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AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises

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Australia
vAS 4674-2004 (published 11 February 2004); Standards Australia store status Pending Revision with draft DR 01314 listed, no new edition published as at 30 September 2026
4 domains
55 controls

Australian Standard giving design, construction and fit-out criteria for permanent food premises (food service, retail and small manufacturers): food flow and separation, space, pest proofing, water, drainage, waste areas, ventilation, lighting, floor, wall and ceiling finishes, sinks and dishwashers, equipment design, materials and installation, hand basins, storage and toilets. Supports Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.3.

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AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises is a compliance framework from Australia with 4 domains and 55 controls that map to 2 other frameworks. The largest domains are Section 2: Design and construction requirements for food premises – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises (20 controls), Section 3: Floors, walls and ceilings – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises (15 controls), Section 4: Fixtures, fittings and equipment – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises (15 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (4)

Section 2: Design and construction requirements for food premises – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises

20 controls
Controls in the Section 2: Design and construction requirements for food premises – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises domain of AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises — 20 controls
CodeTitle
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.1.12.1.1 Appropriate for purpose
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.1.22.1.2 Separation of areas
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.1.32.1.3 Provision for adequate space
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.1.42.1.4 Cleaning and sanitizing of premises
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.1.52.1.5 Proofing against pests
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.1.62.1.6 Installation of insect control devices
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.1.72.1.7 Exclusion of dirt, dust, odours, smoke and other contaminants
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.2.12.2.1 Use of potable water
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.2.22.2.2 Compliance with Australian Standards for water supply
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.3.12.3.1 Access openings to the sanitary drainage system
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.3.22.3.2 Grease arrestors
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.4.12.4.1 Garbage and recyclable materials: general requirements
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.4.22.4.2 External areas used for storing putrescible material
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.4.32.4.3 Rooms for garbage and garbage bins
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.4.42.4.4 Garbage containers
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.4.52.4.5 Containers for recyclable material
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.5.12.5.1 Ventilation: general requirements
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.5.22.5.2 Mechanical ventilation and filtration
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.6.12.6.1 Lighting: general requirements
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::2.6.22.6.2 Light fittings

Section 3: Floors, walls and ceilings – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises

15 controls
Controls in the Section 3: Floors, walls and ceilings – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises domain of AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises — 15 controls
CodeTitle
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.1.13.1.1 Floors: general requirements
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.1.23.1.2 Suitability of floor finishes for each area
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.1.33.1.3 Floors in food preparation areas
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.1.43.1.4 Floors in food storage areas
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.1.53.1.5 Coving
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.1.63.1.6 Plinths
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.13.2.1 Walls: general requirements
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.23.2.2 Wall finishes in food preparation areas
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.33.2.3 Wall finishes in storage areas for open food
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.43.2.4 Wall finishes in other areas
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.53.2.5 Ceilings: general requirements
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.63.2.6 Ceilings in food preparation and storage areas
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.73.2.7 Ceilings in other areas
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.83.2.8 Drop-in panel (false) ceilings
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::3.2.93.2.9 Pipes, conduits and electrical wiring

Section 4: Fixtures, fittings and equipment – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises

15 controls
Controls in the Section 4: Fixtures, fittings and equipment – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises domain of AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises — 15 controls
CodeTitle
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.14.1.1 Provision of cleaning and sanitizing equipment
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.24.1.2 Hot and cold water supplies to cleaning equipment
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.34.1.3 Double and triple compartment sinks used for hot water sanitizing
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.44.1.4 Loading, drainage and drying space at sinks
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.54.1.5 Dishwashers and glasswashers
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.64.1.6 Dishwasher and glasswasher sanitizing temperatures
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.74.1.7 Chemical sanitizing in dishwashers and glasswashers
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.1.84.1.8 Disposal of waste water
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.2.14.2.1 Design and construction of fixtures, fittings and equipment
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.2.24.2.2 Materials for fixtures, fittings and equipment
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.3.14.3.1 Installation of equipment
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.3.24.3.2 Supports for equipment
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.4.14.4.1 Handwashing facilities: general requirements
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.4.24.4.2 Water supply to hand basins
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::4.4.34.4.3 Specific design requirements for hand basins

Section 5: Storage and toilet facilities – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises

5 controls
Controls in the Section 5: Storage and toilet facilities – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises domain of AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises — 5 controls
CodeTitle
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::5.1.15.1.1 Storage for clothing and personal effects
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::5.1.25.1.2 Storage for cleaning chemicals and similar materials
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::5.1.35.1.3 Storage for office materials
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::5.2.15.2.1 Toilet facilities: general
as-4674-2004-design-construction-and-fit-out-of-food-premises::5.2.25.2.2 Access to toilets

Maps to 2 other frameworks

55 total controls
Australia Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment
53 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
96%
Australia Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Compare AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises with Australia Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment

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What is AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises and who does it apply to?

AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises is a compliance framework from Australia with 4 domains and 55 controls. Australian Standard giving design, construction and fit-out criteria for permanent food premises (food service, retail and small manufacturers): food flow and separation, space, pest proofing, water, drainage, waste areas, ventilation, lighting, floor, wall and ceiling finishes, sinks and dishwashers, equipment design, materials and installation, hand basins, storage and toilets. Supports Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.3. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises actually require?

AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises has 55 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Section 2: Design and construction requirements for food premises – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises (20 controls), Section 3: Floors, walls and ceilings – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises (15 controls), Section 4: Fixtures, fittings and equipment – AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises (15 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises do I already cover?

AS 4674-2004 Design, Construction and Fit-out of Food Premises maps to 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Australia Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment (96% coverage), Australia Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements (2% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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