NAC446.530. Walls and ceilings.

The walls, nonsupporting partitions, coverings for walls, the ceilings of walk-in refrigerators or freezers, areas used for preparing food or washing equipment and utensils, and rooms with toilets and vestibules must be light-colored, smooth, nonabsorbent, durable and easy to clean. The health authority may authorize a limited amount of texture for the walls. The walls and ceilings of walk-in refrigerators in all new establishments must be coved at all junctures and constructed of sheet metal made out of aluminum or stainless steel, plastic, tile or other impervious materials. Blocks made of concrete or pumice which are used for the construction of walls in these locations must have a smooth finish with no roughness, projections, pits, seams or texture, and must be sealed to provide a surface which is easy to clean.

     [Bd. of Health, Food Establishments Reg. Art. 12 § 12.2 subsec. 12.2.2, eff. 9-17-82]—(NAC A 10-14-88; 9-16-92; 5-23-96)