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21 CFR §112.133

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
The plumbing must be of an adequate size and design and be adequately installed and maintained to:
  1. (a)Distribute water under pressure as needed, in sufficient quantities, in all areas where used for covered activities, for sanitary operations, or for hand-washing and toilet facilities;
  2. (b)Properly convey sewage and liquid disposable waste;
  3. (c)Avoid being a source of contamination to covered produce, food contact surfaces, areas used for a covered activity, or agricultural water sources; and
  4. (d)Not allow backflow from, or cross connection between, piping systems that discharge waste water or sewage and piping systems that carry water used for a covered activity, for sanitary operations, or for use in hand-washing facilities.