Section 21-321 - Construction, remodeling, or alterations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-321. Construction, remodeling, or alterations.
 

(a)  Plans and specifications - Submission.- Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, before a food establishment is constructed, remodeled, or materially altered, or before an existing building or structure is converted or remodeled for use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for the construction, remodeling, or alteration of a food establishment shall be submitted to: 

(1) The Department, if the food establishment is: 

(i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a food processing plant; or 

(ii) A chain or franchise operation planning to construct 2 or more facilities in the State from a single uniform set of plans; or 

(2) For all other food establishments, including a soft drink manufacturing plant, to the appropriate county health department. 

(b)  Plans and specifications - Information to be included.- The plans or specifications required under subsection (a) of this section shall include: 

(1) Layout and arrangement of work areas; 

(2) Construction materials; 

(3) The location, size, manufacturer, and model number of equipment and facilities; and 

(4) Any other information that may be required for the proper review of the plans and specifications. 

(c)  Plans and specifications - Actions prohibited without Department approval.- Unless the required plans and specifications are approved by the Department, a person may not: 

(1) Construct, remodel, or alter a food establishment; or 

(2) Convert or remodel an existing building or structure for use as a food establishment. 

(d)  Applicability of section.- The provisions of this section do not apply to the construction, remodeling, or alteration of any areas in a food establishment used solely for office space, or recreational areas. 
 

[1987, ch. 297; 1988, ch. 6, § 1.]