Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-3-11 - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF HOTELS
Section 420-3-11-.04 - Plumbing

(1) General - Plumbing shall be sized, installed and maintained according to the local plumbing codes as enforced by the local plumbing officials. There shall be no cross connection between the potable water supply and any nonpotable or questionable water supply or any source of pollution through which the potable water supply might become contaminated.

(2) Nonpotable Water System - A nonpotable water system is permitted only for purposes such as air conditioning, fire protection, lawn irrigation, or similar situations and only if the system is installed according to law. The system shall not directly or indirectly contact the potable water or equipment, which contacts utensils, ice machines, or laundry. The piping of any nonpotable water system shall be directly identified so that it is readily distinguishable from piping that carries potable water.

(3) Backflow - The potable water system shall be installed to preclude the possibility of cross connections, backflow, or back siphonage.

(4) Drains - Except for properly trapped open sinks, there shall be no direct connection between the sewage system and any drains originating from ice machines, dish machines, or other closed equipment in which utensils are placed.

(5) Mop sink - A mop sink or curbed cleaning facility shall be provided.

Authors: Ronald Dawsey, Tim Hatch