16 Del. Admin. Code § 6-101.11

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 6-101.11 - Surface Characteristics

(A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be:

(1) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where food establishment operations are conducted;

(2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and

(3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICING AREAS, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

(B) In a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT:

(1) If graded to drain, a floor may be concrete, machine-laid asphalt, or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats, removable platforms, duckboards, or other APPROVED materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and

(2) Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 6-101.11

17 DE Reg. 1084( 5/1/2014) (Final)