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 cosmetics 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 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. Appropriate
lighting shall be provided in handwashing areas, dressing and locker rooms, and
toilet rooms and in all areas where salvageable or salvaged cosmetics are
examined, processed, or stored and where equipment or tools are cleaned.
(1) Where personnel are inspecting, sorting,
or reconditioning distressed cosmetics, 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 cosmetics are reconditioned or utensils are washed, dressing or locker
rooms, toilet rooms, and garbage and refuse storage areas shall be well
ventilated.
(2) Ventilation hoods
and related equipment shall be designed to prevent condensation from dripping
onto salvageable cosmetics or onto work surfaces.
(3) Filters 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. Appropriate 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 cosmetics.
(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 cosmetics, except that
guide dogs accompanying blind persons shall be permitted in sales
areas.
(h) Vehicles.
Vehicles used to transport distressed, salvageable, or salvaged cosmetics shall
be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to protect the product from
contamination.
