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 devices are stored or
processed and in which tools or equipment 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 handwashing areas, dressing and locker rooms, and
toilet rooms and in all areas where salvageable or salvaged devices are
examined, processed, or stored and where equipment or tools are cleaned.
(1) Where personnel are inspecting, sorting,
or reconditioning distressed devices, 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 (ten 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 devices are reconditioned or tools or equipment are washed, dressing
or locker rooms, toilet rooms, and garbage and refuse storage areas shall be
well ventilated.
(2) Ventilation
hoods and related equipment when used shall be designed to prevent condensation
from dripping onto salvageable devices 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 refuse.
(2) Cleaning
operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to prevent contamination of
salvageable and salvaged devices.
(3) None of the operations connected with a
salvage establishment or salvage warehouse shall be conducted in any room used
as a personnel 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 devices, except that
guide dogs accompanying blind persons shall be permitted in sales
areas.
(h) Vehicles.
Vehicles used to transport distressed, salvageable, or salvaged devices shall
be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to protect the product from
contamination.
