CHAPTER 446 - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

NAC 446.395 Source of potable water; hot water generation and distribution systems; water under pressure. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. Potable water of a sufficient amount to meet the demands of a food establishment must be obtained from an approved source that is permitted…

NAC 446.401 Bottled drinking water. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Bottled drinking water used or sold in a food establishment must be obtained from approved sources. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.407 Alternative water supplies. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Potable water must be made available for a mobile unit or for a temporary food establishment without a permanent water supply by: (a) A supply of containers of commercially bottled drinking water; (b) One or more c…

NAC 446.412 Ornamental attractions of water. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. An ornamental attraction of water must be maintained in a clean condition to ensure that it is free from algae, fungal and bacterial growth, insects and other invertebrate organisms. 2. An ornamental …

NAC 446.415 Disposal of sewage. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. All sewage, including liquid waste, must be disposed of in a manner approved by the health authority. 2. Facilities for the disposal of sewage which do not use water, including nonsewered toilets, are prohibited e…

NAC 446.420 Plumbing. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) All plumbing, including individual sewage disposal system piping, must be: 1. Properly sized, installed and maintained in good repair by the owner of an establishment; 2. Composed of nontoxic materials; 3. Repaired in accordan…

NAC 446.421 Toilets. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. If a food establishment is the only occupant of a building, the establishment must have toilets which are conveniently located within the building. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, if a food establishment occupi…

NAC 446.422 Toilets, urinals and fixtures. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Toilets and urinals must be easy to clean. Trough-type urinals are prohibited. 2. Fixtures must be kept clean and in good repair. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.423 Handwashing sinks: Generally. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Each handwashing sink must have hot and cold water tempered by a mixing valve or combination faucet. The hot water must be at a temperature of at least 100°F (37.8°C). 2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a…

NAC 446.424 Handwashing sinks: Availability and use. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. A supply of soap or detergent for cleaning hands and disposable towels or a hand drying device as specified in this chapter must be available at each handwashing sink. 2. A sign or poster that notifies…

NAC 446.425 Systems for potable and nonpotable water. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. There may be no cross connection between: (a) The supply of potable water; and (b) Any water which is nonpotable, or may be nonpotable, or any source of pollution by which the potable water m…

NAC 446.426 Water conditioning devices. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) A water filter, screen and other water conditioning device installed on water lines must be designed and located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. A water filter element must be of the rep…

NAC 446.427 Mop sinks. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet-floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liq…

NAC 446.428 Water reservoirs of fogging devices. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. A reservoir that is used to supply water to a device such as a produce fogger must be: (a) Maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications; and (b) Cleaned in accordance with the manufactur…

NAC 446.430 Grease traps and interceptors. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. If used, a grease trap or interceptor must be easily accessible for cleaning and not present a risk of contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment or utensils, including during cleaning or p…

NAC 446.435 Drains and drainage systems. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed, except where floor drains located in refrigera…

NAC 446.451 Indoor storage areas. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) If located within the food establishment, a storage area for refuse, recyclables and returnables must meet the requirements set forth by the health authority. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.452 Outdoor storage areas. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables and returnables must be smooth and durable, maintained in good repair and constructed of nonabsorbent material, including, without limitation, concrete or asphalt, unle…

NAC 446.453 Outdoor enclosures. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables and returnables must be constructed of durable and cleanable materials. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.454 Receptacles and waste handling units. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables, and for use with materials containing food residue, must be durable, cleanable, …

NAC 446.456 Capacity and availability of storage rooms and areas, enclosures and receptacles. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. An inside storage room and area, an outside storage area and enclosure and receptacles must be of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables and returnable…

NAC 446.457 Covered receptacle required in certain toilet rooms. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) A toilet room used by females must be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins that is easily accessible from within the stall. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 1…

NAC 446.458 Cleaning implements and supplies. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, suitable cleaning implements and supplies, including, without limitation, high-pressure pumps, hot water, steam and detergent, must be provided as necessary for t…

NAC 446.459 Location of storage areas, redeeming machines, receptacles and waste handling units. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. An area designated for refuse, recyclables and returnables and, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnab…

NAC 446.461 Prohibitions on outside storage. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, refuse receptacles not meeting the requirements specified in this chapter, including, without limitation, receptacles that are not rodent-resistant, unprotected pl…

NAC 446.462 Receptacles and waste handling units: Required covers. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables must be kept covered: 1. Inside the food establishment if the receptacles and units: (a) Contain food residue and…

NAC 446.463 Receptacles and waste handling units: Drain plugs. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables must have drain plugs in place. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.464 Receptacles and waste handling units: Cleaning. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables must be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service an…

NAC 446.466 Maintenance of storage areas and enclosures. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables or returnables must be maintained free of unnecessary items. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.467 Frequency for removal. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Refuse, recyclables and returnables must be removed from the premises at a frequency not to exceed 7 days to minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. …

NAC 446.551 Indoor surfaces. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Materials for indoor floor, wall and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use must be: 1. Smooth, durable and easily cleanable for areas where food establishment operations are conducted; 2. Closely woven and easily clean…

NAC 446.553 Outdoor surfaces. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. The outdoor walking and driving areas of a food establishment or food processing establishment must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt or gravel, or other materials that have been effectively treated to minimize dust, facili…

NAC 446.557 Floors, walls and ceilings: Design, construction and installation. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Except as specified under this chapter and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings…

NAC 446.561 Exposed utility service lines and pipes. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Exposed utility service lines and pipes must be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent the cleaning of floors, walls or ceilings. 2. Exposed horizontal utility service lines and pipes may not be …

NAC 446.562 Floor and wall junctures. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. In a food establishment in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch (1 mm). 2. The floors in a f…

NAC 446.563 Floor coverings. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material must not be installed as a floor covering in food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet room areas where handwashing sinks, toilets and urin…

NAC 446.564 Mats and duckboards. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Mats and duckboards must be designed to be removable and easily cleanable. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.566 Walls and ceilings: Covering materials. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Wall and ceiling covering materials must be attached so they are easily cleanable. 2. Except in dry storage areas, concrete, porous blocks or bricks used for indoor wall construction must be finished an…

NAC 446.567 Walls and ceilings: Attachments. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Attachments to walls and ceilings, including, without limitation, light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall-mounted fans, decorative items and other attachments, must be …

NAC 446.568 Studs, joists and rafters. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Studs, joists and rafters may not be exposed in areas subject to moisture. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013)

NAC 446.569 Shelves. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 446.940) 1. All shelves located in refrigerators and freezers must be made of metal or plastic with surfaces which can be easily cleaned and must be completely portable or, for a walk-in refrigerator or freezer, have wheels attached. Th…

NAC 446.571 Light bulbs: Required shielding. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, light bulbs must be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils or linens, or unwrapped single-…

NAC 446.572 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems must be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment…

NAC 446.573 Outer openings. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (a) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls and ceilin…

NAC 446.574 Perimeter walls and roofs. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) The perimeter walls and roofs of a food establishment must effectively protect the establishment from the weather and from the entry of insects, rodents and other animals. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff…

NAC 446.576 Private homes, residences and premises. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) 1. A food establishment may not be located in a private home unless: (a) The food establishment can meet all the applicable provisions in this chapter; (b) A dedicated exterior entrance has been provided; …

NAC 446.577 Living and sleeping quarters. (NRS 439.200, 446.940) Living or sleeping quarters located on the premises of a food establishment, including, without limitation, those provided for lodging registration clerks or resident managers, must be separated from rooms and areas…