Section 11-50-61 - Plumbing system(a) Approved. (1) A plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to law;(2) A water filter shall be made of safe materials.(b) Approved system and cleanable fixtures. (1) A plumbing system shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to law;(2) A plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal shall be easily cleanable.(c) Handwashing sink, installation. (1) A handwashing sink if provided with hot water shall be equipped with a mixing valve or combination faucet;(2) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink;(3) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least fifteen seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet;(4) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions;(5) Faucets shall provide a sufficient flow of water to permit proper washing and rinsing of hands.(d) An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than one inch.(e) A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device.(f) A water filter, screen, and other water conditioning device installed on water lines shall be designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. A water filter element shall be of the replaceable type.(g) Handwashing sinks. (1) Except as specified in paragraph (2), at least one handwashing sink, a number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in areas specified in subsection (1), and not fewer than the number of handwashing sinks required by law shall be provided;(2) If approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, automatic handwashing facilities may be substituted for handwashing sinks in a food establishment that has at least one handwashing sink.(h) At least one toilet and not fewer than the toilets required by law shall be provided.(i) Facilities for disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste shall be provided. At least one service, sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste for newly constructed or extensively remodeled establishments; except that the director may waive this requirement if an alternative liquid waste disposal facility is readily available.(j) A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law, by; (1) Providing an air gap as specified in subsection (d); or(2) Installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified in subsection (e).(k) Backflow prevention device, carbonator.(1) If not provided with an air gap as specified in subsection (d), a dual check valve with an intermediate vent preceded by a screen of not less than one hundred mesh to one inch shall be installed upstream from a carbonating device and downstream from any copper in the water supply line;(2) A dual check valve attached to the carbonator need not be of the vented type if an air gap or vented backflow prevention device has been otherwise provided as specified in paragraph (1). (l) A handwashing sink shall be located; (1) To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; and(2) In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. (m) A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.(n) A water filter, screen, and other water conditioning device installed on water lines shall be located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning.(o) Using a handwashing sink. (1) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use;(2) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing;(3) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.(p) Prohibiting a cross connection. (1) A person may not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the drinking water system and a nondrinking water system or a water system of unknown quality;(2) The piping of a nondrinking water system shall be durably identified so that it is readily distinguishable from piping that carries drinking water.(q) Water reservoir of fogging devices, cleaning.(1) A reservoir that is used to supply water to a device such as a produce fogger shall be: (A) Maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; and(B) Cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or according to the procedures specified in paragraph (2), whichever is more stringent;(2) Cleaning procedures shall include at least the following steps and shall be conducted at least once a week: (A) Draining and complete disassembly of the water and aerosol contact parts;(B) Brush-cleaning the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and discharge nozzles with a suitable detergent solution;(C) Flushing the complete system with water to remove the detergent solution and particulate accumulation; and(D) Rinsing by immersing, spraying, or swabbing the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and discharge nozzles with at least fifty mg/L hypochlorite solution.(r) A plumbing system shall be: (1) Repaired according to law; and(2) Maintained in good repair.(s) Water tanks (1) Materials that are used in the construction of a water tank, and appurtenances shall be: (B) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; and(C) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface.(2) A 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) 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 0.5 inch; and(B) Equipped with a port cover assembly that is:(i) Provided with a gasket and device for securing the cover in place; and(ii) Flanged to overlap the opening and sloped to drain.(4) A fitting with "V" type threads on a water tank inlet or outlet shall be allowed only when a hose is permanently attached.(5) If provided, a water tank vent shall terminate in a downward direction and shall be covered with; (A) Sixteen mesh to one 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; and(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) A hose used for conveying drinking water from a water tank shall be: (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) 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.(9) 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) A water tank, pump, and hoses shall be flushed and sanitized before being placed in service after construction, repair, modification, and periods of nonuse.(11) A person shall operate a water tank, pump, and hoses so that backflow and other contamination of the water supply are prevented.(12) If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet fitting shall be protected using a cover or device as specified in subsection (i).(13) Tank, pump, and hoses, dedication. (A) Except as specified in paragraph (2), a water tank, pump, and hoses used for conveying drinking water shall be used for no other purpose;(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. [Eff FEB 24 2014] (Auth: HRS § 321-11) (Imp: HRS § 321-11)