S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-25.6-303

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-25.6-303 - Lighting

6-303.11Intensity.

The light intensity shall be:

(A) At least ten (10) foot-candles (108 lux) at a distance of thirty (30) inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas, and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

(B) At least twenty (20) foot-candles (215 lux):

(1) At a surface where food is provided for customer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption;

(2) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and

(3) At a distance of thirty (30) inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and

(C) At least fifty (50) foot-candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, and saws where employee safety is a factor.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-25.6-303

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 43, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2019.