Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 446 - Food Establishments
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Section 446.573 - Outer openings

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 446.573

Current through September 16, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(a) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls and ceilings;

(b) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(c) Solid, self-closing and tight-fitting doors.

2. A food establishment may open into a larger structure, including, without limitation, a mall, airport or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, if the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

3. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are:

(a) Solid and tight-fitting;

(b) Designated for use only when an emergency exists by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and

(c) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 5, if the windows or doors of a food establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes, or a temporary food establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified in this chapter, the openings must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(a) Sixteen mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens;

(b) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or

(c) Other effective means approved by the health authority.

5. The provisions of subsection 4 do not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the food establishment, the weather or other limiting conditions.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013

NRS 439.200, 446.940

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