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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-B28. REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITATION AND PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION |
Section 25-B2812. HANDWASHING SINKS, PLUMBING, AND VENTILATION
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2812.1Handwashing sinks shall be provided in accordance with sections 1900 through 1905; and shall be directly plumbed to an approved sewage disposal system in accordance with section 1401.
2812.2The dealer shall provide at least one (1) handwashing sink in the packaging room.
2812.3Adequate floor drainage, including backflow prevention devices such as air gaps, shall be provided where floors are:
(a)Used in shellstock storage;
(b)Used for food holding units;
(c)Cleaned by hosing, flooding, or similar methods; and
(d)Subject to the discharge of water or other liquid waste on the floor during normal activities.
2812.4A safe, effective means of sewage disposal for the facility shall be provided in accordance with sections 1400 and 1401.
2812.5Drainage or waste pipes shall not be installed over food processing or food storage areas, or over areas in which containers and utensils are washed or stored.
2812.6Ventilation, heating, or cooling systems shall not create conditions that may cause the shellfish products to become contaminated.
2812.7Ventilation shall be provided to minimize condensation in areas where food is stored, processed, or packaged.
2812.8Air pump intakes shall be located in a protected place and installed with air filters installed on all blower air pump intake systems.