Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 1 - General Regulations, Definitions, Permits, Registration, Machinery, Equipment and Utensils, Premises and Buildings, Temperature Control › Section VI-109 - Lighting/Ventilation, Plans Submission, Construction and Materials; Insect and Rodent Control; Sanitary Facilities [formerly paragraph 6:010]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All factory buildings shall be well
				lighted with not less than 40 foot-candles on all working surfaces, and shall
				be well ventilated. In accordance with LAC 51:XIV.405.A.1.b, toilet rooms shall
				be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation.
B. [formerly part of paragraph 6:011] Plans
				for new establishments shall be submitted to the state health officer for
				review and approval before construction.
C. [formerly part of paragraph 6:011] The
				manufacturing, processing, canning, bottling, packing or storage of any food
				intended for sale or distribution to the general public is prohibited in
				private residences or in buildings having direct openings to private
				residences.
D. [formerly paragraph
				6:012] All floors, walls, ceilings, tables, and other fixtures shall be
				maintained in such a condition that they may be readily made clean and
				sanitary. This condition may be met by tables constructed entirely of either
				stainless steel or aluminum, and walls and ceilings constructed of marine
				plywood covered with a high solids epoxy paint. Fixtures and equipment meeting
				National Sanitation Foundation standards are also acceptable under this
				provision. If not in such condition they shall be promptly repaired and
				replaced. The floors of all rooms used for manufacturing shall be watertight
				and where there is necessity for drainage, shall have sufficient pitch to
				insure drainage. Floors may be constructed of cement or tile laid cement, or of
				any other materials impermeable to water. Portable or loose floor gratings
				shall be provided around blanchers, washers and other places where overflow is
				unavoidable.
E. [formerly paragraph
				6:013] Walls, ceilings and other overhead coverings shall be tight and smooth;
				parts thereof not finished in tile, glazed, or other similar material shall be
				kept well painted with a light colored paint so that they may be easily cleaned
				whenever they become soiled or dirty.
F. [formerly paragraph 6:014] Windows, window
				ledges or any other places where dirt and dust may accumulate shall be kept
				clean.
G. [formerly paragraph
				6:015] All fixtures, utensils or other apparatus used in the manufacture,
				handling or storing of foods shall be of material approved by the state health
				officer as to be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean.
H. [formerly paragraph 6:016] Factories shall
				be free of flies, rats, mice and other vermin. All insecticides or pesticides
				used in any room where foods are processed, prepared, packed or stored shall be
				of a type accepted by the state health officer. Insecticides shall be used and
				applied according to label directions on each container as required by the
				United States Environmental Protection Agency (or its successor) and the
				Louisiana Department of Agriculture.
I. [formerly paragraph 6:017] Every factory
				shall be provided with toilet and hand washing facilities as required by LAC
				51:XIV.411, entitled "Minimum Plumbing Fixtures." Handwashing facilities shall
				be located convenient to all restrooms and food processing areas. Facilities
				shall be equipped with hot and cold water under pressure, delivered through a
				mixer faucet. Soap and sanitary towels or air dryer shall be provided at each
				lavatory.
J. [formerly paragraph
				6:018] Every factory using brine or syrup shall be equipped with a room known
				as a syrup or brine room in which all syrups or brines shall be mixed or
				compounded. Such syrup or brine room shall be separated from the other rooms of
				the factory and shall be well lighted, ventilated, and protected against
				insects and vermin.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  40:601 et seq.