N.J. Admin. Code § 8:13-2.16

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

Section 8:13-2.16 - Water temperature recording device(s)

(a) A water temperature recording device(s) shall be installed in a position to accurately record the process water temperature. The device(s) shall be installed to meet the following requirements:

1. The recorder case shall be moisture-proof under normal operating conditions;

2. The temperature recording device(s) shall be graduated with a range between two degrees Fahrenheit and 100 degrees Fahrenheit;

3. The chart shall be graduated with not less than two degrees Fahrenheit divisions, with not more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit per inch of scale, graduated in time scale divisions of not more than one hour;

4. The chart shall have a rotation period to record for 72 hours and indicate a continuous recording for the 48/72 hour depuration process;

5. The recorded elapsed time as indicated by the temperature recorder chart rotation shall be within two percent of true elapsed time; and

6. The chart support shall be provided with a pin or pins to puncture the chart in a manner to prevent improper or false rotation.

(b) Temperature recording device operation is as follows:

1. The temperature recording device shall be activated on the onset of the depuration process (0 hour);

2. Charts shall identify the dates of process batch including lot number(s) and quantity of clams in each lot; and

3. Any unusual occurrences shall be recorded on the chart, such as system breakdown or large temperature deviations.

(c) Alternate types of recorder units will be considered by the Department. Such units must be approved by the Department prior to use.

(d) An accurate indicating thermometer shall be provided to check the temperature recording device.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:13-2.16

Amended by R.2000 d.455, effective 11/6/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 416(a), 32 New Jersey Register 3982(b).