15A NCAC 18A .0413      WATER SUPPLY

(a)  The water supply used shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A .1720 through .1728, 15A NCAC 18C, or 02 NCAC 09C .0703, which are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments.

(b)  If the water supply is from a private source, samples for bacteriological analysis shall be collected by the Division of Marine Fisheries prior to use and after the water supply has been repaired or disinfected, and submitted for analysis to the State Laboratory of Public Health or other laboratory that is certified in accordance with 10A NCAC 42C .0102, which is incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments.

(c)  Cross-connections with unapproved water supplies shall be prohibited. A backflow or back siphonage of a solid, liquid, or gas containment into the water supply shall be precluded by use of an air gap or backflow prevention device in accordance with applicable plumbing codes.

(d)  Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to food preparation, utensil, and hand washing areas and any other areas in which water is required for cleaning. Running water under pressure shall be provided in sufficient quantity to carry out all food preparation, utensil washing, hand washing, cleaning, and other water-using operations.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-221.2; 143B-289.52;

Eff. February 1, 1987;

Amended Eff. September 1, 1990;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2024.