Acceptable Solution G3/AS1: Food Preparation and Prevention of Contamination
- Abbreviation
- G3/AS1 (Amd 2)
- Amendment
- 2
- Version
- First Edition, Amendment 2
- Valid from
- 1/01/2017
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Acceptable Solution
- Format
Description
Acceptable Solution G3/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause G3 Food Preparation and Prevention of Contamination.
Building Code Clause G3 is about providing sufficient safe and hygienic facilities for food storage and preparation.
It requires the safe and adequate provision of space and facilities for the hygienic storage, preparation and cooking of food in, for example, domestic situations and buildings intended for the manufacture, preparation, packaging or storage of food.
It sets requirements and physical characteristics for cooking, refrigeration, utensil washing and facilities. It ensures people with disabilities are able to carry out normal activities within buildings.
Scope
Part 1.0 of the G1/AS1 applies only to Housing, work camps, old peoples homes, and early childhood centres. Part 2.0 applies only to Commercial or Industrial buildings.