Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 13609 - Water Supply, Plumbing
(a) A water supply tank of sufficient
capacity to furnish an adequate quantity of potable water for food preparation,
cleaning, and hand washing purposes shall be provided (minimum 30 gallons).
Hose connection valves shall be at least five feet above the ground and be kept
covered with a protective screw-type cap, which is attached to the vehicle. The
water supply shall meet health department requirements of potability as
specified in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 4010) of Part 1, Division 5 of
the Health and Safety Code. The water system shall be of such materials and
designed and constructed so water or air can be introduced without the water
becoming contaminated. The water system shall deliver at least one gallon per
minute to each sink basin in the unit.
(b) A hot water heater with a minimum
capacity of three gallons, or an instantaneous heater capable of producing
water of 120 Fahrenheit interconnected with the potable water supply, shall be
provided and shall operate independently of the vehicle engine and/or
generator. Hot and cold water, under pressure, shall be provided at hand
washing and utensil sinks units from mixing faucets.
(c) The liquid waste tank shall have a
capacity at least 50 percent greater than the fresh water tank, and shall
receive and be adequate to hold melting ice water resulting from one day's
operation.
(d) All tanks, lines,
couplings, valves, or any other plumbing shall be designed, installed,
maintained, and constructed of materials that will not contaminate the water
supply, food, utensils, or equipment.
(e) Water and waste storage tanks shall be
installed so as to be easily drained, flushed, and cleaned with an easily
accessible outlet. Breather tubes or overflow pipe openings shall be protected
from the entrance of dust, insects, and other contamination. All waste lines
shall be connected to the waste tank with watertight seals.
(f) The water supply tank shall be filled and
the waste storage tank shall be emptied only at the commissary or other
facilities approved by the health officer.
(g) Toilet facilities for the use of the food
service personnel shall be available within 100 feet of the vehicle whenever it
is stopped to conduct business for more than a one-hour period.
(h) Mobile food preparation units may be
connected to an approved water supply and sewerage disposal system. Such units
shall be equipped with a hose or other approved connection to attach to the
water system. This connection shall be used for no other purpose and shall be
protected from contamination at all times. In order to avoid confusion, all
water connections shall be green in color. Waste lines shall be a color other
than green.
Notes
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