A lodging establishment shall:

1. Post the current license in a location of the lodging establishment which is conspicuous to the public.

2. Ensure no room or any portion of the lodging establishment is used unless the room or portion of the lodging establishment is safe and sanitary.

3. Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the lodging establishment including: a. All floors, walls, and ceilings of the general premises must be maintained clean and in good repair; b. Repairs, construction, renovations, and maintenance must be conducted in a manner that provides safeguards as required by applicable state and local building and fire codes for guests and the public; c. Handrails and guardrails must be firmly fastened and maintained clean and in good repair inside and outside the establishment; d. All guest rooms and other areas used by guests or the public in which lighting, either natural or artificial, is essential to efficient business operations, must be well lit; and e. Carpeting in toilet rooms, bathing facilities, and kitchens is prohibited.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, ensure the water supply system: a. Is constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with applicable law; b. Provides only potable water obtained from an approved source; and c. Provides sufficient potable water under pressure to meet the needs of the entire lodging establishment.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, ensure the plumbing system: a. Is installed and maintained in accordance with all applicable state and local plumbing codes, and in the absence of local plumbing codes, all plumbing must be installed and maintained by a licensed plumber; b. Provides potable water under pressure at all times at each plumbing fixture designed to provide water; and c. Provides hot water capacity sufficient to meet the demands of the entire lodging establishment at each plumbing fixture designed to use hot water.

6. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, ensure the sewage system disposes of all wastewater through an approved method, including one of the following: a. A city or public sewage system; or b. A private sewage disposal system that is constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the applicable state and local codes and regulatory requirements.

7. Ensure the electrical system is: a. Installed and maintained in accordance with all applicable state and local electrical codes and in the absence of local electrical codes, the electrical wiring must be installed and maintained by a licensed electrician; b. Adequate to maintain all premises lighting; and c. Monitored to prohibit the use of light bulbs that exceed the wattage rating of the corresponding light fixture and empty light sockets.

8. Ensure adequate heating and ventilation is installed and maintained in accordance with all applicable state and local requirements and according to the manufacturer's specifications, including: a. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms must be provided with either natural ventilation or mechanical ventilation connected directly to the outside; b. All gas water heaters, gas furnaces, and other gas heating appliances must be provided with ventilation to the outside; c. Each furnace room or room containing a gas water heater or any other fuel-fired appliance must be provided with adequate air for circulation; and d. Mechanical clothes dryers must be vented to the outside air. If vented to the outside air, the discharge may not create a health hazard.

History: Effective April 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 23-09-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-09-09, 23-09-10, 23-09-16