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Cleaning protocol

Regular cleaning is an important practice for a healthy indoor environment. On the other hand, cleaning chemicals and improper techniques can undermine indoor air quality. An adequate cleaning regimen using non-toxic, hypoallergenic cleaners helps reduce bioloads, pests, environmental allergens and unpleasant odors without the use of chemicals that might adversely impact indoor air quality.

This feature incorporates the development of a written protocol, in accordance with Table A4 in Appendix C, including the frequency, supplies, equipment, procedures and training to improve cleaning regimens.

Part 1: Cold Storage

Cold storage spaces contain the following:

a.71 At least one removable, cleanable drawer or container located at the bottom of the unit, designated and labeled for storing raw foods (uncooked meat, fish and poultry).
b. A visual display of holding temperatures to ensure accurate representation of storage temperatures.
Part 2: Cleanable Fabrics

Routine high temperature washings are possible for the following, and undertaken if pests are detected:

a. All non-leather movable upholstered furniture.
b. All mattresses and pillows.
Reproductive
Immune
Respiratory
Urinary

Applicability Matrix

Core & Shell Tenant Improvement New Construction
Part 1: Cold Storage - P P
Part 2: Cleanable Fabrics - - -
Commercial Kitchen Schools Multifamily Residential Restaurant Retail
Part 1: Cold Storage P - O - -
Part 2: Cleanable Fabrics - - - - -

Verification Methods Matrix

Letters of Assurance Annotated Documents On-Site Checks
PART 1 (Design)
Cold Storage
Architect Spot Check
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San Francisco Department of the Environment. Integrated Pest Management Ordinance. http://www.sfenvironment.org/article/city-staff/pest-management. Published 2011. Accessed September 14, 2014

10.1.a

The San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Integrated Pest Management recommends that pesticide products be used as a last result, only after other non-chemical management options have been exhausted.

10.1.b

The San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Integrated Pest Management Ordinance assigns hazard tiers to pesticide products from lowest to highest concern.