SECTION III

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT GUIDE FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS

This technical reference is intended to provide guidance and assistance in complying with nationally recognized food safety standards. It includes design, installation and construction recommendations regarding food equipment and facilities. This document can be used by both the Regulatory Health Authority and the food establishment applicant.

The goal of this document is to promote the uniform design and construction standards for food facilities which are not only conducive to safe food handling and sanitary facility maintenance but which encourage both.

All equipment in food establishments should comply with the design and construction standards of appropriate nationally recognized standards and/or code requirements and bear the certification mark of an ANSI accredited organization (e.g. NSF,UL, ETL).