Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 794.4

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 794.4 - Direct Fire Cooking Equipment

(a) Size.

The vat or container shall be large enough to hold at least 10% more than the largest load obtained for one cooking.

(b) Equipment Design.

(1) Location of Vat.

Shallow, flat vats shall be set in a firebox so that no more than one inch of the sides extends above the firebox.

Upright drums or metal barrels may extend above the firebox, provided the cooking operation has proved to be satisfactory and adequate.

(2) The material of the firebox shall be of fire brick or of equally fire-resistant material.

(3) All four sides of the vat shall be walled in, allowing openings where necessary for fuel and draft.

(4) Cover.

A tight cover shall be provided and so designed that accumulated water of condensation will run back into the vat.

(5) Facilities shall be provided for agitation of garbage while being cooked.

(c) Fuel.

Fuel supply shall be adequate to maintain a continuous and controlled flame during the cooking period.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 794.4