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M. Indirect Waste Receptors: ❑ 1. CRFC 114193 (a) All steam tables, ice machines and bins, food preparation sinks, warewashing sinks, display cases, walk-in refrigeration units, and other similar equipment that discharge liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor. (b) Drainage from reach-in refrigeration units shall be conducted in a sanitary manner to a floor sink or other approved device s by an indirect connection or to a properly installed and functioning evaporator. (c) Indirect waste receptors hall be located to be readily accessible for inspection and cleaning. (d) Warewashing machines may be connected directly to the sewer immediately downstream from a floor drain, or they may be drained through an approved indirect connection. (e) Warewashing sinks in use on January 1, 1996, that are directly plumbed may be continued in use. This section does not require warewashing sinks to be indirectly plumbed when the local building official determines that the sink should be directly plumbed. ❑ 2. CRFC 114193.1 An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than one inch. N. Sewage Disposal, Grease Traps and Interceptors: ❑ 1. CRFC 114197 Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. ❑ 2. CRFC 114201 (a) If provided,a grease trap or grease interceptor shall not be located in a food or utensil handling area unless specifically approved by the enforcement agency. (b) Grease traps and grease interceptors shall be easily accessible for servicing. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a),those food facilities approved with a grease trap or grease interceptor that are in operation before the effective date of this part are not required to comply with this section. NOTE: Check with local health, building, sanitary or public works agencies for information or regulations regarding special sewerage, grease trap and interceptor requirements. IV. Ventilation: ❑ 1. Mechanical exhaust ventilation systems and make-up air systems shall conform to the provisions of the California Mechanical Code. CRFC 114149 (a) All areas of a food facility shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage and to provide a reasonable condition of comfort for each employee, consistent with the job performed by the employee. (b) Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by means of an openable, screened window, an air shaft,or a light-switch-activated exhaust fan, consistent with the requirements of local building codes. A. Exhaust Hoods and Ducts: ❑ 1. CRFC 114149.1 (a) Mechanical exhaust ventilation equipment shall be provided over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. All mechanical exhaust ventilation equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the California Mechanical Code, except that for units subject to Part 2(commencing with Section 18000)of Division 13, an alternative code adopted pursuant to Section 18028 shall govern the construction standards. (b) Restricted food service facilities shall be exempt from subdivision (a), but shall still provide ventilation to remove gases, odors, steam, heat, grease, vapors and smoke from the food facility. In the event that the enforcement officer determines that the ventilation must be mechanical in nature, the ventilation shall be accomplished by methods approved by the enforcement agency. (c) This section shall not apply to cooking equipment when the equipment has been submitted to the local enforcement agency for evaluation,and the local enforcement agency has found that the equipment does not produce toxic gases,smoke,grease,vapors,or heat when operated under conditions recommended by the manufacturer. The local enforcement agency may recognize a testing organization to perform any necessary evaluations. (d) Makeup air shall be provided at the rate of that exhausted. EHD 16-01 11 PLAN CHECK GUIDE 7/5/17