“Adequate Lighting” means there is enough light to safely do usual things such as reading,
walking, writing, etc.
“Certificates, Approvals, Permits, Reports, and other compliance documents” mean a written
statement of acceptability issued by a governmental agency and/or other certified agency
verifying equipment meets a nationally recognized testing standard.
“Clean” means without visible or tangible soil or residue.
“Cleanable” means the item, material, or finish is a made to be cleaned or fabricated to permit
complete removal of residue through normal cleaning methods.
“Construction” means:
(a) A new building intended for use as a transient accommodation or part of a transient
accommodation;
(b) An addition, modification or alteration that changes the functional use of an existing transient
accommodation or portion of a transient accommodation;
(c) An existing building or portion thereof to be converted for use as a transient accommodation;
or
(d) A modification requiring a building permit by a local authority having responsibility for
enforcing state and local building codes or local ordinances.
“Cross-Connection” is a plumbing connection between a source of clean water and dirty water.
Here are some examples to watch for:
Pipes connected between your source of clean water and a washing machine that has a
submerged inlet;
• A sink faucet that has a hose that does not have a vacuum breaker. That is a part that prevents
siphoning water back up through the hose.
• Ice machines with submerged inlets;
• Lawn sprinkler systems;
• Pressurized soda dispensing equipment.
EPA Cross Connection Control Manual
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/pdfs/crossconnection/crossconnection.pdf
“Food Service Permit or Certificate” certifies a business can prepare and serve food to the public and is
not the same as a food worker permit.
“Food Worker Permit or Food Permit” certifies that a particular employee or individual is qualified to work
in food service. Each employee working for a food service must have a current food worker permit.
“In Good Repair” means that a specific thing works as it is intended to work and is safe.
“Lodging unit” means an individual room or group of interconnected rooms, intended for sleeping, that are
for rent or use by a guest, and is individually designated by number, letter, or other means of
identification. A lodging unit may or may not include areas for cooking and eating.
“Non-potable water source” is any water source that is not an approved source of drinking water. Non-
potable sources may include watering and utility hoses and sprinkler systems.
“Sanitary” means hygienic conditions that are conducive to good health.
“Sanitize” means to treat a surface or object with a chemical or physical process, such as heat, to control
or limit the presence of germs. For purposes of these regulations, “sanitize” and “disinfect” are equivalent.