N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:27-3.2 - Environment

(a) All floors and walls shall be made of smooth, nonabsorbent and nonporous material that is easily cleanable.

1. Concrete blocks or other masonry used in wall construction shall be covered or made smooth and sealed for a washable surface.

2. Walls and ceilings shall be light colored.

3. The use of carpet in work areas and in the equipment cleaning room shall be prohibited.

(b) The work areas shall be ventilated to prevent odors.

(c) At least 50 foot-candles of artificial light shall be provided within the establishment.

1. At least 100 foot-candles of artificial light shall be provided at work stations and in the equipment cleaning room.

(d) The water supply shall be constructed, protected, operated and maintained in conformance with the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act (N.J.S.A. 58:12A-1 through 12A-11 and N.J.A.C. 7:10) and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

1. Drinking water fountains shall be constructed according to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23.

(e) All waste water shall be disposed of by one of the following approved methods.

1. Sanitary sewer: Waste water shall be discharged into a public sanitary sewer operated by a municipal sewer authority.

2. Subsurface sewer disposal facility: The location and construction of a subsurface sewage disposal system shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9-2 (standards for the construction of individual subsurface sewage disposal systems), the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:14) and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-3.2