Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 75 - Retail Food Establishments
Appendix - Wisconsin Food Code
Chapter 6 - Physical Facilities
Part 6-2 - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION
Subpart 6-201 - Cleanability
Section 6-201.14 - Floor Carpeting, Restrictions and Installation
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง 6-201.14
Current through August 26, 2024
(A) A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material may not be installed as a floor covering in FOOD preparation areas, FOOD storage areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet room areas where HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets, and urinals are located, REFUSE storage rooms, or other areas where the floor is subject to moisture, flushing, or spray cleaning methods.
(B) If carpeting is installed as a floor covering in areas other than those specified under ¶ (A) of this section, it shall be:
(1) Securely attached to the floor with a
durable mastic, by using a stretch and tack method, or by another method;
and
(2) Installed tightly against
the wall under the coving or installed away from the wall with a space between
the carpet and the wall and with the edges of the carpet secured by metal
stripping or some other means.
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