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Food business sites must meet building and structural requirements of the Building Act 2004 and the relevant building codes. If you operate a Food Control Plan or a National Programme, you must meet the requirements of Food Regulations and Notices 2015.
Find out what you should consider for the design, construction and location of your food business site. This includes floors, walls and ceilings.
Find out what is an adequate sewage and waste water disposal system for food business sites.
Find out how to provide adequate and sufficient lighting and ventilation for your food business site.
Find out how to adequately design, construct, locate and install fixtures, fittings and equipment at a food business site.
Find out what storage for cleaning materials and staff personal items a food business site must have.
Find out the requirements for plumbing, water and sanitary fixtures at a food business site. This includes toilets, basins, sinks and dishwashers.
Find out the requirements for food preparation sites regarding the storage of rubbish and recyclable matter.