- A. Box springs and mattresses shall be clean and in good repair.
- B. Conventional mattress covers or pads shall be used for the protection of mattresses and shall be kept clean and in good repair.
- C. All sheets, pillowcases, towels, washcloths, and bathmats shall be kept clean and in good repair, freshly laundered and sanitized between occupants and changed at least once every 7 days if used by the same occupant.
- D. When a blanket is placed on the bed, the upper sheet shall be of sufficient length to fold and overlap the top section of the blanket.
- E. All clean bedding and linen shall be stored in a clean and dry place.
- F. All soiled bedding and linen shall be handled and stored so as not to contaminate clean bedding and laundry.
- G. Containers for transporting or storing bedding and linen shall be constructed of impervious materials and shall be smooth and easily cleanable.
- H. Laundry storage rooms shall be separated from staff living quarters and be kept in a clean and organized fashion. EXEMPTION: This subsection shall not apply to bed and breakfast facilities.
- I. All blankets, quilts, bedspreads, and comforters shall be maintained in a sanitary and good condition.
Statutory Authority
§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002.