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Specifications for Shelves and Floor Racks for the School Lunch Storeroom
Title
Specifications for Shelves and Floor Racks for the School Lunch Storeroom
Date
1950
Relation
Program Aid Number 133
Excerpt
Sturdy shelves are essential in every school lunch storeroom. In constructing, them a 2-inch air space should be left between the shelves and the walls as shown above to permit the air to circulate freely behind and around the food stacked on them. The shelf frame, however, should be fastened to the wall for strength. The width and height of the shelves vary with the dimensions of the containers to be stored. Shelves l4 to 16 inches wide, spaced 12 inches apart, will adequately take care of No. 10 cans and 2-quart jars. Deeper shelves near the floor are needed for heavy cartons and boxes.
In planning the spacing of shelves, at least 18 inches should be allowed between the top shelf and the ceiling. Ceiling temperatures are generally such that it is inadvisable to store foods on the top shelf.
The bottom shelf should be at least 6 inches above the floor to permit sweeping and cleaning under it.
In planning the spacing of shelves, at least 18 inches should be allowed between the top shelf and the ceiling. Ceiling temperatures are generally such that it is inadvisable to store foods on the top shelf.
The bottom shelf should be at least 6 inches above the floor to permit sweeping and cleaning under it.