Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4626, PHYSICAL FACILITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, pt. 4626.1350

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 27, December 30, 2024

Part 4626.1350 - FLOOR CARPETING; RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION. 6-201.14

A. Carpeting or similar material must not be installed as a floor covering in food preparation areas; walk-in refrigerators or freezers; warewashing areas; toilet room areas where handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals are located; refuse storage areas; wait stations; dressing rooms; locker rooms; janitorial areas; within 3 feet around permanently installed bars and salad bars, other food service equipment, and food 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 in item A, it must 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.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4626, PHYSICAL FACILITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, pt. 4626.1350

23 SR 519

43 SR 295

Statutory Authority: MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011