(a) List type of interior finish for floors, walls and ceilings. Floors are to be constructed of smooth, durable and easily cleanable material. Floors may be of wood, concrete, linoleum, terrazzo, tile or other suitable material. If concrete is used, it must be sealed. If wood is used, it must be hardwood with tight joints and properly sealed with paint, varnish or other suitable sealant. Carpeting is prohibited in areas such as food preparation, utensil washing, food storage, bar areas or in toilet room areas where urinals or toilet fixtures are located, or other similar areas.
(b) Floor drains shall be provided wherever fluid waste discharges from equipment such as ice machines, beverage dispensers or any similar equipment, and an air gap must be provided.
(c) Floor/wall joints are to be coved or provide cove based molding.
(d) Walls and ceilings in food preparation areas and utensil washing areas must have a smooth, washable surface.
(e) Exposed utility service lines and pipes should be installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. Utility service lines and pipes should not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in walk-in refrigeration units, food preparation areas, equipment washing and utensil washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules.
(Res. 97-01. Passed 8-21-97.)