mation may be added as deemed necessary by the lodging establishment or manufacturer.
(G) Plumbing/Mechanical. Installation and maintenance of plumbing supply lines and equipment shall be in compliance with local codes when applicable. In the absence of local codes the following requirements shall be met:
1. General requirements are as follows:
be available at all times;
adequate ventilation to prevent excessive condensation, mold or algae growth or odors. New lodging establishments shall provide mechanical ventilation;
system shall be provided and vents shall extend above the roof;
and properly trapped;
plumbing shall be vermin proof; and
method of installation shall obstruct or retard the flow of water, wastes, sewage or air in the drainage or venting system;
Missouri Division of Fire Safety shall be required for the following water heaters, boilers and pressure vessels. Evidence of inspection and approval shall be posted on the premises, as well as on file with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Division of Fire Safety; Public Health
greater than two hundred thousand British thermal units per hour (200,000 Btu/hr) or fifty-seven and six-tenths kilowatts (57.6 kW) if electric;
than one hundred twenty (120) gallon capacity, and water temperatures exceeding two hundred ten degrees Fahrenheit (210°F), and heat input greater than two hundred thousand (200,000) Btu/hr or fifty-seven and six-tenths (57.6) kW if electric;
not required to be inspected and approved by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety:
working pressure of one hundred twenty-five pounds per square inch (125 psi). The maximum pressure allowed shall be permanently marked on all water heating units and holding tanks; and
provided to shut the fuel supply off to water heating units;
sive buildup of heat and/or pressure in the vessel must be provided on water heaters and other pressure vessels.
relief valves are required on or adjacent to hot water holding tanks but cannot be separated from the tank by a check valve or shutoff valve.
relief valves are required on water heaters and must be installed so that the sensing element extends into the tank and monitors the temperatures in the top six inches (6") of the tank.
imprints, plates or tags to indicate the specifications of the valve.
component of the T&P relief valve must be equal to or greater than the input Btu of the vessel it serves.
component of the T&P relief valve must be equal to or less than the pressure rating of the vessel it serves.
be made of rigid pipe approved for water distribution with a temperature rating of two hundred ten degrees Fahrenheit (210°F) or other materials approved by the manufacturer to be used for this purpose and—
as the relief valve outlet;
gravity flow and shall have no more than one (1) elbow or be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications;
to the relief valve discharge pipe; and
a hazard or a potential cause of damage;
10 CSR 60-11.010 Prevention of Backflow or local codes. Potable water supplies shall be protected from sources of potential contamination.
by reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly: boiler units, fire sprinkler systems with chemical additives, lawn sprinklers with facilities for injection of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals and pumped or repressurized cooling or heating systems.
a double-check valve assembly: facility wide fire sprinklers not using chemical additives and lawn sprinklers without facilities for injection of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals.
vacuum breakers: threaded faucets, flush valves and shower spray hoses. Commercial dishwashers and commercial laundry machines shall be protected by either a vacuum breaker or an air gap.
by air gaps: relief valve discharge pipes from water heaters and water holding tanks, makeup waterlines for cooling towers, potable water inlets to all plumbing fixtures, water softeners, condensation waterlines and discharge lines from commercial laundry machines. Swimming pool feed lines shall be protected by either an air gap or doublecheck valve assembly.
air breaks: ice containers and ice machines.
potable water line over gas water heaters and/or furnaces shall not be required to install a backflow device unless required by local ordinance;
shall be tested for leaks on a yearly basis.
(H) Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment. Air conditioning, heating, ventilating ductwork and related equipment shall be installed using acceptable procedures in a safe manner and be in good operating condition.
places or other appliances and portable electrical space heaters shall be prohibited from use in all areas of the lodging establishment unless approved in writing by the manufacturer for commercial use.
tions may continue to be used, upon approval of the administrative authority, if the following conditions are met:
meet the National Fire Protection Association 54 ANSI 223.1-2002, 2002 Edition National Fuel Gas Code requirements for residential use;
an inspection to assure the appliance and installation meet the National Fire Protection Association 54 ANSI 223.1-2002, 2002 Edition National Fuel Gas Code requirements for residential use;
installed in accordance with (3)(D)1.I.(III)– (V); and
primary source of heat.
shall be equipped with thermostatic controls.
other gas appliances shall be properly vented to the outside, and the flue pipe shall be constructed of galvanized pipe or material recommended by the manufacturer. All galvanized pipe shall be secured by screws at every joint in the pipe.
located outside the furnace cabinet housing.
next to all gas appliances, gas furnaces and gas water heaters.
and/or gas furnaces shall have an automatic sprinkler head installed off the domestic water system with a hardwired smoke detector located directly outside the room or shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system or designed in a manner to be fire resistant.
for one hundred sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (165°F) or appropriately rated for the specific location and installed according to manufacturer’s specifications or approved by the administrative authority. Existing installations may continue to be used upon approval of the administrative authority.
installed in a manner so the water spray will encompass the gas water heater and/or furnace.
line shall be one-half inch (1/2") or threefourths inch (3/4") copper pipe or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe. Existing installations may continue to be used upon approval of the administrative authority. 19 CSR 20-3
Fire Protection Association 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2002 Edition and National Fire Protection Association 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 2002 Edition.
be located directly outside the room if the door to the gas water heater and/or furnace room opens directly to the outside.
be located directly outside the room if another smoke detector is already located within ten feet (10') of the door.
of walls and ceilings designed to be fire resistant for a minimum of one (1) hour, with a one (1)-hour fire rated door and doorjamb. All openings into this room shall be designed with one (1)-hour fire rated materials.
located inside a garage, it shall be at least eighteen inches (18") above the finished floor and enclosed inside a fire resistant room.
electrical fused switch to protect the unit from electrical overloading and to disconnect the electrical supply.
ing gas water heaters or any other fuel-fired appliance shall be provided with vents or other approved means to supply adequate combustion air for the units.
(3)(H)10.D. below, there shall be two (2) combustion air vent openings in each room containing gas or fuel-fired appliances.
lower level and the other at the upper level.
opening shall be permitted if the vent opening extends directly to the outside of the structure. This opening shall be one (1) square inch per three thousand (3,000) Btu input of the total gas appliances located in the room.
combustion air shall be:
per one thousand (1,000) Btu input if the combustion air is drawn from inside the structure;
inch per four thousand (4,000) Btu input if the air is drawn from outside the structure.
rooms and rooms containing gas water heaters or any other fuel-fired appliance may be subject to approval from the administrative authority; and AND SENIOR SERVICES
taining gas or fuel burning appliances having a volume of fifty (50) cubic feet per one thousand (1,000) Btu/hour shall not be required to have additional venting.
shall be calculated for all the gas appliances located within the space.
ly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors, and through combustion air openings sized and located appropriately shall be considered a part of the required volume.
ance around them of one inch (1") from the sides and back and six inches (6") from the front of the unit or be installed to manufacturer’s specifications.
AUTHORITY: sections 192.006 and 315.005– 315.065, RSMo 2000 and Supp. 2004.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 50- 66.010. Original rule filed as Missouri Division of Health E 9.01 on Sept. 4, 1957, effective Sept. 14, 1957. Rescinded and readopted: Filed June 28, 2001, effective Feb. 28, 2002. Rescinded and readopted: Filed May 2, 2005, effective Oct. 30, 2005.
*Original authority 192.006, RSMo 1993, amended 1995, 315.005–315.065, please see Revised Statutes of Missouri and Revised Statutes of Missouri Supp. 2004.