In addition to those definitions contained in 50-51-102 , MCA, the following definitions apply to this subchapter:

(1) "Bedding" means mattresses, box springs, mattress covers, mattress pads, sheets, pillow slips, pillows, pillow covers, blankets, comforters, quilts and bedspreads.

(2) "Building authority" means the building codes bureau, Montana department of labor and industry, or a local government building inspector enforcing a local building code enforcement program certified by the department of labor and industry.

(3) "Department" means the department of public health and human services.

(4) "Establishment" means a hotel, motel, tourist home, roominghouse or retirement home.

(5) "Fire authority" means the state fire marshal or his authorized agent.

(6) "Fixtures" means a shower, bathtub, toilet, toilet seat, urinal, lavatory, kitchen sink, janitor and custodial sink, utensil sink and all exposed plumbing integral to them.

(7) "Floors" means sub-flooring and floor coverings of all rooms including stairways, hallways, and lobbies.

(8) "Furnishings" means cups, glasses, pitchers, utensils, draperies, curtains, blinds, light fixtures, lamps and lamp shades, chairs, tables, desks, shelves, books, magazines, bookcases, dressers, bedsteads, mattress springs other than box springs, towels, wash cloths, soap, toilet tissue, radios, television sets, coffee makers, water heaters, pictures, mirrors, cabinets, closets and refrigerators.

(9) "Guest" means each occupant of any unit of an establishment.

(10) "License" means a written instrument issued by the department authorizing the operation of an establishment.

(11) "Local health authority" means a local health officer, local sanitarian, or any other person authorized by the department.

(12) "Sanitarian" means the person who is qualified under Title 37, chapter 40, part 3, MCA, and represents the health officer.

(13) "Sleeping accommodation" means the provision of sleeping quarters and linen service or housekeeping service where the linen service and housekeeping service are provided by management or by the residents under the direct supervision of management.