Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-3-20 - FOOD PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT SANITATION
Section 420-3-20-.18 - Review Of Plans

(1) Submission of plans. Whenever a food processing establishment is constructed or remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food processing establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling, or conversion shall be submitted to the Health Officer for review and approval before construction, remodeling or conversion is begun. The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement, mechanical plans, and construction materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The Health Officer shall approve the plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of these rules. No food processing establishment shall be constructed, remodeled, or converted except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Health Officer. Plans shall be reviewed within twenty days after receipt. Confidential material submitted to the Health Officer must be treated in accordance with the provisions of Title 36-12-40.

(2) Preoperational Inspection. Whenever plans and specifications are required by Rule 420-3-20-.18 to be submitted to the Health Officer, he shall inspect the food processing establishment prior to the start of operations to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications with the requirements of these rules.

J. A. Brewer