Professionalism:
Establishments MUST have state business license, city or borough tax ID and insurance.
Owners/managers/innkeepers MUST live on or adjacent to property.
Guests MUST be able to locate innkeepers at all times.
Guests MUST be able to receive emergency calls.
Comment cards MUST be available to all guests.
Guests MUST be informed about resident pets.
Establishments signs MUST comply with city, borough and state laws.
KPBBA members MUST not charge fellow members referral commissions.
It is suggested "House Rules" be posted or verbalized to guests upon arrival.
Publications:
Establishments MUST publish accurate rack cards or brochures.
Brochures or rack cards MUST include map or directions to establishment.
It is suggested reservation and cancellation policies be clearly stated on brochures or cards.
Exterior Maintenance:
Guests MUST have adequate on site parking.
Parking areas and walkways MUST be free of debris or snow and well lit.
Handrails MUST be provided for stairways of three or more steps.
All hot tubs, spas, saunas or pools MUST be installed and maintained to DEC requirements.
Establishments MUST look well maintained and MUST be in good repair.
Inside Maintenance:
Establishments MUST have well lit stairs, halls, rooms and provide good reading lighting.
Establishments with multiple rooms MUST provide a common area where guests may interact.
All furniture and furnishings MUST be clean, stain and spot free and in good repair.
Kitchen
Garbage MUST be kept in closed containers.
Kitchen and appliances MUST be clean and well maintained.
Breakfast MUST be included in the room rates.
It is suggested seating be provided for half the guests.
It is suggested all food presentation be attractive and in appropriate servers.
Guest Rooms:
Establishments MUST provide well maintained clean rooms & baths with room to move
freely and comfortably.
Non-skid bathtubs or shower floors MUST be provided.
Bathrooms MUST have illuminated mirrors, approved electric outlets and doors that lock.
Soap and one drinking glass per guest or disposable cups MUST be provided.
Guests rooms MUST be equiped with security locks or chains, waste baskets, proper window
coverings for privacy and light control.
Establishments MUST provide beds, matresses & pads, top & bottom sheets, bed coverings,
blankets or quilts, pillows & cases/or protectors & all bath linens in clean, good condition.
It is suggested establishments provide adequate heating, ventilation, lighting, window
screens, drawer space, chair or bench and alarm clock.
It is suggested rooms have extra pillows, blankets, area and hangers for clothes, area for
storing guest belongings.
It is suggested establishments provide bathroom hooks or bars for hanging towels, non-skid
floor mats, extra toilet paper.
For Those with Shared Baths:
Establishments MUST let guests know where cleaning supplies are stored if they want to clean.
Individual soap or dispenser MUST be provided each guest.
It is suggested extra bath, hand towels and bath mats be stored in bathrooms.
It is suggested a hamper for wet linens be provided.
It is suggested bathrobes be provided for shared baths.
Saftey and security:
Establishments MUST post emergency numbers by phones.
Every guest room MUST have two means of exit.
Private water well systems MUST be tested bi-annually for fecal coliform.
Establishments MUST provide clutter free rooms, hallways and stairs.
Establishments MUST provide smoke or heat detection devices in each room and common area.
Establishments MUST provide accessable fire extinguishers on each floor and in kitchen.
Establishments MUST post emergency exit routes.
It is suggested carbon monoxide detectors be in furnace areas.
