N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-5.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:24-5.2 - Plumbing system

(a) A plumbing system shall be:

1. Repaired in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23, New Jersey Uniform Construction Code; and

2. Maintained in good repair.

(b) A plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23, New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. A water filter shall be made of safe materials.

(c) All plumbing systems shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23, New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. A plumbing fixture such as a handwashing facility, toilet, or urinal shall be easily cleanable.

(d) An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or non-food 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 the requirements of 7:10-10.1 through 10 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) 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.

(h) Through providing an air gap as specified under (d) above or by installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under (e) above, a plumbing system shall be installed to preclude back-flow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the retail 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.

(i) A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

(j) A water filter, screen, and other water-conditioning device installed on water lines shall be located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning.

(k) A person may not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the drinking water system and a non-drinking water system or a water system of unknown quality. The piping of a non-drinking water system shall be durably identified so that it is readily distinguishable from piping that carries drinking water.

(l) The requirements for the water reservoir of fogging devices shall include the following:

1. A reservoir that is used to supply water to a device such as a produce fogger shall meet the following requirements:

i. It shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; and

ii. It shall be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or according to the procedures specified under (l)2 below, whichever is more stringent.

2. Cleaning procedures shall include at least the following steps and shall be conducted at least once a week:

i. Draining and complete disassembly of the water and aerosol contact parts;

ii. Brush-cleaning the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and discharge nozzles with a suitable detergent solution;

iii. Flushing the complete system with water to remove the detergent solution and particulate accumulation; and

iv. Rinsing by immersing, spraying, or swabbing the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and discharge nozzles with at least 50 mg/L hypochlorite solution.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-5.2