§ 13-83 — Generally

Sec. 13-83. - Generally.

(a) Every operator of a boardinghouse, lodginghouse or roominghouse shall keep a register showing the name and sex of each boarder, lodger or guest; the date of registration; and the name and address and telephone number, if known, of the nearest relative or person with whom communication can be made in the event of fire or explosion, causing or contributing to the death or injury of the boarder, lodger or guest. (b) Every boardinghouse, lodginghouse and roominghouse shall be maintained and operated by the person who is assessed with the license tax levied therefor or who is issued the certificate of occupancy. (c) No boardinghouse, lodginghouse or roominghouse shall be permitted to be occupied by more boarders, lodgers or guests than is prescribed for the license tax levy or by the certificate of occupancy. (d) Every receipt for the payment of the license tax for the current license tax year and every certificate of occupancy shall be posted and displayed where it can be readily and easily seen at or near the main entrance to the boardinghouse, lodginghouse and roominghouse. (e) The operation of each boardinghouse, lodginghouse and roominghouse shall be managed by a mentally and physically competent person who shall be in charge of the boardinghouse, lodginghouse and roominghouse. Such person, or an authorized representative, shall be on the premises at all times.

(Code 2004, § 46.1-30; Code 2015, § 13-83; Code 2020, § 13-83; Ord. No. 2006-150-165, § 3, 6-12-2006)