Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-1-.30 - Physical Facilities: Materials for Construction and Repair

(1) Surface Characteristics. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be:

(a) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted;

(b) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and

(c) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICING AREAS, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

(2) Surface Characteristics.

(a) The outdoor walking and driving areas shall be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or gravel or other materials that have been effectively treated to minimize dust, facilitate maintenance, and prevent muddy conditions.

(b) Exterior surfaces of buildings and mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS shall be of weather-resistant materials and shall comply with LAW.

(c) Outdoor storage areas for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be of materials specified under 40-7-1-.29(2) and 40-7-1-.29(3).

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-1-.30

O.C.G.A. Secs. 26-2-1 et. seq.

Original Rule entitled "False/Misleading Advertising" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Equipment Durability and Strength" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996. Amended: F. Oct. 29, 2003; eff. Nov. 28, 2003, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Physical Facilities: Materials for Construction and Repair" adopted. F. Sep. 11, 2015; eff. Oct. 1, 2015.