Topics Related to Environmental Health

Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 130A-248; 15A NCAC 18A .1900; 15A     NCAC 18A .2600

Source: Shane Smith, Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch and Nancy Deal, He

Question/Issue: What seats count when calculating a design daily sewage flow for a food establishment in a mixed-use setting?

Pursuant To: Session Law 2014-120 and 2013-413, 2013-14 Legislative Session

Source: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch Head

Issue: Amendments to Rule 15A NCAC 18A .1949(b)

Pursuant To: 15A NCAC 18A .2600, .1300, .1800, 2800 and North Carolina Food Code Manual, Sections 4-703.11 and 4-501.19

Source: Larry Michael, Branch Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch

Question: Can establishments use a chemical sanitizer generated by a device located on-site?

Pursuant To: North Carolina Food Code Manual, Part 3-201

Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch

Question / Issue: Assessing Approved Sources for Cultivated Mushrooms in Food Establishments

The North Carolina Food Code Manual Section 3-201.16 states:

Pursuant To: Session Law 2014-120, Section 22, Amend Hotel Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirement

Source: Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH Chief, Environmental Health Section

Question / Issue: What is the role of local health departments and what procedures are to be followed for enforcement of the     amended carbon monoxide alarm requirements in Session Law 2014-120?

Pursuant To: The Rules Governing the Sanitation of Child Care Centers, 15A NCAC 18A .2801 Definitions (7) “Disinfecting Solutions”, which states in part “products registered with the U. S. Environmental Protection     Agency as hospital grade germicides or disinfectants or as disinfectants for safe use in schools, child care centers, institutions or restaurants are also approved disinfectants, provided the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets are kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use are followed.” 

Source: Ed Norman, Program Manager Childhood Lead     Poisoning Prevention Program, Environmental Health Section

Pursuant To: Rules Governing the Food Protection and Sanitation of Food Establishments, 15A NCAC 18A .2600; 2009 FDA Food Code

Source: Larry D. Michael, Food Protection and Facilities Branch Head Environmental Health Section Division of Public Health

On Sept. 1, 2012, the Commission for Public Health adopted the 2009 FDA Food Code by reference with amendments, additions, and deletions. Rule .2652(4)(C) delayed the effective date of the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements to Jan. 1, 2014.

Pursuant To: 15A NCAC 18A .1950(b) and 15A NCAC 2C .0100

Source: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch Head

Pursuant To: Session Law 2013-413 (House Bill 74)

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