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A health inspection will be concerned with the following:

(a) What is the availability and quality of water, light, and heat? Generally, water must be potable (drinkable), and the temperature of the hot water must be restricted to avoid scalding. Light levels for bathrooms and hallways will have to meet minimum standards and room air temperatures must meet minimum and maximum allowable limits. A typical code specifies a maximum bath or shower water temperature of 120°F (48.9°C) and light levels of 30-foot candles in the bathrooms and 10-foot candles in the hallways. The minimum winter room temperature might be set at 68°F (20°C).

(b) Your house may have to meet minimum size requirements for the guest bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms, and eating areas. The location of these rooms is also important. Typical codes specify bedrooms to be a minimum of 65 square feet (6 m2), with dining and sitting areas to be a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 m2) per person. The codes might also note that furnace or utility rooms cannot be used for sleeping areas, and that bathrooms cannot open directly into any food-preparation or dining area.

(c) Bathroom specifications cover the health and safety of guest bathrooms. Typical codes specify that grab bars and nonskid surfaces for tubs and showers must be in place. Other requirements might include mechanical ventilation and lockable doors for privacy.

(d) Linen requirements deal with the availability of private towels and washcloths and the minimum number of bed linen changes. Generally, bed linen must be changed after each visitor, or once per week, whichever is less, and clean towels and facecloths must be provided for each guest.

(e) You must consider the proper storage, preparation, and disposal of guest food. Typical codes require that the refrigerator maintain a minimum temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and that sanitary procedures for food preparation areas be carried out. The code might also specify adequate garbage storage and disposal.