1. A. The lighting intensity:

   1. 1. in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas, and in other areas or rooms during periods of cleaning, shall be at least 110 lux (10 foot-candles) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor;
   2. 2. in areas where there is consumer self service, areas used for handwashing, warewashing, equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms, shall be at least 220 lux
      (20 foot-candles) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor;
   3. 3. at a surface where a food employee is working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food or with food, utensils, and equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employees' safety is a factor, shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot-candles) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:332 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1426 (June 2002).