K.S.A. 36-501 et seq. (lodging inspection act): the Department of Agriculture adopts minimum standards for hotels, rooming houses, guest houses and boarding houses, including fire-hazard conditions and licensure (K.S.A. 36-506). Enforced by Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Division. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
K.S.A. 36-506, read Oct 22, 2026: the secretary adopts statewide minimum standards for lodging establishments covering water, heating, lighting, ventilation, sanitary facilities, fire and accident hazards, bedding, sewage disposal, and licensing and fees; national lodging codes may be incorporated. Conflicting local rules are void; stricter municipal standards are allowed.
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K.S.A. 36-501 et seq. (lodging inspection act): the Department of Agriculture adopts minimum standards for hotels, rooming houses, guest houses and boarding houses, including fire-hazard conditions and licensure (K.S.A. 36-506). K.S.A. 36-506, read Oct 22, 2026: the secretary adopts statewide minimum standards for lodging establishments covering water, heating, lighting, ventilation, sanitary facilities, fire and accident hazards, bedding, sewage disposal, and licensing and fees; national lodging codes may be incorporated. Conflicting local rules are void; stricter municipal standards are allowed.
Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Division.
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