Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Buildings. Buildings used by salvage
establishments and salvage brokers shall be of suitable design and contain
sufficient space to perform necessary operations, prevent mix-ups, and assure
orderly handling.
(b) Floor
construction.
(1) The floor surfaces in all
rooms and areas in which salvageable or salvaged food is stored or processed
and in which utensils are washed, and walk-in refrigerators, dressing or locker
rooms, and toilet rooms, shall be constructed to be smooth and easily
cleanable.
(2) Any floor that is
exposed to water or liquids shall be constructed and maintained to be
nonabsorbent
(3) All floors shall
be kept clean and in good repair.
(4) Floor drains shall be provided in all
rooms where floors are subjected to flooding-type cleaning or where normal
operations release or discharge water or other liquid waste on the
floor.
(c) Walls and
ceilings. Walls and ceilings of all rooms shall be clean, smooth, and in good
repair.
(d) Lighting. Adequate
lighting shall be provided in hand-washing areas, dressing and locker rooms,
toilet rooms, and in areas where salvageable or salvaged foods are examined,
processed, stored and where equipment or tools are cleaned.
(1) Where personnel are inspecting, sorting,
or reconditioning distressed food, at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) of light
shall be provided at the work surface.
(2) At all other areas of the facility where
light is required, at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) of light shall be
provided when measured at a distance of 30 inches above the floor.
(e) Ventilation.
(1) All rooms, in which salvageable or
salvaged food is reconditioned or utensils are washed, dressing or locker
rooms, toilet rooms, and garbage and rubbish storage areas shall be well
ventilated.
(2) Ventilation hoods
and related equipment when used shall be designed to prevent condensation from
dripping onto salvageable food or onto work surfaces.
(3) Filters, when used, shall be readily
removable for cleaning or replacement.
(4) Ventilation systems shall comply with
applicable federal, state, and local fire prevention and air pollution
requirements.
(f) Locker
area. Adequate facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of
personnel clothing and personal belongings.
(g) Cleanliness of facilities.
(1) All parts of the salvage establishment or
salvage warehouse and its premises shall be kept neat, clean, and free of
litter and rubbish.
(2) Cleaning
operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to prevent contamination of
salvageable and salvaged food.
(3)
None of the operations connected with a salvage establishment or salvage
warehouse shall be conducted in any room used as an employee lounge or toilet
facility, or living or sleeping quarters.
(4) Soiled coats and aprons shall be kept in
suitable containers until removed for laundering.
(5) No birds or animals shall be allowed in
any areas used for the conduct of salvage establishment operations or the
storage of salvageable and salvaged food.
(h) Vehicles. Vehicles used to transport
distressed, salvageable, or salvaged food shall be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition to protect the product from contamination.