1. (1)(a) Each bed, bunk, or cot shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

   1. (b) Mattresses, mattress covers, quilts, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, sheets, bedcovers, and other bedding shall be kept clean and in good repair.
   2. (c) Two sheets shall be provided for each bed, and shall be large enough to cover the top and all four sides of the mattress. The upper sheet shall be folded over the top end of the bedcover for at least six inches.
   3. (d) A pillowcase shall be provided for each pillow.
   4. (e) Bedding shall be replaced with clean linen, including sheets and pillowcases, at least weekly and before each new occupant use.

2. (2)(a) The operator shall maintain and store supplied linen in a clean and sanitary manner at a location free from the likelihood of contamination by vermin, wastewater, filth, or toxic chemicals.

   1. (b) Clean linen shall not come in contact with soiled linen at any time.
3. (3) Laundry carts and baskets shall be constructed with smooth, durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable materials, and shall be maintained in good condition. Washable laundry bags and cart liners are permitted.

4. (4) If laundry is processed at the public lodging facility, the operator shall ensure the following laundry processing and cleaning procedures are utilized:

   1. (a) when any used linen is soiled with blood, vomit, or fecal material:

      1. (i) soiled linen is kept separate and contaminated laundry is not presorted with other linens in the guest room or laundry processing room;
      2. (ii) contaminated laundry is transported separately to the laundry processing room;
      3. (iii) contaminated laundry is placed directly into the washing machine;
      4. (iv) solid fecal materials are removed and linen that is heavily contaminated with fecal material is pre-rinsed; and
      5. (v) linen that is contaminated with blood or vomit is not pre-rinsed;
   2. (b) any visible residue is removed from laundry carts and baskets;
   3. (c) carts and baskets used to transport used linens are cleaned each day of use with a disinfectant cleaner;
   4. (d) separate containers such as carts, baskets, hampers, and laundry bags are used for transporting clean and soiled linens;
   5. (e) non-disposable laundry bags and cart liners are laundered frequently;
   6. (f) laundry machines and work tables are cleaned each day of use with a disinfectant cleaner; and
   7. (g) laundry floors are damp mopped each day of use with a disinfectant cleaner.

KEY: public health, hotel, motel, public lodging

Date of Last Change: August 17, 2023

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202 and 26B-7-402