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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

6.5 Deck Drains, Deck Sinks, and Scuppers

6.5.1 Material
Construct DECK DRAINS, SCUPPERS, and DECK SINKS from stainless
steel.

6.5.1.1 Other Requirements
Ensure DECK DRAINS, SCUPPERS, and DECK SINKS have
SMOOTH finished surfaces, are ACCESSIBLE for cleaning, and are
designed to drain completely.

6.5.3 Cover Grates
Construct SCUPPER and DECK SINK cover grates from stainless steel or other
materials that
• Meet the requirements for a SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE surface,
• Are strong enough to maintain the original shape, and
• Have no sharp edges.

6.5.2.1 Other Requirements
Provide SCUPPER and DECK SINK cover grates that are tight-fitting,
READILY REMOVABLE for cleaning, and uniform in length where
practical (e.g., 1 meter or 40 inches) so that they are interchangeable.

6.5.3 Location
Place DECK DRAINS and DECK SINKS in low-traffic areas such as in front
of soup kettles, boilers, tilting pans, or braising pans.

6.5.4 Sizing
Size DECK DRAINS, SCUPPERS, and sinks to eliminate spillage and overflow
to adjacent deck surfaces.

6.5.5 Deck Drainage
Provide sufficient deck drainage and design deck and SCUPPER drain lines in
all FOOD SERVICE and warewash areas to prevent liquids from pooling on the
decks. Do not use DECK SINKS as substitutes for DECK DRAINS.

6.5.6 Cross-Drain Connections
Provide cross-drain connections to prevent pooling and spillage from the
SCUPPER when the vessel is listing.

6.5.7 Coaming
If a nonremovable coaming is provided around a DECK DRAINS, ensure the
juncture with the deck is COVED. Integral COVING is not required.

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