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<br /> III. Structural Requirements:
<br /> The plans must show and specify in detail the following:
<br /> A. Floors:
<br /> V. Floors in food establishments (except in sales and dining areas)shall be durable, smooth and impervious to
<br /> water, grease and acid, and of easily cleanable construction (e.g., quarry tile or seamless epoxy pour or other
<br /> approved materials). Floor surfaces in all areas where food is prepared, packaged,dispensed,or stored in open
<br /> containers,where any utensils washed,where refuse or garbage is stored,wherejanitorial facilities are located,in
<br /> all toilet and hand washing areas and in employee change and clothing storage areas,shall be an approved type
<br /> that continues up the walls or toe-kicks at least four(4) inches, forming a 3/8 inch minimum radius cove as an
<br /> integral unit. (Vinyl rubber top set base is not acceptable.) [CURFFL 114150(a)]
<br /> 2. Floor drains are required in floors that are water flushed for cleaning and/or where pressure spray methods for
<br /> cleaning equipment are used. Where floor drains are utilized,the floor surfaces shall be sloped 1:50(1/4 inches
<br /> per foot)to the floor drains. When floor drains are added to an existing establishment where the floor surface is
<br /> not sloped,a two(2)foot surrounding depression/slope to the floor drain maybe required. [CURFFL 114150(b)
<br /> (2)]
<br /> 3. Approved anti-slip floor finishes or materials are acceptable in areas where necessary for safety reason,such
<br /> as traffic areas. [CURFFL 114150 (e)]
<br /> B. Walls and Ceilings:
<br /> 1. Walls and ceilings of all rooms (except bar areas, rooms where food is stored in unopened containers and
<br /> dining areas)shall be durable,smooth,nonabsorbent and washable(e.g.,gloss semi-gloss enamel paint,epoxy
<br /> paint, FRP(Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)paneling,stainless steel,ceramic tile or other approved materials and
<br /> finishes). Walls and ceilings in food preparation and utensil washing areas and interior surfaces of walk-in
<br /> refrigeration units shall also be light colored. Exposed brick,concrete block,rough concrete,rough plaster or
<br /> textured gypsum board is not acceptable. Acoustical ceiling tile maybe used if it meets the requirements of
<br /> Section 114155. A sample may be required for review. [CURFFL114155]
<br /> 2. The wall behind sinks and dish tables' should be covered with a durable waterproof material (e.g., FRP,
<br /> ceramic tile,stainless steel,etc.)extending from the top of the coved base to at least twelve(12)inches above the
<br /> backsplash. [CURFFL114155]
<br /> 13 3. Walls adjacent to floor mounted mop sinks should be covered with a durable waterproof material(e.g., FRP,
<br /> ceramic tile, stainless steel, etc.) extending from the top of the sink to at least forty-eight(48)inches above the
<br /> floor. [CURFFL 1141551
<br /> 4. Provide a durable,cleanable,smooth,non-corrodible and nonflammable material(e.g.,stainless steel,ceramic
<br /> tile, etc.)behind the cook line and to any side walls that are adjacent or in close proximity. [CURFFL 1141551
<br /> 'Note: Dish tables are extended drain boards used for the purposes of sorting soiled or clean dishes.
<br /> C. Conduits: _
<br /> 1. All plumbing,electrical and gas lines shall be concealed within the building structure to as great an extent as
<br /> possible. When otherwise installed, they shall be mounted or enclosed so as to facilitate cleaning (e.g., at
<br /> least 1/2 inch from the wall and six(6) inches above the floor). [CURFFL 27632]
<br /> 2. Where conduits or pipelines enter a wall, ceiling or floor, the opening around the line shall be tightly sealed
<br /> and made smooth. [CURFFL 114155]
<br /> 0 3. Conduits or pipelines shall not be installed across any aisle,traffic area or door opening. [CURFFL 114155]
<br /> 4. Multiple runs or clusters of conduits or pipelines shall be installed within the walls or encased in an approved
<br /> sealed enclosure. [CURFFL 114155]
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