Section 79855 - Water Supply and Plumbing(a) Plumbing and drainage facilities shall be in compliance with the California Building Standards Code.(b) Water for human consumption from an independent source, such as private wells, shall be subjected to bacteriological analysis by the local health department, State Department of Health Services or a licensed commercial laboratory at least every three (3) months. A copy of the most recent laboratory report shall be available for inspection.(c) Plumbing fixtures including backflow preventers shall be maintained in operating condition.(d) For hot water used by or readily accessible to patients, there shall be temperature controls to automatically regulate the temperature between 40.5°C (105°F) and 48.9°C (120°F).(e) Hot water at a minimum temperature of 82.2°C (180°F) shall be maintained at the final rinse section of dish washing facilities unless alternate methods are approved by the Department.(f) Taps delivering water at 51.6°C (125°F) or higher shall be identified prominently by warning signs with letters 5cm (2 inches) high.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79855
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).