Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 257 - Food Establishments
Subchapter 11 - Physical Facilities
Section 310:257-11-31 - Lighting, intensity
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 310:257-11-31
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
The light intensity shall be:
(1) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;
(2) At least 215 lux (20 foot candles):
(A) At a surface where food is
provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where
fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption;
(B) Inside equipment such as reach-in and
under-counter refrigerators;
(C) At
a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing,
warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms;
and
(3) At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2289, eff 11-1-11
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