Section 6-201.14 - Floor Carpeting, Restrictions and Installation(A) A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material may not be installed as a floor covering in FOOD preparation areas, FOOD storage areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet room areas where HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets, and urinals are located, REFUSE 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 under ¶ (A) of this section, it shall 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.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection § 6-201.14
Adopted by,Register April 2015 No. 712, eff.5/1/2015.Amended by,Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9/1/2016.Adopted by, Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8/1/2020