Section 410IAC7-15.5-47. Walls and ceilings

   (a) Walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, shall be maintained in good repair.

  (b) The walls, including nonsupporting partitions, wall coverings, and ceilings of food preparation areas, equipment washing areas, and utensil washing areas, shall be easily cleanable.

  (c) Studs, joints, and rafters shall not be exposed in food preparation areas, equipment washing areas, utensil washing areas, toilet rooms, and vestibules. If exposed in other rooms or areas, they shall be finished to provide an easily cleanable surface.

  (d) Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings.

  (e) Light fixtures, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative materials, and similar equipment attached to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and shall be maintained in good repair.

  (f) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-15.5-47; filed Jul 29, 1992, 10:00 a.m.: 15 IR 2583; readopted filed Jul 11, 2001, 2:23 p.m.: 24 IR 4234; readopted filed May 22, 2007, 1:44 p.m.: 20070613-IR-410070141RFA; readopted filed Sep 11, 2013, 3:19 p.m.: 20131009-IR-410130346RFA)