Alaska Administrative Code
Title 18 - Environmental Conservation
Chapter 31 - Alaska Food Code
Article 5 - Sanitation and Physical Facilities
18 AAC 31.555 - Lighting
Universal Citation: 18 AK Admin Code 18 AAC 31.555
Current through February 27, 2024
The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that
(1) permanently installed artificial light sources provide
(A) at least 50 foot candles
of light, evenly distributed, measured 30 inches from the floor, on
preparation, processing, and warewashing surfaces and equipment; and
(B) at least 20 foot candles of light, evenly
distributed, measured 30 inches from the floor, in other areas; dining areas
must meet this standard only during cleaning activities; and
(2) protective shielding is provided for breakable artificial lighting fixtures located
(A) over equipment used to hold or display
food;
(B) in walk-in refrigerators
or freezers;
(C) over any area
where food or food-contact surfaces are exposed such as preparation, service,
and display areas; and
(D) over
equipment and areas where utensils and equipment are cleaned or
stored.
Effective 12/19/99, Register 152, the Department of Environmental Conservation readopted 18 AAC 31.555, without change, to affirm the validity of that section following statutory amendments made in ch. 72, SLA 1998. Chapter 72, SLA 1998 relocated department authority to adopt regulations in 18 AAC 31 from AS 03.05 to AS 17.20.
Authority:AS 17.20.005
AS 17.20.072
AS 17.20.180
AS 44.46.020
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