2802. INDOOR AREAS - SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS

2802 INDOOR AREAS ─ SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS 2802.1 Except as specified in § 2802.2, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (a) Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food establishment operations are conducted; (b) Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and (c) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food establishment servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. 2802.2 In a temporary food establishment: (a) If graded to drain, a floor shall be concrete, machine-laid asphalt, or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats, removable platforms, duckboards, or other approved materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and (b) Walls and ceilings shall be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).