District of Columbia Administrative Code

1408 NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, WHEN REQUIRED* 1408.1 A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food processing operation, including on a hose…

1409 NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, CARBONATOR* 1409.1 If an air gap is not provided as specified in section 1405, a double check valve with an intermediate vent preceded by a screen of not less than one hundred (100) mesh to twenty-five and four tenths mill…

1410 LOCATION AND PLACEMENT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE 1410.1 A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).

1411 LOCATION AND PLACEMENT - CONDITIONING DEVICE 1411.1 A water filter, screen, or other water-conditioning device installed on water lines shall be located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, …

1412 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - PROHIBITING A CROSS CONNECTION* 1412.1 A person shall not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the drinking water system and a nondrinking water system or a water system of unknown quality. 1412.2 The piping of a nondr…

1413 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - SCHEDULING INSPECTION AND SERVICE FOR A WATER SYSTEM DEVICE 1413.1 A device such as a water treatment device or backflow preventer shall be scheduled for inspection and service, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and as necessary t…

1414 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - WATER RESERVOIR OF FOGGING DEVICES, CLEANING* 1414.1 A reservoir that is used to supply water to a device such as a produce fogger shall be cleaned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, or according to the procedures…

1415 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR* 1415.1 A plumbing system shall be: (a) Repaired according to the Plumbing Code; and (b) Maintained in good repair. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).

1500 RETENTION, DRAINAGE, AND DELIVERY - DRAINAGE SYSTEM 1500.1 Food operation drainage systems, including grease traps, that convey sewage shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the Plumbing Code. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3…

1501 RETENTION, DRAINAGE, AND DELIVE-RYBACICFLOW PREVENTION* 1501.1 Except as specified in this section, a direct connection shall not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, potable water, portable equipment, utensils, or food packag…

1502 RETENTION, DRAINAGE, AND DELIVERY - GREASE TRAP 1502.1 A grease trap shall be easily accessible for cleaning. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).

1503 RETENTION, DRAINAGE, AND DELIVE-RYCONVEYING SEWAGE* 1503.1 Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections th…

1504 RETENTION, DRAINAGE, AND DELIVERY - REMOVING FOOD OPERATION WASTES 1504.1 Removal of liquid waste, including grease collections, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. The licensee shall maintain a copy of the food processing operation's waste service contract on …

1505 RETENTION, DRAINAGE, AND DELIVERY FLUSHING A WASTE RETENTION TANK 1505.1 A tank for liquid waste retention shall be thoroughly flushed and drained in a sanitary manner during the servicing operation. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009). …

1506 DISPOSAL FACILITY - APPROVED SYSTEM* 1506.1 Sewage shall be disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to the Plumbing Code. SOURCE: Fina…

1507 DISPOSAL FACILITIL OTHER LIQU ID WASTES AND RAINWATER 1507.1 Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to applicable District laws and regulations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR…

1600 FACILITIES ON PREMISES - INDOOR STORAGE AREA 1600.1 If located within a food processing operation, storage areas for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall meet the requirements specified in section 1608. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009). …

1601 FACILITIES ON PREMISES - OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE 1601.1 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking p…

1602 FACILITIES ON THE PREMISES - OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE 1602.1 If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of durable and cleanable materials. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).

1603 FACILITIES ON PREMISES - RECEPTACLES 1603.1 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, nonabsorbent and maintained in g…

1604 FACILITIES ON PREMISES - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES 1604.1 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food processing operation shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fittin…

1605 NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES - STORAGE AREAS, ROOMS, AND RECEPTACLES 1605.1 An inside storage room and area, outside storage area and enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to hold the refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. 1605.2 A receptacle sh…

1606 NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES - TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE, COVERED 1606.1 A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).

1607 NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES - CLEANING IMPLEMENTS AND SUPPLIES 1607.1 Except as specified in section 1607.2, suitable cleaning implements and supplies such as high-pressure pumps, hot water, steam, and detergent shall be provided as necessary for effective cleaning of receptacles…

1608 LOCATION AND PLACEMENT - STORAGE AREAS, REDEEMING MACHINES, RECEPTACLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNITS 1608.1 An area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables, and a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables shall be located so that it is separate from food processin…

1609 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - STORAGE OF REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, AND RETURNABLES 1609.1 Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5…

1610 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - AREAS, ENCLOSURES, AND RECEPTACLES, GOOD REPAIR 1610.1 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009). …

1611 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - OUTSIDE STORAGE PROHIBITIONS 1611.1 Except as specified in section 1611.2, refuse receptacles not meeting the requirements specified in section 1603, such as receptacles that are not rodent-resistant, unprotected plastic bags and paper bags, or ba…

1612 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - COVERING RECEPTACLES 1612.1 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables located inside the food procession operation shall be kept covered after they are filled or if they contain food residue and are not in conti…

1613 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - USING DRAIN PLUGS 1613.1 Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).

1614 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES 1614.1 Storage areas and enclosures for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be kept clean, and maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified in section 2000. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (J…

1615 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - LOCATION 1615.1 Storage areas and enclosures for receptacles and waste handling equipment shall be located at a distance from the building that minimizes the entrance of pests and other vermin. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (Ju…

1616 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - CLEANING RECEPTACLES 1616.1 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, utensils, equipment, food-contact surfaces, or food-packaging materials,…

1617 REMOVAL - FREQUENCY 1617.1 Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents and that protects against contamination…

1618 REMOVAL - RECEPTACLES OR VEHICLES 1618.1 Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be removed from the premises by way of: (a) Portable receptacles that meet District law; or (b) A transport vehicle that is maintained and operated according to District law. SOURCE: Final Ru…

1700 INDOOR AREAS - SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS 1700.1 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (a) Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; (b) Closely woven and easily cleanable carpe…

1701 OUTDOOR AREAS - SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS 1701.1 The outdoor walking and driving areas shall be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or gravel, or other materials that have been effectively treated to minimize dust, facilitate maintenance, and prevent muddy conditions. 1701.2 Exte…

1800 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - PHYSICAL FACILITIES 1800.1 Physical facilities shall be adequate in size, construction, and design to facilitate maintenance and the sanitary operation of the food processing operation in accordance with 21 CFR 110.20 - Plant and grounds, 21 CFR 110…

1801 CLEANABILITY - FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS 1801.1 Except as specified in section 1804, the floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable, except that antislip floor coverings…

1802 CLEANABILITY - FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND UTILITY LINES 1802.1 Utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed. 1802.2 Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceiling…

1803 CLEANABILITY - FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED 1803.1 In food processing operations in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one millimet…

1804 CLEANABILITY - FLOOR CARPETING, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION 1804.1 A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material shall not be installed as a floor covering in food processing areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet room areas where handwashing sink…

1805 CLEANABILITY - FLOOR COVERING, MATS AND DUCKBOARDS 1805.1 Mats and duckboards shall be designed to be removable and easily cleanable. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).

1806 CLEANABILITY - WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS 1806.1 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. 1806.2 Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall…

1807 CLEANABILITY AND EXPOSURE - WALLS AND CEILINGS, ATTACHMENTS, STUDS, JOISTS, AND RAFTERS 1807.1 Except as specified in section 1807.2, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, deco…

1808 FUNCTIONALITY - LIGHTING, INTENSITY 1808.1 The light intensity inside a food processing operation shall be: (a) At least one hundred and eight (108) lux or ten (10) foot candles at a distance of seventy-five centimeters (75 cm) or thirty inches (30 in.) above the floor in wa…

1809 FUNCTIONALITY - LIGHT BULBS, PROTECTIVE SHIELDING 1809.1 Except as specified in section 1809.2, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in all areas where food is examined, processed, or stored, and where equipment or utensils are cleaned . 1809…

1810 FUNCTIONALITY - VENTILATION, MECHANICAL 1810.1 All rooms shall have sufficient tempered make-up air and exhaust ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. 1810.2 All ventilation systems, furnaces, gas- or …

1811 FUNCTIONALITY - HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM VENTS 1811.1 Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, food packagin…

1812 FUNCTIONALITY - INSECT CONTROL DEVICES, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION 1812.1 Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. 1812.2 Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (a) The devic…