N.H. Code Admin. R. He-P 2304.12
Submission of Plans and Specifications for New or Remodeled Food Establishments
Effective Feb 22, 2024#6722, eff 3-27-98; ss by #7893, eff 5-21-03; amd by #9857-A, eff 2-1-11, (paras (b)-(e)); amd by #9857-B, eff 2-1-11, (para (a)); ss by #10867, eff 6-25-15; ss by #12729, INTERIM, eff 2-21-19, EXPIRES: 8-20-19; ss by #12852, eff 8-20-19; ss by #13883, eff 2-22-24Former Division of Public Health Services
(a) A new applicant or a current license holder undergoing remodeling of a food establishment, shall submit a “Floor Plan Review Application” (PRAPP February 2024), to the department for review and approval, signed and dated by the applicant or the person who represents the applicant certifying the following:
“I certify that all information provided in or attached to this application is complete, accurate and up-to-date as of the date specified below. I further certify that there are no willful misrepresentations of the answers to questions herein, and that I have made no omissions with respect to any of my answers to the questions presented. I understand that it is my responsibility to immediately notify the Food Protection Section with regard to any changes, corrections or updates to the information provided.”
(b) In addition to submitting a completed application in (a) above, an applicant or license holder shall provide the following with the application:
- (1) A proposed menu or list of food and beverages to be offered; and
(2) A copy of the plans and specifications for the food establishment, unless exempt under (d) below, to include:
- a. Location of all food equipment which clearly identifies the piece of equipment;
- b. Location of food preparation areas;
- c. Location of all refrigeration, which shall be commercial grade refrigeration only;
- d. Location of all sinks including handwashing, food preparation, three compartment and service sinks;
- e. Location of toilet facilities and restrooms;
- f. Location of warewashing areas;
- g. Location of serving and seating areas;
- h. Location of changing rooms;
- i. Location of janitorial and trash areas;
- j. Location of office;
- k. Location of storage areas; and
- l. Location of any outside equipment of facilities.
(c) The application and attachments in (a) and (b) above shall be submitted at least 45 days prior to:
- (1) Constructing a new food establishment;
- (2) Converting an existing structure for use as a food establishment;
- (3) Remodeling a food establishment; or
- (4) Relocating a food establishment when the relocation also involves (1), (2), or (3) above.
(d) The following shall be exempt from submitting a plan review application:
- (1) Pushcarts;
- (2) Homesteads;
- (3) Retail stores with no food prep area;
- (4) On-site vending machines serving TCS food;
- (5) Sellers of prepackaged frozen USDA meat or poultry; and
- (6) Bed and breakfasts.
- (e) An applicant or licensee shall pay a fee of $75, submitted with the application, for each plan review application submitted.
- (f) The department shall review plans for construction, renovation, or structural alterations of a food establishment for compliance with all applicable sections of RSA 143, RSA 143-A, and He-P 2300 and notify the applicant or licensee as to whether the plan complies with the requirements set forth therein.
Source. #6722, eff 3-27-98; ss by #7893, eff 5-21-03; amd by #9857-A, eff 2-1-11, (paras (b)-(e)); amd by #9857-B, eff 2-1-11, (para (a)); ss by #10867, eff 6-25-15; ss by #12729, INTERIM, eff 2-21-19, EXPIRES: 8-20-19; ss by #12852, eff 8-20-19; ss by #13883, eff 2-22-24