33-39-01-08. Housekeeping and laundry facilities.

1. All parts of the lodging establishment and its premises must be kept neat, clean, and free from litter and rubbish.

2. Cleaning operations must be conducted by the lodging establishment in a manner that minimizes contamination of facilities.

3. A lodging establishment shall ensure guest rooms are cleaned between each guest.

4. Guests may request no housekeeping activities be completed during their stay.

5. All toilet paper and, if provided, prepackaged toiletry items, must be replenished as necessary.

6. All toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and shower facilities must be adequately cleaned and sanitized between each guest.

7. A lodging establishment shall ensure housekeeping and laundry facilities and equipment are clean and maintained in good repair.

8. Each housekeeping cart must be designed, maintained, and operated to protect clean glasses, utensils, dishware, single-service articles, food, coffee, and condiments from dirty linens and other sources of contamination, including dirty glasses and dishware, cleaning and sanitizing agents, and poisonous or toxic materials.

9. The laundry facilities and equipment must be kept clean and free from accumulated lint and dust.

10. All laundry equipment must be functional and in good repair.

11. Clean linens may not be contaminated by dirty linens or other contaminants.

History: Effective October 1, 1998; amended effective April 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 23-09-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-09-09