Rule 511-6-2-.14 - Construction, Layout and Furnishings(1) Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. In all new constructed and extensively remodeled residential kitchens used in bed and breakfast inns, coved base molding may be required. Walls and ceilings in residential kitchens shall be easily cleanable and light colored.(2) Cooking is only allowed within tourist rooms that have been constructed to include permanently installed cooking facilities as approved by the Health Authority and other applicable state and local authorities. This rule does not prohibit coffee makers and microwave ovens belonging to the tourist accommodation.(3) Ventilation shall be provided for all rooms. Where ventilation is provided by means of windows, they shall open directly to the outside air and the openable window area of each room shall be not less than 1/20 of the floor area served. Where ventilation is provided by other means, it shall comply with the requirements of the current International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments or future subsequent revisions adopted thereafter to provide comfortable living conditions, remove objectionable odor and fumes, and prevent excessive condensation. Ventilation systems shall comply with applicable State and local fire prevention requirements and building codes.(4) All rooms shall be well lighted. When natural light fails to provide sufficient illumination, evenly distributed artificial light shall be provided to maintain a lighting intensity of not less than ten foot candles at 30" above the floor.(5) All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin.(6) Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly.(7) Sleeping quarters must be separated by a wall from the food preparation, food storage, and food service areas of a bed and breakfast inn.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-6-2-.14
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6 and 31-28-5.
Original Rule entitled "Construction, Layout and Furnishings" adopted. F. Jul. 16, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.