The maximum number of dogs permitted per room must be stated. This cannot be left blank. A stated limit of zero is treated as a configuration error and triggers review.
RDFS-02 · Certification Requirement R7
Dog Capacity Limit
The maximum number of dogs permitted per room must be stated. This cannot be left blank.
Standard Requirement
The maximum number of dogs permitted per room must be stated. This cannot be left blank.
RDFS-02 R7 · Pass/fail. Fail this requirement and the outcome is Not Certified.
R7. Dog Capacity Limit
Assessed via
Q35: Dog Limit per Room
Roch Interpretation
The per room dog limit must be a number in the policy. 'Contact us to discuss' is not a stated limit. Guests need to know how many dogs are permitted per room before they book.
Examples
Compliant
A hotel's pet policy page states 'a maximum of two dogs per room' and this is confirmed in the booking flow when a guest selects a dog stay.
Not compliant
A hotel's pet policy covers fees, access conditions, and deposit information but omits any statement of how many dogs are permitted per room.
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RDFS-02 · Last updated 17 March 2026