Section 410IAC7-24-399. Surface characteristics of materials for indoor area construction and repair

   (a) Except as specified in subsection (b), materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be as follows:

(1) Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where retail food establishment operations are conducted.

(2) Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas.

(3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture, such as the following:

(A) Food preparation areas.

(B) Walk-in refrigerators.

(C) Warewashing areas.

(D) Employee toilet rooms.

(E) Mobile retail food establishment servicing areas.

(F) Areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

  (b) In a temporary food establishment:

(1) if graded to drain, a floor may be concrete, machine-laid asphalt, or dirt or gravel if it is covered with:

(A) mats;

(B) removable platforms;

(C) duckboards; or

(D) other suitable materials;

that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and

(2) walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from:

(A) the weather; and

(B) windblown dust and debris.

  (c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-399; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 896; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)