sanitary code
A city inspector checks a restaurant's kitchen for compliance with the sanitary code.
Noun: A set of legally enforceable regulations and minimum standards established and mandated by a governmental authority to protect public health, safety, and welfare, particularly concerning environmental conditions, building infrastructure, and sanitation practices (e.g., in plumbing, waste disposal, and food handling).
The term "sanitary code" is used to refer to the official collection of public health laws and regulations. It is a formal, legal term. * The restaurant was closed for violating the local sanitary code. * All new construction must comply with the state's sanitary code. * The sanitary code mandates specific requirements for septic system installation.
- "To be in violation of the sanitary code": To fail to meet the legal health and safety standards.
- The apartment building was cited for being in violation of the sanitary code due to a rodent infestation.
- "Sanitary code enforcement": The act of ensuring compliance with these health regulations.
- Sanitary code enforcement is a primary function of the city's health department.
- Sanitation regulations (n): A more general term for rules governing cleanliness and public health, often synonymous with parts of a sanitary code.
- Health code (n): A very common synonym, often used interchangeably with "sanitary code," especially regarding food service and facilities.
- Building code (n): A related but distinct set of regulations focusing on structural safety, electrical systems, and fire prevention, which often works in conjunction with the sanitary code.
- Health regulations
- Public health code
- Health ordinance
- To pass a sanitary code inspection: To be evaluated and found compliant with the health regulations.
- The café must pass a sanitary code inspection before it can reopen.
- Sanitary code compliance officer: An official responsible for checking adherence to the code.
- A sanitary code compliance officer will visit the site next week.
A city inspector checks a restaurant's kitchen for compliance with the sanitary code.
- set of standards established and enforced by government for health requirements as in plumbing etc