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The hotel and lodging rules in force in Utah now.

Utah Admin. Code R392-502, Public Lodging Facility Sanitation (DHHS), last changed Aug 17, 2023. Enforced by Utah DHHS rule; local health officers inspect and enforce. Reported, in verification; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Utah Admin. Code R392-502, Public Lodging Facility Sanitation (DHHS), last changed Aug 17, 2023

Covers hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, guest ranches, resorts and cabins offering temporary lodging to the public: water supply, wastewater, cleaning, bedding and linens, laundry, pets, pools, food service and solid waste. The local health officer inspects and may close unsafe or unsanitary units.

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Who enforces it

Utah DHHS rule; local health officers inspect and enforce

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force; the Utah Office of Administrative Rules record for R392-502 shows it as a current rule, effective Aug 17, 2023. The DHHS rule PDF read Nov 2, 2026 showed a Notice of Continuation of Oct 21, 2021; the next five-year review fell due Oct 21, 2026 and a 2026 continuation is not yet confirmed. Confirm current status with DHHS

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Utah

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Utah today?

Utah Admin. Code R392-502, Public Lodging Facility Sanitation (DHHS), last changed Aug 17, 2023. Covers hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, guest ranches, resorts and cabins offering temporary lodging to the public: water supply, wastewater, cleaning, bedding and linens, laundry, pets, pools, food service and solid waste. The local health officer inspects and may close unsafe or unsanitary units.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Utah?

Utah DHHS rule; local health officers inspect and enforce.

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

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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