010-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-4

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 12-4 - Vehicle and Equipment Standards

(a) All containers, tanks, hoses, fittings, caps and other equipment used to haul, store or transfer bulk water shall:

• (i) Be constructed of approved food grade materials and coatings as defined in 40 CFR 141 and 21 CFR 174 and 175 .

(b) All pumps must be constructed of food grade, corrosion resistant materials, and have permanently sealed, self-lubricating bearings.

(c) All parts of the tank, filling system, delivery system and associated pumps and hoses must be readily accessible for cleaning and inspection.

(d) All hoses and tubing shall:

• (i) Be provided with threaded or clamped caps; and

• (ii) The caps shall be in place at all times the fitting or hose is not in use.
  • (A) All caps shall be appropriately tethered to equipment to prevent loss and misuse.

(e) When hose bibs are available for filling canteens or portable water containers, a vacuum breaker shall be used to prevent backflow contamination.

• (i) All hose bibs shall be provided with caps and shall be kept capped except when in use.

(f) All bulk tank openings and valves shall be kept closed and completely sealed at all times to prevent contamination from entering the tank.

(g) A manhole shall be provided for routine maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing.

• (i) The manhole shall be large enough to enter for inspection.

(h) A drain at the lowest point in the tank shall be provided to allow for complete drainage.

(i) All reducers, adapters, pipe fittings and any other water-handling equipment carried on board must be stored protected in dust-proof containers.

(j) All tank valves and other openings shall be kept closed, latched, and sealed when not in use.

010-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-4