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(II.) LIGHTING.
6. Where practicable, natural light only should be utilized. In cases where artificial
illumination is a necessity, electricity is to be preferred, and when gas is used, the
incandescent type of burner should be adopted, together with ample means for carrying
off the products of combustion from the same.
(III.) VENTILATION.
7. The method of ventilation to be such as to ensure a constant and sufficient change of
air without producing draughts, and such that the temperature of the Kitchen shall
not exceed 80° Fahr. Where a fan or other mechanical appliance is necessary to effect
this it must be provided.
8. Where the Kitchen is situated underground, inlets for ventilation must be at least
12 inches above the footway or the ground abutting upon the Kitchen.
9. Where gas is used in the process of cooking, means to be provided for carrying off
the fumes generated.
10. Hoods to be placed over all stoves and ranges to carry off fumes and heat—such
hoods to be in direct communication with the external air by means of shafts or flues.
(IV.) GENERALLY.
11. Where practicable, there shall be elsewhere than in the Kitchen—
(а) Provision for the storage of food.
(b) A Scullery (with all necessary draining racks for plates, shelves
for saucepans, &c.).
Where this is not possible, portions of the Kitchen must be arranged for the purpose
enclosed by fixed partitions, and suitably fitted for their respective purposes.
12. Proper bins or other receptacles for flour and other articles of food to be provided
and suitably placed.
13. Storage (water) cisterns to be of the most approved type with dust-tight fixed covers.
14. Proper enamelled stoneware sinks, &c., to be provided in which to wash vegetables,
&c., only.
15. A sufficient number of strong metal bins, with tight fitting covers, for the reception
of refuse to be provided, which are to be emptied daily.
16. Suitable W.C. accommodation to be provided for the employes.
17. Lavatory basins to be provided in a suitable position, for each sex, outside the
Kitchen if possible, for the use of employes.
18. Provision to be made for hanging wearing apparel (not worn by the staff in working
hours) in a suitable place outside Kitchen.