Section 410IAC7-24-401. Installation and restrictions of floor carpeting

   (a) A floor covering, such as carpeting or similar material, may not be installed as a floor covering in:

(1) food preparation areas;

(2) walk-in refrigerators;

(3) warewashing areas;

(4) toilet room areas where:

(A) hand washing sinks;

(B) toilets; and

(C) urinals;

are located;

(5) refuse storage rooms; or

(6) other areas where the floor is subject to:

(A) moisture;

(B) flushing; or

(C) spray cleaning methods.

  (b) If carpeting is installed as a floor covering in areas other than those specified under subsection (a), it shall be as follows:

(1) Securely attached to the floor with a durable mastic by using:

(A) a stretch and tack method; or

(B) another method.

(2) Installed:

(A) tightly against the wall under the coving; or

(B) away from the wall with a space between the carpet and the wall and with the edges of the carpet secured by:

(i) metal stripping; or

(ii) some other means.

  (c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-401; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 897; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)