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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines
16.2 Decks
16.2.1 Construction
Construct decks from hard, durable, nonabsorbent, nonskid material. Install
durable COVING
• As an integral part of the deck and BULKHEAD interface,
• At the juncture between decks and equipment foundations, and
• Between the deck and equipment.
16.2.2 Seal Tiling
Seal all deck tiling with a durable watertight grouting material. Seal stainless
steel deck plate panels with a continuous NONCORRODING weld.
16.2.3 Technical Compartments
Use durable, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE surfaces such as tile or
stainless steel in technical spaces below undercounter cabinets, counters, or
refrigerators. Do not use painted steel and concrete decking.
16.2.4 Penetrations
Seal all openings where piping and other items penetrate through the deck.
17.0 Buffet Lines, Waiter Stations, Bars, and Other Similar Food
Service Areas
Follow construction guidelines referenced in sections 6.0 through 16.2.4 for all pantries.
This section applies to candy shops where consumers serve themselves from candy
displays or dispensers and/or crew members serve candy to consumers and refill self-
service containers.
17.1 Bulkheads and Deckheads
17.1.1 Construction
Construct BULKHEADS and DECKHEADS of hard, durable,
NONCORRODING, nonabsorbent and EASILY CLEANABLE materials.
DECKHEADS must be provided above all buffet lines, waiter stations, bars,
and other similar FOOD SERVICE AREAS.
17.1.2 Ventilation Slots
Slots for ventilation plenum spaces are not allowed directly over FOOD
PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, or clean equipment storage.
17.1.3 Perforated Ceilings
Perforated ceilings are not allowed directly over FOOD PREPARATION,
FOOD STORAGE, or clean EQUIPMENT storage.
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