The light intensity shall be:

1. (1) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

2. (2) At least 215 lux (20 foot candles):

   1. (A) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption;
   2. (B) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators;
   3. (C) At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and
3. (3) At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06

Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2289, eff 11-1-11