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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

Dual check valve with an intermediate atmospheric vent (DCIV): A
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE with dual check valves and an intermediate
atmospheric vent located between the two check valves.

Drip tray: READILY REMOVABLE tray to collect dripping fluids or FOOD from
FOOD dispensing EQUIPMENT.

Dry storage area: A room or area designated for the storage of PACKAGED or
containerized bulk FOOD that is not potentially hazardous and dry goods such as
SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS.

Dual swing check valve: A nonreturn device installed on RECREATIONAL
WATER FACILITY drain pipes when connected to another drainage system. This
device is not APPROVED for use on the POTABLE WATER system.

Easily cleanable: A characteristic of a surface that
• Allows effective removal of soil by normal cleaning methods;
• Is dependent on the material, design, construction, and installation of the
surface; and
• Varies with the likelihood of the surface’s role in introducing pathogenic
or toxigenic agents or other contaminants into FOOD based on the
surface’s APPROVED placement, purpose, and use.

Easily movable: EQUIPMENT that
• Is PORTABLE or mounted on casters, gliders, or rollers or has a
mechanical means to safely tilt it for cleaning; and
• Has no utility connection, a utility connection that disconnects quickly, or
a flexible utility connection line of sufficient length that allows it to be
moved for cleaning of the EQUIPMENT and adjacent area.

Food: Raw, cooked, or processed edible substance; ice; BEVERAGE; or ingredient
used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption.
Chewing gum is classified as FOOD.

Food area: Includes food and BEVERAGE display, handling, preparation, service,
and storage areas; warewash areas; clean EQUIPMENT storage areas; and LINEN
storage and handling areas.

Food-contact surface: Surfaces (food zone, splash zone) of EQUIPMENT and
UTENSILS with which food normally comes in contact and surfaces from which
food may drain, drip, or splash back into a food or surfaces normally in contact with
food (Figures 6a and 6b).

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