18 Alaska Admin. Code § 34.710

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 18 AAC 34.710 - Facility design and construction
(a) The direct-market land-based facility may be a temporary facility.
(b) Inside walls, the floor, and the ceiling of the facility may be made of wood if the
(1) wood is painted or sealed with a visible sealant;
(2) walls are sealed at the floor juncture; and
(3) walls are easily cleanable and maintained in good repair.
(c) Inside walls and the ceiling of the facility may be made of a flexible material if the
(1) flexible material is
(A) at least 20 mils thick or 18-ounce weight;
(B) made of rubberized nylon, polypropylene, polyester-based vinyl, or nylon-based vinyl;
(C) sealed at wall and floor junctures; and
(D) free of breaks, open seams, and crevices; or
(2) department determines that the flexible material and the manner in which it is installed will result in a sanitary surface suitable, and sufficiently durable and cleanable, for a processing facility.
(d) If the facility has windows, each window must be screened if opened and must be able to be closed.
(e) If the department determines that the lighting is sufficient to provide for adequate inspection and handling of product, lighting may be provided by
(1) ambient light during daylight hours;
(2) battery-powered fixtures; or
(3) other means approved by the department.

18 AAC 34.710

Eff. 8/6/2006, Register 179

Authority:AS 17.20.005

AS 17.20.065

AS 17.20.072

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