33-39-01-16. Exterior premises and grounds maintenance.

1. A lodging establishment shall ensure the exterior areas and surfaces, including alleys, driveways, walkways, guardrails, handrails, balconies, landings, porches, decks, stairways, ramps, and parking areas are: a. Maintained clean, well-drained, free of debris, and in good repair; b. Adequately illuminated for guest safety; and c. Free from safety hazards such as slippery surfaces or inappropriate storage of items in stairways, walkways, landings, and ramps.

2. A lodging establishment shall ensure garbage and refuse are: a. Kept in leakproof, nonabsorbent receptacles that are: (1) Kept covered with tight-fitting lids if filled, stored, or not in continuous use to minimize accessibility by rodents, insects, and other pests; (2) Of sufficient number and capacity to prevent overflow accumulation; and (3) Kept clean, in good repair, and replaced as necessary; b. Removed from the premises at a frequency that minimizes the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor rodents, insects, and other pests; and

c. Disposed of in a sanitary manner in compliance with state and local requirements.

History: Effective April 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 23-09-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-09-09