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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

21.2.4 Ventilation
Provide ADEQUATE ventilation for the extraction of steam and heat.

21.3 Garbage Holding Facilities

21.3.1 Size and Location
Construct the garbage and refuse storage or holding rooms of sufficient size to
hold unprocessed waste for the longest expected time period between off
loadings. Separate the refuse-storage room from all FOOD PREPARATION
and storage areas.

21.3.2 Ventilation
Provide ADEQUATE supply and exhaust ventilation to control odors,
temperature, and humidity. Refer to section 33.0 for other requirements related
to ventilation.

21.3.3 Refrigerated Storage
Provide a sealed, refrigerated storage space for wet garbage that meets the
requirements of section 15.0.

21.3.4 Handwashing Station
Provide an easily ACCESSIBLE handwashing station that meets the
requirements of section 7.1.

21.3.5 Drainage
Provide ADEQUATE deck drainage to prevent pooling of any liquids.

21.3.6 Durable and Easily Cleanable
Ensure all BULKHEADS and decks are durable and EASILY CLEANABLE.

21.4 Garbage Processing Areas

21.4.1 Size
Appropriately size the garbage processing area for the operation and supply a
sufficient number of sorting tables.

21.4.2 Sorting Tables
Provide stainless steel sorting tables with COVED corners. Provide a table drain
and direct it to a strainer-protected DECK DRAIN. If deck coaming is provided,
ensure it is at least 80 millimeters (3 inches) in height and COVED on the inside
and outside at the deck juncture.

21.4.3 Handwashing Station
Provide a handwashing station that meets the requirements of section 7.1 and is
ACCESSIBLE to both crew members working in the garbage room and to crew
members dropping off garbage.

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