N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:24-5.3 - Mobile water tank and mobile retail food establishment water tank

(a) Materials that are used in the construction of a mobile water tank, mobile retail food establishment water tank, and appurtenances shall be:

1. Safe;

2. Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; and

3. Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

(b) A mobile water tank shall be:

1. Enclosed from the filling inlet to the discharge outlet; and

2. Sloped to an outlet that allows complete drainage of the tank.

(c) 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 meet the following requirements:

1. The opening shall be flanged upward at least one-half inch; and

2. The opening shall be equipped with a port cover assembly that is:

i. Provided with a gasket and a device for securing the cover in place; and

ii. Flanged to overlap the opening and sloped to drain.

(d) A fitting with "V" type threads on a water tank inlet or outlet shall be allowed only when a hose is permanently attached to the fitting.

(e) If provided, a water tank vent shall terminate in a downward direction and shall be covered with:

1. Sixteen mesh to one-inch screen or equivalent when the vent is in a protected area; or

2. A protective filter when the vent is in an area that is not protected from windblown dirt and debris.

(f) A water tank and its inlet and outlet shall be sloped to drain. A water tank inlet shall be positioned so that it is protected from contaminants such as waste discharge, road dust, oil, or grease.

(g) A hose used for conveying drinking water from a water tank shall be:

1. Safe;

2. Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent;

3. Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition;

4. Finished with a smooth interior surface; and

5. Clearly and durably identified as to its use if not permanently attached.

(h) 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.

(i) A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other effective protective cover or device shall be provided for a water inlet, outlet, and hose.

(j) A mobile retail food establishment's water tank inlet shall be:

1. Three-fourths inch in inner diameter or less; and

2. Provided with a hose connection of a size or type that will prevent its use for any other service.

(k) A water tank, pump, and hoses shall be flushed and sanitized before being placed in service after construction, repair, modification, and periods of non-use.

(l) A person shall operate a water tank, pump, and hoses so that backflow and other contamination of the water supply are prevented.

(m) If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet fitting shall be protected using a cover or device as specified under (i) above.

(n) A water tank, pump, and hoses used for conveying drinking water shall be used for no other purpose, except that water tanks, pumps, and hoses used for conveying liquid foods may be used for conveying drinking water if they are cleaned and sanitized before they are used to convey water.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:24-5.3