Supply Air air coming to the workspace from the HVAC system
What is return air? air returning to the HVAC system from the workspace
What is negative and positive air negative air pressure: meaning more air is removed than supplied to it
pressure? positive air pressure - meaning more air is brought in than removed
The kitchen should have negative air pressure (meaning more air is removed
Which type of pressure should be in the supplied to it).
kitchen? Dining area? The dining area generally has positive air pressure (meaning more air is brou
than removed).
What is a lumen? A measure of light output from a lightbulb.
What is a foot candle? Measure of the amount of light falling on a surface.
How many foot-candles are required in Federal Food Code specifies how many foot-candles are required in food p
food prep areas, refrigerators, and areas (50 foot candles), walk-in refrigerators (10 foot candles), handwashing
washing areas? (20 foot candles), etc.
What are the requirements for emergency Emergency lighting must work for at least 90 minutes and have its own powe
lighting? source.
What is coving? The curved, sealed edge placed between the floor and the wall
, Quantity foods test 2
- Quarry Tile (unglazed red clay tile)
What are the most common types of - Epoxy-Coated Concrete (coating 1/4" thick)
flooring used in foodservice kitchens? - Composite sheet vinyl (slip-resistant coating)
- Glazed ceramic tile
• U.S. Green Building Council's trademarked LEED certification process (LEED
stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design") is the national
benchmark for green construction.
• To earn LEED certification, a building must meet prerequisites in each of the
What is LEED certification, and what are categories and accumulate 40 more LEED points.
the categories reviewed during the ◦ Sustainable sites
certification process? ◦ Location and transportation
◦ Water efficiency
◦ Materials and resources
◦ Energy and atmosphere
◦ Indoor environmental quality
Understand the basic principles of a Product flow: The flow of food from receiving to plated meals
smooth product and workflow in a Workflow: The flow of employees as they work
kitchen.
To what width should main traffic aisles Main traffic aisles should be at least 5 feet wide and most other aisles at leas
be built? feet wide. Develop good traffic flow.