Section 410 IAC 7-24-399 - Surface characteristics of materials for indoor area construction and repairAuthority: IC 16-42-5-5
Affected: IC 16-42-5
Sec. 399.
(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be as follows: (1) Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where retail food establishment operations are conducted.(2) Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas.(3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture, such as the following: (A) Food preparation areas.(B) Walk-in refrigerators.(D) Employee toilet rooms.(E) Mobile retail food establishment servicing areas.(F) 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: (D) other suitable 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: (B) windblown dust and debris.(c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a noncritical item.Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-399; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 896; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFAReadopted filed 11/10/2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFAReadopted filed 9/15/2022, 10:01 a.m.: 20221012-IR-410220206RFA