Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 446 - Food Establishments
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS
Section 446.242 - Equipment coverings, lids, openings and joints
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 446.242
Current through February 27, 2024
1. A cover or lid for equipment must overlap the opening and be sloped to drain.
2. An opening located within the top of a unit of equipment that is designed for use with a cover or lid must be flanged upward at least 2/10 inch (5 millimeters).
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, fixed piping, temperature measuring devices, rotary shafts and other parts extending into equipment must be provided with a watertight joint at the point where the particular item enters the equipment.
4. If a watertight joint is not provided:
(a) The piping, temperature measuring
devices, rotary shafts and other parts extending through the openings must be
equipped with an apron designed to deflect condensation, drips and dust from
the openings into the food; and
(b)
The opening must be flanged as provided pursuant to subsection 2.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013
NRS 439.200, 446.940
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