AS 4674-2004 Design, construction and fit-out of food premises
Standards Australia
The scope of the Standard is limited to permanent buildings used by the food service industry, by food retailers and by small-scale food manufacturers. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is also considering including specific requirements for food premises in the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
When preparing plans for new food premises or alterations to existing premises, advice should be sought from the appropriate government agency responsible for food safety in the area where the premises is located.
Notes to clauses in this Standard do not form a mandatory requirement for compliance with this Standard.
First published as AS 4674-2004.
This Standard provides design, construction and fit-out criteria for new food premises and for the renovation or alteration of existing food premises. The scope of the Standard is limited to permanent buildings used by the food service industry, by food retailers and by small-scale food manufacturers.
This Standard does not provide criteria for the design, construction and fit-out of the following premises:
(a) Temporary food premises.
(b) Mobile food premises.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Design And Construction Requirements For Food Premises
Section 3: Floors, Walls And Ceilings
Section 4: Fixtures, Fittings And Equipment
Section 5: Storage And Toilet Facilities
Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises.
BD-095
Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Environmental Health; Australian Local Government Association; Catering Institute of Australia; Food Standards Australia New Zealand; Health Department of Western Australia; Queensland Health; Restaurant and Catering New South Wales.
