West Virginia § 16-6-11 - 16-6-11. Lighting; plumbing; ventilation.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 16-6-11 — 16-6-11. Lighting; plumbing; ventilation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-6-11. 16-6-11. Lighting; plumbing; ventilation.
Every hotel and restaurant in this state shall be properly lighted by day and by night, shall be properly plumbed and ventilated, and shall be conducted in every department with strict regard for the health, comfort and safety of its guests. Such proper plumbing and draining shall be done and maintained according to approved sanitary principles. Such proper ventilation shall be construed to require at least one door and one window in every sleeping room, which window shall permit easy access to the outside of the building, light well or court. No room shall be used as a sleeping room which does not open to the outside of the building or light wells, air shafts or courts.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 16-6-11
What does West Virginia Code § 16-6-11 cover?
Section 16-6-11 ("16-6-11. Lighting; plumbing; ventilation.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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