Arkansas · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Arkansas now.

No standalone state hotel license; hotels are a Group R occupancy under the AFPC; a separate Multiple-Occupancy Facilities statute (A.C.A. 20-22-501 et seq., read via a Justia mirror, REPORTED) covers hotels/motels. Enforced by Arkansas State Fire Marshal (fire/life-safety under the AFPC); Arkansas Dept. of Health only for on-site food service. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Hotels and lodging in Arkansas

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No standalone state hotel license; hotels are a Group R occupancy under the AFPC; a separate Multiple-Occupancy Facilities statute (A.C.A. 20-22-501 et seq., read via a Justia mirror, REPORTED) covers hotels/motels

ADH's public-health-safety program list has no hotel/lodging category; a Food Protection permit applies only if a hotel serves food. The multiple-occupancy statute has required fire escapes, alarms, and emergency lighting in hotels/motels since 1971/72.

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Who enforces it

Arkansas State Fire Marshal (fire/life-safety under the AFPC); Arkansas Dept. of Health only for on-site food service

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What changes next

In force

In force, nothing scheduled

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Arkansas

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Arkansas today?

No standalone state hotel license; hotels are a Group R occupancy under the AFPC; a separate Multiple-Occupancy Facilities statute (A.C.A. 20-22-501 et seq., read via a Justia mirror, REPORTED) covers hotels/motels. ADH's public-health-safety program list has no hotel/lodging category; a Food Protection permit applies only if a hotel serves food. The multiple-occupancy statute has required fire escapes, alarms, and emergency lighting in hotels/motels since 1971/72.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Arkansas?

Arkansas State Fire Marshal (fire/life-safety under the AFPC); Arkansas Dept. of Health only for on-site food service.

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Arkansas?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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