Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-7-75

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:257-7-75 - Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization - temperature, pH, concentration, and hardness

A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under OAC 310:257-7-95(3) shall meet the criteria specified under OAC 310:257-13-7, shall be used in accordance with the EPA registered label use instructions, and shall be used as follows:

(1) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as contained in Table 7 of Appendix A of this Chapter

(2) An iodine solution shall have a:

(A) Minimum temperature of 20°C (68°F),

(B) pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies the solution is effective, and

(C) Concentration between 12.5 mg/L and 25 mg/L;

(3) A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall:

(A) Have a minimum temperature of 24°C (75°F),

(B) Have a concentration as specified under OAC 310-257-13-7 and as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, and

(C) Be used only in water with 500 mg/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions;

(4) If another solution of a chemical specified under (1) through (3) of this Section is used, the license holder shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority that the solution achieves sanitization and the use of the solution shall be approved; or

(5) If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine, or a quaternary ammonium compound is used, it shall be applied in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions, and

(6) If a chemical sanitizer is generated by a device located on-site at the food establishment, the chemical sanitizer shall be used as specified in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this Section and shall be produced by a device that:

(A) Complies with the regulation as specified in Sections 2(q)(1) and 12 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA);

(B) Complies with 40 CFR Part 152.500 Requirements for Devices and 40 CFR, Section 156.10 Labeling Requirements;

(C) Displays the EPA device manufacturing facility registration number on the device; and

(D) Is operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-7-75

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1477, eff 6-11-09; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2289, eff 11-1-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021