21 CFR §112.133
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The plumbing must be of an adequate size and design and be adequately installed and maintained to:
- (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;
- (b)Properly convey sewage and liquid disposable waste;
- (c)Avoid being a source of contamination to covered produce, food contact surfaces, areas used for a covered activity, or agricultural water sources; and
- (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.