SECTION III

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT GUIDE FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS

The light intensity shall be at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.

The light intensity shall be at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) at a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage and in toilet rooms.

The light intensity shall be 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 employees safety is a factor.

Darker colored walls and floors may require additional lighting.

Shielding such as plastic shields, plastic sleeves with end caps, shatterproof bulbs and/or other approved devices shall be provided for all artificial lighting fixtures located in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Heat lamps, where permitted, shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb, leaving only the face of the bulb exposed.