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 6-3 - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Subpart 6-303 - Lighting
Section 6-303.11 - Intensity
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง 6-303.11
Current through August 26, 2024
The light intensity shall be:
(A) 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;
(B) At least 215 lux (20 foot candles):
(1) 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,
(2) Inside EQUIPMENT such as reach-in and
under-counter refrigerators; and
(3) At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above
the floor in areas used for hand-washing, WAREWASHING, and EQUIPMENT and
UTENSIL storage, in toilet rooms; and
(C) 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.
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