Missouri § 315.019 - Safety and sanitation standards — city or county ordinances in lieu of department standards, when.
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§ 315.019. Safety and sanitation standards — city or county ordinances in lieu of department standards, when.
1. Fire safety of lodging establishments shall be in accordance with the applicable code.
2. Electrical wiring shall be properly installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable code.
3. Fuel-burning appliances shall be properly vented in accordance with the applicable code.
4. Plumbing shall be properly installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable code. At no time shall plumbing be arranged in a manner that may allow pollution or contamination of potable water supplies.
5. Swimming pools, spas, and similar facilities shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable code.
6. Lodging establishments which are located within the jurisdiction of city or county ordinances or regulations, and which are erected and maintained in compliance with such local city or county ordinances or regulations, will be accepted as complying in lieu of subsections 1 to 5 of this section.
7. Lodging establishments shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, in good repair, and shall be maintained and operated with strict regard to health and safety of the transient or permanent guest.
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(L. 1985 S.B. 279 § 5)
Effective 8-09-85
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 315.019
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 315.019 cover?
Section 315.019 ("Safety and sanitation standards — city or county ordinances in lieu of department standards, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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