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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

6.4.5 Deck Coving
Install COVING as an integral part of the deck and BULKHEAD interface and
at the juncture between decks and equipment foundations.

6.4.5.1 Radius
Ensure COVING has at least a 9.5-millimeter (3/8-inch) radius or open
design (>90°). Additionally, a single bent piece of stainless steel can be
used as COVING. See COVING definition (Figures 3 and 4).

6.4.5.2 Materials
Provide COVING that is hard, durable, EASILY CLEANABLE, and of
sufficient thickness to withstand normal wear.

6.4.5.3 Fasten
Securely fasten COVING.

6.4.6 Deck Material
Use deck material that is hard, durable, EASILY CLEANABLE, nonskid, and
nonabsorbent. Vinyl or linoleum deck coverings are not acceptable in FOOD
AREAS. However, vinyl or linoleum deck coverings may be used in areas
where only table linens are stored.

6.4.7 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.

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