(a) Natural or artificial lighting shall be provided in all parts of the facility. Minimum lighting intensities shall be as follows:
- (1) 50 foot‑candles on working surfaces in the picking and packing rooms and areas.
- (2) 10 foot‑candles measured at a height of 30 inches above the floor throughout the rest of the processing portion of the facility.
- (b) Light bulbs within the processing portion of the facility shall be shatterproof or shielded to prevent product contamination in case of breakage.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-221.2; 143B-289.52;
Eff. October 1, 1992;
Readopted Eff. May 1, 2021.