Rule 511-6-2-.04 - Tourist Accommodation Permits(1) Permit: (a) Any person operating a tourist accommodation shall obtain and display a valid DPH tourist accommodation permit issued by the Health Authority.(b) To qualify for a permit, an applicant shall: 1. Be an owner of the tourist accommodation;2. Allow access to the tourist accommodation;3. Provide all information as required on the application and pay all applicable local and state fees referenced in DPH Rule 511-6-2-.22 at the time the application is submitted and;4. Score 100% on the permitting inspection for newly constructed facilities.(c) Prior to the issuance of a tourist accommodation permit to new or existing establishments, the applicant shall provide evidence of satisfactory compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and all other provisions of laws that apply to the location, construction and maintenance of tourist accommodation establishments and the safety of persons therein. At the request of the Health Authority, a permit holder of a tourist accommodation may be requested to show evidence of continued compliance with provisions of law that apply to the location, construction and maintenance of tourist accommodations and the safety of persons therein.(d) Application for a permit to operate such tourist accommodation shall be made in duplicate upon forms provided by the Department. Such forms shall be completed in all details and signed by the applicant or authorized agent and submitted at least ten days before the scheduled opening. The original shall be filed with the Health Authority.(e) Upon receipt of an application for permit the Health Authority shall review the application and shall take action to approve or deny the permit as is provided in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Chapter 31-28 and these regulations.(f) The Health Authority shall grant the permit or write a statement detailing the reasons for denial. The permit or statement shall be forwarded to the tourist accommodation operator.(g) Permits shall expire upon change of ownership, location, or change in type of operation. A "change of ownership" means the transfer of a 50% interest or greater in the Tourist Accommodation to a person or entity not holding a current interest. In addition, once a Tourist Accommodation permit has been issued by the Health Authority, any significant or material change of the Tourist Accommodation's physical layout that would alter the interior or exterior structural blueprint of the facility may invalidate the permit. Unless prior approval has been obtained from the Health Authority, the facility shall maintain the physical layout shown within the approved plans and specifications of the Tourist Accommodation at the time of permit issuance. Operators shall notify the Health Authority before any structural, material or equipment changes to obtain approval if necessary.(h) The permit shall be void when the tourist accommodation ceases to operate or moves to another location. The operator shall be responsible for notifying the Health Authority when the Tourist Accommodation ceases to operate and for removing the invalid permit from the facility.(2) Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications for remodeling tourist accommodations and construction of new tourist accommodations must be submitted for review and approval fourteen days prior to beginning construction. The plans shall indicate the proposed layout and arrangement of rooms in the establishment and what each is to be used for. Mechanical and plumbing details must be shown as well as construction materials to be used on floors, walls and ceilings. Additional plans for a kitchen will be required if food is to be prepared and served to guests. The plans shall indicate the proposed menu or list of foods to be served, floor plan layout, arrangement of equipment, HVAC and plumbing, construction materials and finish schedule, the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities and the anticipated service volume per day. If swimming pools or spas are planned, properly prepared plans and specifications must be submitted to the local Health Authority for review, approval, and issuance of a construction permit as per applicable rules and regulations governing public swimming pools. If no construction changes are to be made to an existing building, requirement for plans will be at the discretion of the Health Authority.(3) Private Camps. Camps or facilities owned and operated for members only may be inspected at the Health Authority's discretion or upon request by the owner or operator or by complaint.(4) Primitive Campsites. These campsites shall be inspected only at the discretion of the Health Authority.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-6-2-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6 and 31-28-5.
Original Rule entitled "Tourist Accommodation Permits" adopted. F. Jul. 16, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.