Chapter 15A NCAC 18A

15A NCAC 18A .1518 FOOD SERVICE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (a) All equipment and utensils shall be so designed and of such material and workmanship as to be smooth and easily cleanable, and shall be kept in good repair. (b) The food-contact surfaces of such equipment and utensils sha…

15A NCAC 18A .1519 CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (a) All multi-use eating and drinking utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. (b) All kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment, exclusive of cooking surfaces of equipment, …

15A NCAC 18A .1520 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (a) Sanitized utensils shall be stored in a clean place. Containers and utensils shall be covered, inverted, or stored in tight, clean cabinets. After cleaning and until use, food-contact surfaces of equipment shal…

15A NCAC 18A .1521 FOOD SUPPLIES (a) All food shall be from approved sources and shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and misbranding, and safe for human consumption. (b) All meat and meat food products and all poultry and poultry products shall h…

15A NCAC 18A .1522 FOOD PROTECTION (a) All food, while being stored, prepared, served, and during transportation, shall be protected from contamination. All perishable food shall be stored at such temperatures as will protect against spoilage. All potentially hazardous food shall…

15A NCAC 18A .1523 FOOD SERVICE WORKERS (a) All food service workers shall wear clean outer garments and conform to proper hygienic practices. They shall wash their hands thoroughly in an approved handwashing facility before starting work, and as often as may be necessary to remo…

15A NCAC 18A .1524 SEVERABILITY History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-226; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Expired Eff. August 1, 2019 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

15A NCAC 18A .1525 REFERENCE RULES History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-226; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. July 1, 1977; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Amended Eff. June 10, 1978; Repealed Eff. September 1, 1990.

SECTION .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES Rules .1601 - .1622 of Title 15A Subchapter 18A of the North Carolina Administrative Code(T15A.18A .1601 - .1622); has been transferred and recodified from Rules .0201 - .0222 of Title 10 Subchapter 10A of the North Caroli…

15A NCAC 18A .1602 APPROVAL OF PLANS History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Amended Eff. September 1, 1990; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2024.

15A NCAC 18A .1603 INSPECTIONS (a) The regulatory authority shall inspect residential care facilities at least once a year prior to the expiration of the residential care facility's license issued by the licensing agency. The Department shall provide a copy of the inspection form…

15A NCAC 18A .1604 REINSPECTIONS: VISITS The regulatory authority may reinspect or visit residential care facilities at any time to ensure compliance with these Rules. When the administrator requests an inspection of their facility to improve a classification the regulatory autho…

15A NCAC 18A .1605 INSPECTION FORMS History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Amended Eff. September 1, 1990; June 30, 1980; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2024.

15A NCAC 18A .1606 SCORING SYSTEM (a) Residential care facility sanitation scores shall be based upon the standards of construction and operation set out in Rules .1607 through .1621 of this Section. (b) The score of the facility shall be classified as follows: (1) "Approved" if …

15A NCAC 18A .1607 FLOORS All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-4; 130A-235; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Readopted Eff. April 1, 2024.

15A NCAC 18A .1608 WALLS AND CEILINGS (a) The interior walls and ceilings, including doors, window, and window trim, shall be kept clean and in good repair. (b) Wall and ceiling attachments, such as light fixtures, fans, and vent covers, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Hi…

15A NCAC 18A .1609 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION (a) All rooms shall be illuminated by natural or artificial means. (b) Ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-4; 130A-235; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; …

15A NCAC 18A .1610 TOILET: HANDWASHING: AND BATHING FACILITIES (a) All residential care facilities shall provide toilet, handwashing, and bathing facilities that are available for use by residents and employees. These facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (b) All han…

15A NCAC 18A .1611 WATER SUPPLY (a) Water supplies at residential care facilities shall meet the requirements in 15A NCAC 18C or 15A NCAC 18A .1700, as applicable. For facilities licensed by the licensing agency before this Rule's effective date, a well that does not meet the set…

15A NCAC 18A .1612 DRINKING WATER FACILITIES: ICE HANDLING History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Amended Eff. September 1, 1990; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2024.

15A NCAC 18A .1613 LIQUID WASTES All sewage originating from the residential care facility shall be disposed by using a publicly operated sewage treatment plant or in a sewage disposal system that meets the requirements of Section .1900 of this Subchapter. History Note: Authority…

15A NCAC 18A .1614 SOLID WASTES (a) All solid wastes shall be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent containers. Waste containers shall be kept clean and in good repair. (b) Outside waste containers shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids when not in use. (c) All solid wastes sh…

15A NCAC 18A .1615 PEST CONTROL AND Outdoor PREMISES (a) Pests shall not be present in a residential care facility. Openings to the outside of a residential care facility building or buildings shall be equipped with doors that are flush with the door frame when closed, closed win…

15A NCAC 18A .1616 CHEMICAL AND MEDICATION STORAGE Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and any substance which may be hazardous to a person if ingested, inhaled, or not handled in accordance with the manufacture…

15A NCAC 18A .1617 BEDS: LINEN: Laundry: FURNITURE (a) Furnishings, including furniture, curtains, draperies, and blinds, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Mattresses shall be kept clean, dry, and in good repair. (b) Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each…

15A NCAC 18A .1618 FOOD SERVICE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (a) All food service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. (b) All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be cleaned after each use. (c) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stor…

15A NCAC 18A .1619 FOOD All food provided by a residential care facility for consumption by residents shall comply with Parts 3-1 and 3-2 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2653. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-4; 130A-2…

15A NCAC 18A .1620 FOOD PROTECTION (a) All TCS food shall be maintained at temperatures required by Part 3-501.16 of the Food Code, incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2653, during storage, preparation, transportation, display, and service …

15A NCAC 18A .1621 EMPLOYEES (a) Residential care facility employees shall wash their hands as required by Paragraph (b) of this Rule using the handwashing method required for food employees in Part 2-301.12 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amen…

15A NCAC 18A .1622 SEVERABILITY History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-235; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Expired Eff. August 1, 2019 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

15A NCAC 18A .1720 WATER SUPPLIES (a) A water supply for which requirements are established in this Subchapter, shall be from a community water supply regulated pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C or from a supply located, constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with this Sectio…

15A NCAC 18A .1721 WELL CASING (a) For a well constructed after July 1, 1993, the well casing shall be terminated at least 12 inches above the land surface. (b) For a well constructed prior to July 1, 1993, the well casing shall be terminated at least six inches above the land su…

15A NCAC 18A .1722 WELL HEAD PROTECTION (a) The base plate of a pump placed directly over the well shall be designed to form a watertight seal with the well casing or pump foundation. (b) In an installation where the pump is not located directly over the well, the annular space b…

15A NCAC 18A .1723 SPRINGS (a) If a spring is serving an establishment regulated under 15A NCAC 18A on or before July 1, 1993, the spring shall be approved unless a violation of Rule .1725 of this Section is identified. If Rule .1725 of this Section is violated and violation rema…

15A NCAC 18A .1724 DISINFECTION OF WATER SYSTEMS (a) A water system regulated under this Section shall be disinfected upon completion of construction, maintenance, repairs, pump installation, or a report of a confirmed positive coliform sample. Wells shall be disinfected as requi…

15A NCAC 18A .1725 WATER QUALITY (a) Prior to the initial use of a water supply, or after construction, maintenance, repairs, pump installation, or a report of a positive coliform sample, two consecutive bacteriological water samples taken at least 48 hours apart shall be collect…

15A NCAC 18A .1726 EMERGENCY SUPPLY SYSTEMS A water supply serving an establishment regulated under 15A NCAC 18A which is in violation of Rule .1725 of this Section may be replaced by an emergency supply system for a time period not to exceed three months provided the Public Wate…

15A NCAC 18A .1727 CONTINUOUS DISINFECTION (a) A supply which is in violation of Rule .1725(c)(1) of this Section may be used provided that the supply shall be continuously disinfected and a chlorine residual is maintained of at least 0.2 mg/l by use of equipment designed for thi…

15A NCAC 18A .1728 PROHIBITED SUPPLIES (a) A supply in violation of Rule .1725(b)(1) of this Section shall be prohibited. (b) Cisterns shall be prohibited. History Note: Authority G.S. 95-225; 130A-5(3); 130A-228; 130A-230; 130A-235; 130A-236; 130A-248; 130A-257; Eff. July 1, 199…

15A NCAC 18A .1816 REFERENCE RULES History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-248; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. July 1, 1977; Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977; Amended Eff. June 10, 1978; Repealed Eff. September 1, 1990.

15A NCAC 18A .1817 APPEALS PROCEDURE History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-248; Eff. February 1, 1987; Amended Eff. September 1, 1990; Repealed Eff. October 1, 2017.

15A NCAC 18A .1818 PLAN REVIEW History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-248; Eff. August 1, 1990; Amended Eff. January 1, 1996; Repealed Eff. October 1, 2017.

SUBCHAPTER 18A - SANITATION SECTION .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES 15A NCAC 18A .1821 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply throughout this Section: (1) "Accredited Program" (a) "Accredited program" means a food protection manager certification program that has …

15A NCAC 18A .1822 MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL (a) Bed and breakfast homes or bed and breakfast inns shall comply with Parts 2-1 through 2-4 of the Food Code as amended by Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2652, with the following exceptions: (1) Food preparation shall not be prohibited in a bed a…

15A NCAC 18A .1823 FOOD (a) Lodging establishments that prepare and serve food shall obtain a food establishment permit unless exempted by G.S. 130A-250. (b) Food prepared in a bed and breakfast home or a bed and breakfast inn shall comply with Chapter 3 of the Food Code as amend…

15A NCAC 18A .1824 EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS (a) Food-contact surfaces shall comply with Parts 4-1 and 4-2 of the Food Code as amended by Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2654. This shall not prohibit the use of domestic equipment. (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair…

15A NCAC 18A .1825 WATER, PLUMBING, AND WASTE (a) Water, plumbing, and waste shall comply with Chapter 5 of the Food Code as amended by Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2655. The requirements of Sections 5-202.12, 5-203.11, 5-203.12, 5-203.13, 5-204.11, and 5-205.11 of the Food Code as amended…

15A NCAC 18A .1826 PHYSICAL FACILITIES (a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this Section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device;…

15A NCAC 18A .1827 PREMISES, STORAGE, POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS (a) There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. The premises shall free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the lodging …

15A NCAC 18A .1828 LAUNDRY AND LINENS (a) Except as specified in Paragraph (b) of this Rule, clean bed and bath linen in good repair shall be provided for each guest who is provided accommodations and shall be changed between successive guests. Two sheets shall be provided for ea…