Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Transient Lodging and Hotel Sanitation in Virginia [12 VAC 5 ‑ 430]    (Repealed)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The regulations protect public health by providing effective standards applicable to hotels addressing food preparation and handling, physical plant sanitation, the provision, storage, and cleansing of linens and towels, general housekeeping and maintenance practices, approved water supply and sewage disposal, vector and pest control, swimming pools, saunas, and other similar facilities, and ice machines and dispensers of perishable food items, along with appropriate provisions for obtaining a license.
State Authority Section 35.1-11 and Section 35.1-13
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Whether the regulations continue to protect public health by providing effective standards applicable to hotels addressing food preparation and handling, physical plant sanitation, the provision, storage, and cleansing of linens and towels, general housekeeping and maintenance practices, approved water supply and sewage disposal, vector and pest control, swimming pools, saunas, and other similar facilities, and ice machines and dispensers of perishable food items, along with appropriate provisions for obtaining a license.
NOTE: As of September 2000, these regulations have been undergoing a prelilminary process of comprehensive revision. Once adopted, these regulatory amendments and the existing regulations will be reviewed within three years.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Steve Calhoun  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: Main Street Centre
600 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: steve.calhoun@dhcd.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)371-7015    FAX: (804)371-7090    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amending Transient Lodging and Hotel Sanitation in Virginia. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/28/2002.