N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-23.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:10-23.2 - Linen, towels, and housekeeping services

(a) The owner or operator of every hotel or dwelling space for which housekeeping services are provided shall:

1. Supply a fresh change of bed linen and towels, all of which shall be in good condition, daily unless the occupant declines; and

2. Provide housekeeping and interior maintenance on a daily basis if a hotel, or weekly basis if a rooming house, but under any circumstances each such unit shall be completely inspected and cleaned where the occupancy thereof is changed.

(b) Sanitation of all hotels and motels shall be performed in accordance with P.L. 2020, c. 37 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-29 et seq.), and any protocols or rules adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Health. This shall include the following directives required pursuant to P.L. 2020, c. 37 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-29 et seq.):

1. Maintain continuous 24-hour, seven day a week coverage of a front desk by at least one employee and by at least one additional employee per every 200 guest rooms;

2. Train a front desk employee to respond to a guest's inquiry related to health and safety including, but not limited to, the location of hospitals in the vicinity of the hotel, emergency telephone numbers, and options for seeking treatment or testing for virus diseases during a public health crisis;

3. Ensure that every guest room is cleaned and sanitized and provided with an adequate supply of clean towels, sheets, and pillowcases prior to occupancy by a new guest;

4. Ensure that every occupied guest room is cleaned and sanitized every day, and that the room is provided with an adequate supply of clean towels, sheets, and pillowcases and that the towels, sheets, and pillowcases are changed no less frequently than once every day;

5. Ensure that all public spaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once every day, and that all guest touch-points are cleaned and sanitized regularly throughout each day;

6. Provide their employees with anti-microbial cleaning products certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that are approved for use against the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), other corona viruses, influenza viruses, or other viral diseases. These products shall be used when cleaning and sanitizing each guest room, guest touch-point, and public space;

7. Train its employees on the proper use of anti-microbial cleaning products and on proper cleaning protocols that maximize the sanitary condition of each guest room, guest touchpoint, and public space; and

8. Any other directives required by Department of Health rules or protocols adopted pursuant to P.L. 2020, c. 37 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-29 et seq.).

(c) The owner of the hotel or motel or manager acting as the agent of the owner, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:10-11.2, shall maintain a logbook certifying that the requirements at P.L. 2020, c. 37 and listed at (b) above have been met each day. The logbook shall be maintained on-site and shall be available for review during inspection.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-23.2

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1874(b), effective 9/5/2023