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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

15.2 Decks

15.2.1 Materials
Use hard, durable, nonabsorbent decking (e.g., tiles or diamond-plate
corrugated stainless steel deck panels) in refrigerated provision rooms. Install
durable COVING as an integral part of the deck and BULKHEAD interface and
at the juncture between decks and equipment foundations. Sufficiently reinforce
stainless steel decking to prevent buckling if pallet handling equipment will be
used in these areas.

15.2.2 Steel Decking
Steel decking is acceptable in provision passageways, FOOD
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS, and DRY STORAGE AREAS. However,
FOOD TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS inside galleys must be built to
galley standards (see section 16.0).

15.3 Cold Room Evaporators, Drip Pan, and Drain Lines

15.3.1 Enclose Components
Enclose piping, wiring, coils, and other difficult-to-clean components of
evaporators in walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and DRY STORAGE AREAS
with stainless steel panels.

15.3.2 Fasteners
Follow all fastener guidelines in section 9.0.

15.3.3 Drip Pans

15.3.3.1 Materials
Use stainless steel evaporator drip pans that have COVED corners, are
sloped to drain, are strong enough to maintain slope, and are
ACCESSIBLE for cleaning.

15.3.3.2 Spacers
Place NONCORRODING spacers between the drip pan brackets and
the interior edges of the pans.

15.3.3.3 Heater Coil
Provide a heater coil for freezer drip pans. Attach the coil to a stainless
steel insert panel or to the underside of the drip pan. Use easily
REMOVABLE coils so that the drip pan can be cleaned. Make sure
heating coils provided for drain lines are installed inside of the lines.

15.3.3.4 Position and Size
Position and size the evaporator drip pan to collect all condensate
dripping from the evaporator unit.

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