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ARTICLE II. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS GENERALLY Sec. 15.1-11. Application of article to temporary food establishments. A temporary food establishment shall comply with all sections of this article which are applicable to its operation; except, that the director may modify specific requirements for physical facilities when, in the director's opinion, no imminent health hazard will result. The director may augment the requirements of this article as to temporary food establishments when needed to assure the service of safe food and may prohibit the sale of certain potentially hazardous food at such establishments. Sec. 15.1-12. Submission and approval of plans and specifications for construction or alteration. Plans and specifications for the construction of new food establishments or of major alterations or additions in the construction or arrangement of the premises of any food establishment shall be submitted to the director. A plan review fee for new or extensively renovated food establishments and for minor renovations shall be paid to the Heath Department. Approval in writing of such plans and specifications must be given by either the director, the director of health services or the director of environmental health. Sec. 15.1-13. Approval of structural alterations or additions. (a) Any changes, alterations or additions in the structure or arrangement of the premises of a food establishment or of the equipment therein must be approved, in writing and after a personal inspection of the premises, by the director of public health or an authorized representative thereof. (b) The maintenance and repair of premises or equipment necessary for sanitary operation are excluded from the provision of this section. Sec. 15.1-14. issuance; refusal. Operating permit--Required; application; inspection prerequisite to (a) No person shall operate a food establishment within the city who does not possess a permit issued by the director, wherein the applicant shall agree to conform to the ordinances, rules and regulations governing such places and to permit such examination and inspections as may be deemed necessary by the director. A permit fee shall be paid by the applicant to the health department. Application for such permit shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the director, wherein the applicant shall agree to conform to the ordinances, rules and regulations governing such places and to permit such examination and inspections as may be deemed necessary by the director of public health. Upon issuance, the permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place so that it may be viewed by the public.