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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

37.2 Design
Design and install decorative fountains, misting systems and similar facilities to be
maintained free of Mycobacterium, Legionella, algae, and mold growth.

37.3 Automated Treatment
Install an automated treatment system (HALOGENATION, UV, or other effective
disinfectant) to prevent the growth of Mycobacterium and Legionella in any
recirculated decorative fountain, misting system, or similar facility. Ensure these
systems can also be manually disinfected.

37.4 Manual Disinfection
Provide a plumbing connection for manual DISINFECTION for all nonrecirculated
decorative fountains, misting systems, or similar facilities.

37.5 Water Temperature

If heat is used as a disinfectant, ensure the water temperature can be maintained at
65°C (149°F) at the misting nozzle for a minimum of 10 minutes.

37.6 Removable Nozzles
Ensure misting nozzles are REMOVABLE for cleaning and DISINFECTION.

37.7 Schematics
Provide operational schematics for misting systems.

38.0 Acknowledgments

38.1 Individuals
This document is a result of the cooperative effort of many individuals from the
government, private industry, and the public. VSP thanks all of those who submitted
comments and participated throughout this lengthy process.

38.2 Standards, Codes, and Other References Reviewed for Guidance

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2000, 2005, 2011. Vessel Sanitation
Program Operations Manual. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. Available from URL: www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp/pub/pub.htm.

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World Health Organization. 2011. Guide to ship sanitation. 3 edition. Geneva:
World Health Organization. Available from URL:
http://apps.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1.jsp?sesslan=1&codlan=1&codcol=15&
codcch=3055.

38.2.1 Definitions and Acronyms (for section 5.0)
Food and Drug Administration. 2017. Food code: Recommendations of the
United States Public Health Service. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services.

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