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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
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SubTilte 25-B. FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS CODE |
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Chapter 25-B18. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES |
Section 25-B1809. FUNCTIONALITY - LIGHT BULBS, PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
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1809.1Except as specified in section 1809.2, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in all areas where food is examined, processed, or stored, and where equipment or utensils are cleaned
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1809.2Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:
(a)The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and
(b)The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
1809.3An 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.