Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.0670 4-204.122 VENDING MACHINE DOORS AND OPENINGS.

A.

Vending machine doors and access opening covers to food and container storage spaces shall be tight-fitting so that the space along the entire interface between the doors or covers and the cabinet of the machine, if the doors or covers are in a closed position, is no greater than 1.5 millimeters (1/16 inch) by:

(1)

being covered with louvers, screens, or materials that provide an equivalent opening of not greater than 1.5 millimeters (1/16 inch). Screening of 12 or more mesh to 2.5 centimeters (12 mesh to one inch) meets the requirements of this subitem;

(2)

being effectively gasketed;

(3)

having interface surfaces that are at least 13 millimeters (one-half inch) wide; or

(4)

using jambs or surfaces to form an L-shaped entry path to the interface.

B.

Vending machine service connection openings through an exterior wall of a machine shall be closed by sealants, clamps, or grommets so that the openings are no larger than 1.5 millimeters (1/16 inch).

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007