15A NCAC 18A .1814. DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND TRASH: PREMISES

(a)  All garbage and trash shall be collected and stored in covered containers in such a manner as not to create a nuisance.  Garbage and trash storage containers shall be kept clean and in good repair.

(b)  There shall be no fly‑ or mosquito‑breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises.  The premises shall be kept neat and clean.  Rubbish, litter and other items not used in the operation of the establishment shall not be permitted to accumulate on the premises.

(c)  Facilities shall be provided for the washing and storage of garbage and trash containers, mops, mop buckets, mop wringers, and any other equipment used in the cleaning of the lodging establishment.  Cleaning facilities shall include combination faucet, hot and cold water, hose bibb with a backflow prevention device and curbed impervious pad sloped to drain or other equivalent facilities or methods.  Where dumpsters are used, a contract for off-site cleaning shall constitute compliance with the provision for cleaning facilities for such units.  A current  copy of the dumpster cleaning contract shall be made available at the time of inspection.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A‑248;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1996; January 1, 1996; September 1, 1990.