Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics
Chapter 7 - Food Storage Warehouse and Food Salvaging Operations
Section VI-705 - Building Construction [formerly paragraph 6:112]

A. The storage and/or salvaging of any food intended for sale or distribution to the general public is prohibited in private residences or in buildings having direct opening to private residences. All establishment buildings shall be well lighted and ventilated.

B. [formerly paragraph 6:113] Floors, walls and ceilings shall be constructed in accordance with §313 of Chapter 3 of this Part so as to be easily cleanable.

C. [formerly paragraph 6:114] All insecticides or pesticides used in any room where foods packaged, repackaged, stored or salvaged shall be approved by the state health officer. All insecticides and pesticides shall be used and applied according to label directions specified as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or its successor.

D. [formerly paragraph 6:115] Every warehouse and salvaging operation shall be provided with toilet and hand washing facilities for employees as required by LAC 51:XIV.411, titled "Minimum Plumbing Fixtures". Hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to all toilet facilities. Facilities shall be equipped with hot and cold water under pressure, delivered through a mixer faucet. Soap and sanitary towels or air dryer shall be provided at each lavatory. These facilities shall be kept clean. Toilet room doors shall be self-closing.

E. [formerly paragraph 6:116] Buildings shall be constructed and maintained to prevent access to rodents, insects (e.g., roaches), birds and other vermin.