New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter VI - Food Control
Subchapter E - Retail Food Stores (Article 19 Agriculture and Markets Law)
Part 271 - Retail Food Store Sanitation Regulations
Subpart 271-6 - Sanitary Facilities and Controls
Section 271-6.17 - Handwashing facility faucets
Universal Citation: 1 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 271-6.17
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
Each handwashing facility shall be provided with hot water of at least 105°F (congruent to 40.5°C) and cold water tempered by means of a mixing valve or combination faucet. Any self- closing, slow-closing or metering faucet used shall be designed to provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Steam mixing valves are prohibited at handwashing facilities.
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