All lodging operators in Washington state are required to have a Transient Accommodations License from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
Transient accommodations include hotels, motels, inns, resorts, bed and breakfasts, and other forms of short-term rentals.
The DOH created a Transient Accommodations Resource Book to assist lodging owners and operators with obtaining a better understanding of the health and safety rules for lodging establishments.
The resource book outlines the minimum public health and safety standards for the licensure and operations of transient accommodations in Washington state.
The resource book covers a variety of important issues for operating a lodging property like your water supply and temperature control, sewage and liquid waste disposal, beds and bedding, fire safety, heating and cooling, laundry, boiler safety, lodging unit kitchens, and more.
Make sure you become familiar with the topics covered in the resource book. And if you have any questions or need clarification, reach out to a Washington Hospitality Association territory manager who will help you get the answers you need.
