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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

21.4.4 Cleaning Locker
Provide a storage locker for cleaning materials that meets the requirements of
section 20.1.

21.4.5 Bulkheads and Decks
Ensure BULKHEADS and decks are durable, NONCORRODING, and
EASILY CLEANABLE.

21.4.5.1 Deck Drains
Provide DECK DRAINS to prevent liquids from pooling on the decks.
Provide berm/coaming around all waste-processing equipment and
ensure there is ADEQUATE deck drainage inside the berms.

21.4.6 Lighting
Provide light levels of at least 220 lux (20 foot-candles) at the work surface
levels and at the handwashing station.

21.4.7 Washing Containers
Equip a sink with a pressure washer or an automatic washing machine for
washing garbage/refuse handing equipment, garbage/refuse storage containers,
and garbage barrels.

21.5 Black and Gray Water Systems

21.5.1 Drain Lines
Limit installation of drain lines that carry BLACK WATER or other liquid
waste directly overhead or horizontally through spaces used for FOOD AREAS.
This includes areas for washing or storage of utensils and equipment, such as in
bars and deck pantries and over buffet counters. Sleeve-weld or butt-weld steel
pipe and heat fuse or chemically weld plastic pipe.

21.5.1.1 Piping
Do not use push-fit or press-fit piping over these areas. For SCUPPER
lines, factory assembled transition fittings for steel to plastic pipes are
allowed when manufactured per ASTM F1973 or equivalent standard.

21.5.2 Drainage Systems
Ensure BLACK and GRAY WATER drainage systems from cabins, FOOD
AREAS, and public spaces are designed and installed to prevent waste back up
and odor or gas emission into these areas.

21.5.3 Venting
Vent BLACK WATER holding tanks to the outside of the vessel and ensure
vented gases do not enter the vessel through any air intakes.

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