Design and construction—Hose, construction and identification (FDA Food Code 5-302.16).

A hose used for conveying drinking water from a water tank must be:

(1) Safe;

(2) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent;

(3) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition;

(4) Finished with a smooth interior surface; and

(5) Clearly and durably identified as to its use if not permanently attached.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-05330, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-05330, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]

PDFWAC 246-215-05330

Design and construction—Hose, construction and identification (FDA Food Code 5-302.16).