N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:24-6.1 - Materials for construction and repair

(a) Indoor surface characteristics shall include the following:

1. Except as specified in (a)2 below, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be:

i. Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where retail food establishment operations are conducted;

ii. Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and

iii. Non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile retail food establishment servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

2. In a temporary retail food establishment:

i. 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 suitable approved materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and

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

(b) Outdoor surface characteristics shall include the following:

1. The outdoor walking and driving areas shall be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or gravel or other materials that have been effectively treated to minimize dust, facilitate maintenance, and prevent muddy conditions.

2. Exterior surfaces of buildings and mobile retail food establishments shall be of weather-resistant materials and shall comply with law.

3. Outdoor storage areas for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be of materials specified under 8:24-5.5(b) and (c).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-6.1