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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter B - Food for Human Consumption |
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Part 112 - Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption |
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Subpart L - Equipment, Tools, Buildings, and Sanitation |
§ 112.133 - What requirements apply to plumbing?
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§ 112.133 What requirements apply to plumbing?
The plumbing must be of an adequate size and design and be adequately installed and maintained to:
(a) Distribute water under pressure as needed, in sufficient quantities, in all areas where used for covered activities, for sanitary operations, or for hand-washing and toilet facilities;
(b) Properly convey sewage and liquid disposable waste;
(c) Avoid being a source of contamination to covered produce, food contact surfaces, areas used for a covered activity, or agricultural water sources; and
(d) Not allow backflow from, or cross connection between, piping systems that discharge waste water or sewage and piping systems that carry water used for a covered activity, for sanitary operations, or for use in hand-washing facilities.