(a) Operation.
- (1) If a water tank in a mobile food retail establishment, a seasonal retail food establishment, a pushcart, a coffee kiosk retail food establishment, or a retail food establishment with a temporary interruption of its water supply in accordance with 20 CAR § 194-104(b), is to be used as alternative water supply, then in accordance with manufacturer specifications or at least every fourteen (14) consecutive days, the water tank must be drained, sanitized, and filled with water from an approved source.
- (2) A log must be maintained of the sanitizing and fresh water filling of the water tank.
- (b) System flushing and disinfection.* A water tank, pump, and hoses shall be flushed and sanitized before being placed in service after construction, repair, modification, and periods of nonuse. P
- (c) Using a pump and hoses — Backflow prevention. A person shall operate a water tank, pump, and hoses so that backflow and other contamination of the water supply are prevented.
- (d) Protecting inlet, outlet, and hose fitting. If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet fitting shall be protected using a cover or device as specified under 20 CAR § 194-303(b).
(e) Tank, pump, and hoses — Dedication.
- (1) Except as specified in subdivision (e)(2) of this section, a water tank, pump, and hoses used for conveying drinking water shall be used for no other purpose. P
- (2) Water tanks, pumps, and hoses approved for liquid foods may be used for conveying drinking water if they are cleaned and sanitized before they are used to convey water.