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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

7.7.3.2.4 Good Repair/Clean (32)
The garbage and REFUSE storage room must be maintained in
good repair and kept clean.

7.7.4 Liquid Waste Disposal and Plumbing

7.7.4.1 Drain Lines

7.7.4.1.1 Drain Lines (19)
Drain lines from all fixtures; sinks; appliances; compartments;
refrigeration units; or devices used, designed for, or intended to be
used in the a) preparation, b) processing, c) storage, or d) handling
of FOOD, ice, or drinks must be indirectly connected to
appropriate waste systems by means of an AIR GAP or AIR-
BREAK.

Drain lines from handwashing and mop sinks may be directly
connected to the appropriate waste system.

7.7.4.1.2 Overhead (19)
Drain lines carrying SEWAGE or other liquid waste must not pass
directly overhead or horizontally through spaces used for
preparing, serving, or storing FOOD or for washing or storing
UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT. Drain lines that are unavoidable in
these FOOD AREAS must be sleeve-welded and must not have
mechanical couplings.

7.7.4.1.3 Warewash Sink/Machine Drains (28)
All drain lines from WAREWASHING sinks or machines must
drain through an AIR GAP or AIR-BREAK to a drain or
SCUPPER.

7.7.4.2 Liquid Waste Disposal

7.7.4.2.1 Discharge (35)
BLACK and GRAY WATER must be discharged to the vessel’s
wastewater disposal system and must not pool on the deck.

7.7.4.2.2 Leakage (35)
Leakage of SEWAGE tanks or discharge of SEWAGE into the
bilge or other areas on the vessel is prohibited.

7.0 Food Safety; 148