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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
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SubTilte 25-B. FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS CODE |
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Chapter 25-B18. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES |
Section 25-B1811. FUNCTIONALITY - HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM VENTS
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1811.1Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, food packaging materials, equipment, or utensils.
1811.2Adequate ventilation or control equipment shall be provided to minimize odors and vapors, including steam and noxious fumes, in areas where they may contaminate food; and fans and other air blowing equipment shall be located and operated in a manner that minimizes the potential for contaminating food, utensils, equipment, food-packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces.
1811.3Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
1811.4Ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge, if vented to the outside.