(a) Equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

1. (1) Except as specified in subdivision (a)(4) of this section, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

   1. (A) In a clean, dry location;
   2. (B) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and
   3. (C) At least fifteen centimeters (15 cm) (six inches (6”)) above the floor.

2. (2) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under subdivision (a)(1) of this section and shall be stored:

   1. (A) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and
   2. (B) Covered or inverted.
3. (3) Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under subdivision (a)(1) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
4. (4) Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than six inches (6”) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under 20 CAR § 193-204(u).

(b) Prohibitions.

1. (1) Except as specified in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be stored:

   1. (A) In locker rooms;
   2. (B) In toilet rooms;
   3. (C) In garbage rooms;
   4. (D) In mechanical rooms;
   5. (E) Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips;
   6. (F) Under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed;
   7. (G) Under open stairwells; or
   8. (H) Under other sources of contamination.
2. (2) Laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.