2203. STORING - EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES

2203 STORING ─ EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES 2203.1 Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single use articles, except as specified in § 2203.4, shall be stored: (a) In a clean, dry location; (b) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (c) At least fifteen centimeters (15 cm) or six inches (6 in.) above the floor. 2203.2 Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified in § 2203.1 and shall be stored: (a) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (b) Covered or inverted. 2203.3 Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified in § 2203.1 and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 2203.4 Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than fifteen centimeters (15 cm) or six inches (6 in.) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as provided in § 1534. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).