Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-11-.09
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 420-3-11-.09 - Linens, Towels And Supplies(1) Linens (a) All sheets, pillow cases, blankets, bed coverings and mattress pads shall be maintained in sound condition. Every bed, cot or crib in a guest room shall be provided with two clean sheets and clean pillow cases, which have been laundered using an approved method since last used by a previous guest. A blanket, mattress pad, and bedspread which are cleaned as often as necessary to be maintained in a clean condition shall be provided for each bed.(b) All sofa beds or rolling cots must be stored without linens in place to help prevent contamination, except when the hotel provision in writing to change all bed linens between guests or protected in room storage is provided. Guests should be given clean linens at time of check-in if they request the use of the sofa bed or rolling cot.(2) Towels - All towels, wash cloths and bath mats shall be maintained in sound condition and laundered using an approved method since used by a previous guest.(3) Laundry Facilities (a) Hotel laundry facilities shall be restricted to the washing and drying of linens, towels, uniforms, and aprons necessary to the operation. If such items are laundered on the premises, a washing machine (at least a 25 pound load capacity) and dryer shall be provided and used. Washers and dryers shall be installed according to manufacturer's directions and applicable plumbing codes as enforced by local plumbing officials.(b) Separate laundry facilities may be provided for the use of hotel guests if these are located in a different room or area of the hotel. These facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.(4) Handling Linens and Towels (a) Clean linen shall be stored and handled in a manner which will prevent contact and/or contamination from dirty linen. Storage areas, separated by partition or distance, shall be identified and used for clean and dirty linens. No laundry cart used to transport dirty linen shall be used for clean linen unless the cart is thoroughly cleaned between uses. When separate laundry carts are used for clean and dirty linen, they must be clearly marked.(b) Clean linen storage areas shall afford protection of linens from dust, dirt, vermin, or other contamination.(c) Maid or housekeeping carts shall provide protection of the clean linens, single-service and repeat use items. Maid or housekeeping carts shall be kept clean.(5) Soap - Guest rooms shall be provided with a dispensed liquid or powdered soap or with new, individually wrapped bar soap. Used bar soap shall be removed from guest rooms when the guest ends the occupancy. A dispensed liquid or powdered soap shall be provided in all common and public bathrooms and toilets. Other toiletries provided by the hotel which are opened by the guest, shall be removed when the guest ends the occupancy. Used soap and toiletries shall be discarded and shall not be used for any other purpose. Author: Ronald Dawsey, Tim Hatch
Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-11-.09
Filed September 1, 1982. Repealed and Replaced: Effective March 26, 1993. Amended: December 20, 2006; effective January 24, 2007.Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-2-2, 34-15-3.