Section 410IAC7-24-410. Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding

   (a) Except as specified in subsection (b), light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is:

(1) exposed food;

(2) clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or

(3) unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  (b) Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages if the:

(1) integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(2) packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

  (c) An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.

  (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-410; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 898; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)