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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

7.1.3 Supplies
Provide handwashing stations that include a soap dispenser, paper towel
dispenser, corrosion-resistant waste receptacle, and, where necessary, splash
panels to protect the following:
• Adjoining equipment.
• Clean utensils.
• FOOD STORAGE.
• FOOD PREPARATION surfaces.

If attached to the BULKHEAD, permanently seal soap dispensers, paper towel
dispensers, and waste towel receptacles or make them REMOVABLE for
cleaning. Air hand dryers are not permitted.

7.1.4 Dispenser Locations
Install soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers so that they are not over
adjoining equipment, clean utensil storage, FOOD STORAGE, FOOD
PREPARATION surfaces, bar counters, or water fountains.

For a multiple-station sink, ensure that there is a soap dispenser within
380 millimeters (15 inches) of each faucet and a paper towel dispenser within
760 millimeters (30 inches) of each faucet.

7.1.5 Dispenser Installation
Install paper towel dispensers a minimum of 450 millimeters (18 inches) above
the deck (as measured from the lower edge of the dispenser).

7.1.6 Installation Specifications
Install handwash sinks a minimum of 750 millimeters (30 inches) above the
deck, as measured at the top edge of the basin, so employees do not have to
reach excessively to wash their hands.

Install counter-mounted handwash sinks a minimum of 600 millimeters
(24 inches) above the deck, as measured at the counter level.

The minimum size of the handwash sink basin must be 300 millimeters
(12 inches) in length and 300 millimeters (12 inches) in width. The diameter of
round basins must be at least 300 millimeters (12 inches). Additionally, the
minimum distance from the bottom of the water tap to the bottom of the basin
must be 200 millimeters (8 inches).

7.1.7 Locations
Locate handwashing stations throughout FOOD-HANDLING,
PREPARATION, and warewash areas so that no employee must walk more
than 8 meters (26 feet) to reach a station or pass through a normally closed door
that requires touching a handle to open.

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