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                                        (1.18 inches) that the tray rail extends from the buffet, but the
                                        minimum height from the deck to the top edge of the shield must be
                                        120 centimeters (47-1/4 inches).


                          17.3.1.3      Consumer Seating at Counter
                                        For designs where consumers are seated at the counter and workers are
                                        preparing FOOD on the other side of the sneeze guard, consideration
                                        must be given to the height of the preparation counter, consumer
                                        counter, and consumer seat.

                                        VSP will evaluate these designs and establish the shield height during
                                        the plan review.

                       17.3.2   Sneeze Guard Criteria

                          17.3.2.1      Portable or Built-In
                                        Sneeze guards may be temporary (PORTABLE) or built-in and integral
                                        parts of display tables, bains marie, or cold-top tables.

                          17.3.2.2      Panel Material
                                        Sneeze guard panels must be durable plastic or glass that is SMOOTH
                                        and EASILY CLEANABLE. Design panels to be cleaned in place or, if
                                        REMOVABLE for cleaning, use sections that are manageable in
                                        weight and length.

                                        Sneeze guard panels must be transparent and designed to minimize
                                        obstruction of the customer’s view of the FOOD. To protect against
                                        chipping, provide edge guards for glass panels. Sneeze guards for
                                        preparation-only protection do not need to be transparent.

                          17.3.2.3      Spaces or Openings
                                        If there are spaces or openings greater than 25 millimeters (1 inch)
                                        along the length of the sneeze guard (such as between two pieces of the
                                        sneeze guard), ensure that there are no FOOD wells, bains marie,  etc.,
                                        under the spaces or openings.

                          17.3.2.4      Position
                                        Position sneeze guards so that the panels intercept a line between the
                                        average consumer’s mouth and the displayed FOODS. Take into
                                        account factors such as the height of the FOOD DISPLAY counter, the
                                        presence or absence of a tray rail, and the distance between the edge of
                                        the display counter and the actual placement of the FOOD (Figure 12).











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