601.8 Horse Meat and Pet Food Establishments

601.8.1 The water supply shall be ample, clean and potable, with facilities for its distribution in the plant, and its protection against contamination and pollution.

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

601.8.1.2 Non-potable water is permitted only in those parts of o ffi cial plants where no edible product is han- dled or prepared, and then only for limited purposes, such as on ammonia condensers not connected with the potable water supply, in vapor lines serving inedi- ble product rendering tanks, in connection with equip- ment used for washing and washing inedible products preparatory to tanking, and in sewer lines for moving heavy solids in sewage. In all cases, non-potable water lines shall be clearly identi fi ed and shall not be cross connected with the potable water supply.

Exception: Cross connection is permitted if this is necessary for fi re protection, and such connection is of a type with a break to ensure against accidental contamination, and is approved by local authorities or by the Department.

601.8.2 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.

601.8.3 Hot water for cleaning rooms and equipment shall be delivered under pressure to outlets and shall be of such temperature as to accomplish a thorough cleanup.

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

601.8.4 Pens, alleys, and runways shall have hose con- nections for cleanups purposes.