Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 6-303.11

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 6-303.11 - Intensity

The light intensity shall be:

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

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

(1) At a surface where FOOD is provided for CONSUMER 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 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing, WAREWASHING, and EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL storage, in toilet rooms; and

(C) At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a FOOD EMPLOYEE is working with FOOD or working with UTENSILS or EQUIPMENT such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where EMPLOYEE safety is a factor.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 6-303.11

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