402.12(D).
4-402.12 Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing.
(A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this
section, floor- mounted EQUIPMENT that is not EASILY
MOVABLE shall be SEALED to the floor or elevated on legs
that provide at least a 15 centimeter (6 inch) clearance
between the floor and the
EQUIPMENT.
(B) If no part of the floor under the floor-mounted
EQUIPMENT is more than 15 centimeters (6 inches) from
the point of cleaning access, the clearance space may be
only 10 centimeters (4 inches).
(C) This section does not apply to display shelving units,
display refrigeration units, and display freezer units located
in the CONSUMER shopping areas of a retail FOOD store,
if the floor under the units is maintained clean.
(D) Except as specified in Paragraph (E) of this section,
COUNTER- MOUNTED EQUIPMENT that is not EASILY
MOVABLE shall be elevated on legs that provide at least
a 10 centimeter (4 inch) clearance between the table and
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the EQUIPMENT.
(E) The clearance space between the table and
COUNTER- MOUNTED EQUIPMENT may be:
(1) 7.5 centimeters (3 inches) if the horizontal
distance of the table top under the EQUIPMENT is no
more than 50 centimeters (20 inches) from the point
of access for cleaning; or
(2) 5 centimeters (2 inches) if the horizontal distance of
the table top under the EQUIPMENT is no more than 7.5
centimeters (3 inches) from the point of access for