Environmental Public Health Division

Specifications for Food Establishment Blueprints

A properly prepared set of plans (blueprints) consist of basically the following information:

1. Plans (blueprints) shall be 11" x 17" or larger. (Most architectural and engineering firms offer plans drafting services.)

2. Plans shall be drawn to scale. (An example of a commonly used scale designation is ¼ inch = 1 foot.)

3. Floor Plan

A. Proposed equipment arrangements (Location of food preparation tables, refrigerators and stoves, etc.)
B. Fixed equipment layout (Location of sinks, toilets, etc.)

4. Mechanical Plan

A. Lighting
B. Ventilation

5. Room Finish Schedule (Material, finish and color)

A. Floors

B. Walls

C. Ceilings

D. Attached equipment (cabinets, counter tops, shelves, etc.)

For further information, please contact the Environmental Health Division at (713) 439-6270.