§ 38-91. Plan review.  


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  • Whenever a food establishment is hereafter constructed or remodeled or whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food establishment, an application for permit is required, including two sets of properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or conversion which shall be submitted to the health officer or authorized representative for review and approval before construction, remodeling or conversion is begun. The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement, mechanical plans and construction materials of work areas; and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The health officer or authorized agent shall approve the plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of this article. No food establishment shall be constructed, remodeled or converted except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the health officer or authorized representative. Construction, remodeling and/or conversion activities shall not begin until the plans and specifications have been approved by the health officer or authorized representative.

    When the health officer or authorized representative issues an approval letter, the construction documents shall be approved, by stamp, as "Reviewed for Code Compliance." One set of the construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the health department. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the health officer or authorized representative.

    Whenever plans and specifications are required by this section to be submitted to the health officer or authorized representative, the health officer or authorized representative shall inspect the food establishment prior to the beginning or resumption of operations, to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications and with the requirements of this article.

(Ord. No. 2014-11, 10-15-14)