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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

14.7.2 Drainage System
Install a drainage system for automatic clean-in-place hood-washing systems. A
drainage system is not required for normal grease and condensate hoods or for
locations where cleaning solutions are applied manually to hood assemblies.

14.8 Manufacturer’s Recommendations

Install all ventilation systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

14.8.1 Test System
Test each system using a method that determines if the system is properly
balanced for normal operating conditions. Provide written documentation of
the test results.

15.0 Provision Rooms, Walk-In Refrigerators and Freezers, and Food
Transportation Corridors

15.1 Bulkheads and Deckheads

15.1.1 Refrigerators and Freezers
Provide tight-fitting stainless steel BULKHEADS in walk-in refrigerators and
freezers. Line doors with stainless steel.

15.1.2 Food Transportation Corridors
Light-colored painted steel is acceptable for provision passageways and FOOD
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS. However, FOOD TRANSPORTATION
CORRIDORS inside galleys must be built to galley standards (see section 16.0).

15.1.3 Difficult-to-Clean Equipment

• Close DECKHEAD-mounted cable trays, piping, or other difficult-to-
clean DECKHEAD-mounted equipment OR
• Close the DECKHEAD to prevent food contamination from dust and
debris falling from DECKHEADS and DECKHEAD-mounted
equipment and utilities.

Painted sheet metal ceilings are acceptable in these areas.

15.1.4 Dry Storage
Stainless steel panels are preferable but not required in DRY STORAGE
AREAS.

15.1.5 Protection
Provide protection to prevent damage to BULKHEADS from pallet handling
equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) in areas through which FOOD is
stored or transferred.

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