Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 37.114 - Installation of equipment(a) Equipment shall be installed on a foundation of durable, easily cleaned material.(b) Equipment shall be placed at adequate distance from walls, ceilings and floors for cleaning and maintenance, or sealed watertight thereto. The preferred minimum space between walls or ceilings shall be 30 inches.(c) Whenever equipment passes through walls or floors it shall be sealed to that partition, or sufficient clearance shall be allowed to permit inspection, cleaning and maintenance.(d) Wherever there is spill or drip, drains and catch pans shall be provided and shall be of such dimensions to collect all spill and drip. They shall be easily accessible or easily removable for cleaning.(e) Where pipes pass through ceilings of processing areas pipe sleeves shall be inserted in the floor above so that their upper periphery is at least two inches above the floor.