Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 75 - Retail Food Establishments
Appendix - Wisconsin Food Code
Chapter 5 - Water, Plumbing, and Waste
Part 5-2 - PLUMBING SYSTEM
Subpart 5-202 - Design, Construction, and Installation
Section 5-202.12 - Handwashing Sink Installation

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § 5-202.12

Current through August 26, 2024

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

(B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK.

(1) At a newly constructed FOOD ESTABLISHMENT when a HANDWASHING SINK, or sink faucet is replaced or installed it shall have a faucet of the type which is not hand operated.

(2) That is equipped with a self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

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

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