US FDA Food Code 2026
Chapter 5: Water, plumbing and waste – US FDA Food Code 2026

US FDA Food Code 2026 5-201-5-202: 5-201 and 5-202 Plumbing materials, design, construction and installation

Plumbing and water hoses are built and repaired with approved materials according to law (P), and water filters are made of safe materials (P). The plumbing system is designed, built and installed according to law (P) and fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals are easily cleanable. Handwashing sinks deliver water of at least 29.4°C (85°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet (Pf), without steam mixing valves; self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucets run at least 15 seconds per activation; automatic handwashing facilities are installed per the maker. Air gaps are at least twice the inlet diameter and not less than 25 mm (1 inch) (P); backflow prevention devices meet ASSE standards for their application (P); water filters, screens and conditioning devices can be taken apart for servicing and use replaceable filter elements.

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