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Title 18 . Environmental Conservation
Chapter 31 . Administrative Enforcement
Section 555. Lighting

18 AAC 31.555. Lighting

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that

(1) permanently installed artificial light sources provide

(A) at least 50 foot candles of light, evenly distributed, measured 30 inches from the floor, on preparation, processing, and warewashing surfaces and equipment; and

(B) at least 20 foot candles of light, evenly distributed, measured 30 inches from the floor, in other areas; dining areas must meet this standard only during cleaning activities; and

(2) protective shielding is provided for breakable artificial lighting fixtures located

(A) over equipment used to hold or display food;

(B) in walk-in refrigerators or freezers;

(C) over any area where food or food-contact surfaces are exposed such as preparation, service, and display areas; and

(D) over equipment and areas where utensils and equipment are cleaned or stored.

History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; readopt 12/19/99, Register 152

Authority: AS 17.20.005

AS 17.20.072

AS 17.20.180

AS 44.46.020

Editor's note: Effective 12/19/99, Register 152, the Department of Environmental Conservation readopted 18 AAC 31.555, without change, to affirm the validity of that section following statutory amendments made in ch. 72, SLA 1998. Chapter 72, SLA 1998 relocated department authority to adopt regulations in 18 AAC 31 from AS 03.05 to AS 17.20.

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