Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 1.55 - Hot water for cleaning(a) An ample supply of water at not less than 180 F shall be furnished and used for the cleaning of inspection equipment and other equipment, floors and walls which are subject to contamination by the dressing or handling of diseased carcasses, their viscera, and other parts. Whenever necessary to determine compliance with this requirement, conveniently located thermometers shall be installed by the operator of the official establishment to show the temperature of the water at the point of use.(b) Hot water for cleaning rooms and equipment other than those mentioned in subsection (a) shall be delivered under pressure to sufficient convenient outlets and shall be of such temperature as to accomplish a thorough cleanup. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 1.2 (relating to application of inspection requirements); 7 Pa. Code § 1.11 (relating to general); and 7 Pa. Code § 1.195 (relating to marks for postmortem inspections; inspection of unacceptable equipment and facilities).