Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4626 - FOOD CODE; FOOD MANAGERS
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Part 4626.1125 - WATER RESERVOIR OF FOGGING DEVICES; CLEANING.* 5-205.14

Universal Citation: MN Rules 4626.1125

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

A. A reservoir that is used to supply water to a produce fogger or similar device must be:

(1) maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications;P1 and

(2) cleaned according to the manufacturer's specifications or according to the procedures in item B, whichever is more stringent.P1

B. Cleaning procedures must include at least the following steps and must be conducted at least once a week:

(1) draining and complete disassembly of the water and aerosol contact part;P1

(2) brush-cleaning the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and discharge nozzles with a suitable detergent solution;P1

(3) flushing the complete system with water to remove the detergent solution and particulate accumulation;P1 and

(4) rinsing by immersing, spraying, or swabbing the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and discharge nozzles with an effective sanitizing chemical per the manufacturer's recommendations.P1

Statutory Authority: MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

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