South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-25 - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 61-25.5 - WATER, PLUMBING, AND WASTE
Part 61-25.5-2 - PLUMBING SYSTEM
Section 61-25.5-202 - Design, Construction, and Installation

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-25.5-202

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

5-202.11 Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures.

(A) A plumbing system shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to law. P

(B) A plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal shall be easily cleanable.

5-202.12 Handwashing Sink, Installation.

(A) A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf

(B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink.

(C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least fifteen (15) seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

(D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap.

An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than one (1) inch (25 mm).P

5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard.

A backflow prevention device installed on the internal water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. P

5-202.15 Conditioning Device, Design.

A water filter, screen, and other water conditioning device installed on water lines shall be designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. A water filter element shall be of the replaceable type.

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