15A NCAC 18A .3010. WATER SUPPLY

(a)  Water supplies shall meet the requirements in 15A NCAC 18A .1700.

(b)  The water supply used shall be located, constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the Commission for Public Health's rules governing water supplies.  Copies of 15A NCAC 18A .1700 and 15A NCAC 18C may be obtained from the Division of Environmental Health, Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina  27611‑7687.  At least once per year, a sample of water shall be collected by the Department and submitted to the Division of Laboratory Services or other laboratory certified by the Department to perform bacteriological examinations.

(c)  Cross‑connections with unapproved water supplies are prohibited. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to food preparation, utensil and handwashing areas, bathrooms and any other areas in which water is required for cleaning in sufficient quantity to carry out all water using operations.

(d)  Facilities for the heating of water shall be provided.  The capacity of the hot water heating facilities shall be based on the number of bathrooms, the capacity of the dishwashing machines and other food service and cleaning needs.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A‑248;

Eff. July 1, 1992.