Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-1-.27 - Water, Plumbing, and Waste: Mobile Water Tank and Mobile Food Establishment Water Tank
(1)
APPROVED. Materials that are used in the construction of a mobile
water tank, mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT water tank, and appurtenances shall be:
(a)
Safe;P
(b) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT, and
nonabsorbent; and
(c) Finished to
have a SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE surface.
(2)
Enclosed System, Sloped to Drain.
A mobile water tank shall be:
(a)
Enclosed from the filling inlet to the discharge outlet; and
(b) Sloped to an outlet that allows complete
drainage of the tank.
(3)
Inspection and Cleaning Port,
Protected and Secured. If a water tank is designed with an access port
for inspection and cleaning, the opening shall be in the top of the tank and:
(a) Flanged upward at least 13 mm (one-half
inch); and
(b) Equipped with a port
cover assembly that is:
1. Provided with a
gasket and a device for securing the cover in place, and
2. Flanged to overlap the opening and sloped
to drain.
(4)
"V" Type Threads, Use Limitation. A fitting with "V" type threads
on a water tank inlet or outlet shall be allowed only when a hose is
permanently attached.
(5)
Tank Vent, Protected. If provided, a water tank vent shall
terminate in a downward direction and shall be covered with:
(a) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch)
screen or equivalent when the vent is in a protected area; or
(b) A protective filter when the vent is in
an area that is not protected from windblown dirt and debris.
(6)
Inlet and Outlet, Sloped
to Drain.
(a) A water tank and its
inlet and outlet shall be sloped to drain.
(b) A water tank inlet shall be positioned so
that it is protected from contaminants such as waste discharge, road dust, oil,
or grease.
(7)
Hose, Construction and Identification. A hose used for conveying
DRINKING WATER from a water tank shall be:
(a)
Safe;P
(b) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT, and
nonabsorbent;
(c) Resistant to
pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and
decomposition;
(d) Finished with a
SMOOTH interior surface; and
(e)
Clearly and durably identified as to its use if not permanently
attached.
(8)
Filter, Compressed Air. A filter that does not pass oil or oil
vapors shall be installed in the air supply line between the compressor and
DRINKING WATER system when compressed air is used to pressurize the water tank
system.P
(9)
Protective Cover or Device.
A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED
protective cover or device shall be provided for a water inlet, outlet, and
hose.
(10)
Mobile Food
Establishment Tank Inlet. A mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT'S water tank inlet
shall be:
(a) 19.1 mm (three-fourths inch) in
inner diameter or less; and
(b)
Provided with a hose connection of a size or type that will prevent its use for
any other service.
(11)
System Flushing and Sanitization. A water tank, pump, and hoses
shall be flushed and SANITIZED before being placed in service after
construction, repair, modification, and periods of
nonuse.P
(12)
Using a Pump and Hoses, Backflow
Prevention. A PERSON shall operate a water tank, pump, and hoses so that
backflow and other contamination of the water supply are prevented.
(13)
Protecting Inlet, Outlet, and Hose
Fitting. If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet fitting
shall be protected using a cover or device as specified under
40-7-1-.27(9).
(14)
Tank, Pump, and Hoses,
Dedication.
(a) Except as specified in
(b) of this section, a water tank, pump, and hoses used for conveying DRINKING
WATER shall be used for no other purpose.P
(b)
Water tanks, pumps, and hoses
APPROVED for liquid FOODS may be used for conveying DRINKING WATER if they are
cleaned and SANITIZED before they are used to convey water.
Notes
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