titan1021
Senior Member
- Location
- Northern California
I am bidding a commercial kitchen project, for a local community center and the architect simply stated 2x4 food grade fluorescent lights.
The only information I have found thus far, is that the requirement for food grade lights comes from the Health Department here in CA.
The Health Department guidelines just state that the lights in food preparation areas must have the lamps covered or protected to prevent the possibility of glass from a breakage, from getting into the food or processing equipment.
I have found some lights that are vapor proof and completely sealed that are listed for food processing areas, but they are extremely costly and seem like total overkill for this small kitchen.
It seems like I would be able to install a standard surface mounted 2x4 fixture with a lens, and meet the requirement.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of installation?
Thanks
The only information I have found thus far, is that the requirement for food grade lights comes from the Health Department here in CA.
The Health Department guidelines just state that the lights in food preparation areas must have the lamps covered or protected to prevent the possibility of glass from a breakage, from getting into the food or processing equipment.
I have found some lights that are vapor proof and completely sealed that are listed for food processing areas, but they are extremely costly and seem like total overkill for this small kitchen.
It seems like I would be able to install a standard surface mounted 2x4 fixture with a lens, and meet the requirement.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of installation?
Thanks