601.5 Meat and Poultry Processing Plants

[AGR] Except as provided in Section 601.5.4, the water supply shall be ample and potable, with adequate pressure and facilities for its distribution in the plant, and its protection against con- tamination and pollution.

Note: A water report, issued under the authority of the state health agency, certifying to the potability of the water supply, shall be obtained by the applicant and furnished to the admin- istrator whenever such report is required by the administrator.

601.5.1 A supply of hot water shall be available.

601.5.2 Hose connections with steam and water-mixing valves or hot-water hose connections shall be provided at locations throughout the plant.

601.5.3 The refuse rooms shall be provided with facilities for washing refuse cans and other equipment in the rooms.

601.5.4 Non-potable water is permitted only in those parts of official plants where no product is handled or prepared, and then only for limited purposes, such as on condensers not connected with the potable water supply, in vapor lines serving inedible product rendering tanks, and in sewer lines for moving heavy solids in the sewage. In all cases, non- potable water lines shall be clearly identified and shall not be cross connected with the potable water supply.

Exception: Cross connection is permitted if this is nec- essary for fire protection and such connection is of a type with a break to ensure against accidental contamination, and to be approved by local authorities and by the Department.

601.5.5 Equipment using potable water shall be so installed as to prevent back-siphonage into the potable water system.

601.5.6 All pipelines, reservoirs, tanks, cooling towers and like equipment employed in handling reused water shall be constructed and installed so as to facilitate their cleaning and inspection.

601.5.7 Hot water of such temperature as to accomplish a thorough cleanup shall be delivered under pressure to outlets.

601.5.7.1 An ample supply of water at not less than 180°F (82°C) shall be available when used for san- itizing purposes.

601.5.8 Pens, alleys, and runways shall have hose con- nections for cleanup purposes.