WAC 246-215-05245:

246-215-05240 << 246-215-05245 >> 246-215-05250

PDFWAC 246-215-05245

Numbers and capacities—Backflow prevention device, when required (FDA Food Code 5-203.14).

A plumbing system must be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law, by:

(1) Providing an air gap as specified under WAC 246-215-05215; or

(2) Installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under WAC 246-215-05220.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-05245, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-05245, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]