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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

6.3.3.2 No Sharp Corners
Ensure that NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES subject to FOOD or
beverage spills have no sharp internal corners and angles. Examples of
these areas are waiter station work surfaces, beverage stations,
technical compartments with drain lines, mess room soiled drop-off
stations, and bus stations.

6.3.3.3 Compatible Metals
Use compatible metals to minimize corrosion due to galvanic action or
to provide effective insulation between dissimilar metals to protect
them from corrosion.

6.4 Bulkheads, Deckheads, and Decks

6.4.1 Exposed Fasteners
Do not use exposed fasteners in BULKHEAD and DECKHEAD construction.

6.4.2 Seams and Penetrations
Seal all SEAMS between adjoining BULKHEAD panels and adjoining
DECKHEAD panels and between BULKHEAD and DECKHEAD panels.

6.4.2.1 Seal Seams
Seal SEAMS greater than 0.8 millimeters (1/32 inch), but less than
3 millimeters (1/8 inch), with an appropriate SEALANT or appropriate
profile strips.

6.4.2.2 Cover Gaps
Cover all GAPS greater than 3 millimeters (1/8 inch) with appropriate
profile strips.

6.4.2.3 Seal Penetrations
Seal all BULKHEAD, DECKHEAD, and deck penetrations through
which pipes or other conduits pass, including those inside technical
compartments. Use durable and NONCORRODING collars where
GAPS are greater than 3 millimeters (1/8 inch).

6.4.3 Bulkheads
Reinforce all BULKHEADS sufficiently to prevent buckling or to prevent the
BULKHEAD from becoming detached under normal operating conditions.

6.4.4 Penetrations
Weld door penetrations penetrations around fire doors, in thresholds, and in
BULKHEAD openings so there are no exposed voids. Ensure locking/latch pins
insert into closed locking pin recesses. See Figure 7.

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