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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines
15.3.4 Thermometer Probes
Encase thermometer probes in a stainless steel conduit. Position probes in the
warmest part of the room where FOOD is normally stored. These probes are for
monitoring internal air temperature only.
16.0 Galleys, Food Preparation Rooms, and Pantries
16.1 Bulkheads and Deckheads
16.1.1 Construction
Construct BULKHEADs and DECKHEADS (including doors, door frames, and
columns) with a high-quality corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Use a gauge
thick enough so the panels do not warp, flex, or separate under normal
conditions. Use an appropriate SEALANT for SEAMS. Use stainless steel or
other NONCORRODING but equally durable materials for profile strips on
BULKHEAD and DECKHEAD GAPS.
16.1.1.1 Gaps
Minimize GAPS around fire shutters, sliding doors, and pass-through
windows.
16.1.1.2 Access Panels
Provide sufficiently sized access panels to void spaces around sliding
doors and sliding pass-through windows to allow for cleaning.
16.1.2 Sufficient Thickness
Construct BULKHEADs of sufficient thickness or reinforce areas where
equipment is installed to allow the use of fasteners or welding without
compromising panel quality and construction.
16.1.3 Utility Lines
Install utility line connections through a stainless steel or other EASILY
CLEANABLE conduit mounted away from BULKHEADS and DECKHEADS.
16.1.4 Backsplashes
Attach backsplashes to the BULKHEAD with low profile nonslotted fasteners
or with continuous welds and tack welds polished SMOOTH. Use an
appropriate SEALANT to make the backsplash attachment watertight.
16.1.5 Penetrations
Close all openings where piping and other items penetrate the BULKHEADS
and DECKHEADS, including inside technical compartments.
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