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Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart C - Mobile Water Tank and Mobile Food Establishment Water Tank › Section 246-215-05360 - Operation and maintenance-Protecting inlet, outlet, and hose fitting (FDA Food Code 5-304.13)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet
						fitting must be protected using a cover or device as specified under WAC
						246-215-05340.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05360, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart C - Mobile Water Tank and Mobile Food Establishment Water Tank › Section 246-215-05365 - Operation and maintenance-Tank, pump, and hoses, dedication (FDA Food Code 5-304.14)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1)
					 Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, a water tank, pump, and
					 hoses used for conveying DRINKING WATER must be used for no other
					 purpose.
(2) Water tanks, pumps,
					 and hoses APPROVED for liquid FOODS may be used for conveying DRINKING WATER if
					 they are cleaned and SANITIZED before they are used to convey water.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05365, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05400 - Mobile holding tank-Capacity and drainage (FDA Food Code 5-401.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A SEWAGE holding tank in a MOBILE FOOD UNIT must
						be:
(1) Sized fifteen percent larger in
					 capacity than the water supply tank; and
(2) Sloped to a drain that is one inch (25
					 mm) in inner diameter or greater, equipped with a shutoff valve.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05400, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05405 - Retention, drainage, and delivery design, construction, and installation-Establishment drainage system (FDA Food Code 5-402.10)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT drainage systems, including grease
						traps, that convey SEWAGE must be designed and installed as specified under WAC
						246-215-05205(1).
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05405, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05410 - Retention, drainage, and delivery design, construction, and installation-Backflow prevention (FDA Food Code 5-402.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Except as specified in subsections (2),
					 (3), and (4) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the
					 SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable
					 EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not
					 apply to floor drains that originate in refrigerated spaces that are
					 constructed as an integral part of the building.
(3) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine
					 may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when
					 the machine is located within five feet (1.5 mm) of a trapped floor drain and
					 the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor
					 drain trap.
(4) If allowed by LAW,
					 a WAREWASHING sink may have a direct connection.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05410, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05415 - Retention, drainage, and delivery location and placement-Grease trap (FDA Food Code 5-402.12)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
If used, a grease trap must be located to be easily
						accessible for cleaning.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05415, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05420 - Retention, drainage, and delivery operation and maintenance-Conveying sewage (FDA Food Code 5-402.13)

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SEWAGE must be conveyed to the point of disposal through
						an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system, on-site SEWAGE system, or other system,
						including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps,
						pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, installed, maintained, and
						operated according to LAW.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05420, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05425 - Retention, drainage, and delivery operation and maintenance-Removing mobile food unit wastes (FDA Food Code 5-402.14)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
SEWAGE and other liquid wastes must be removed from a
						MOBILE FOOD UNIT at an APPROVED waste SERVICING area or by a SEWAGE transport
						vehicle in such a way that a public health HAZARD or nuisance is not
						created.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05425, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05430 - Retention, drainage, and delivery operation and maintenance-Flushing a waste retention tank (FDA Food Code 5-402.15)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A tank for liquid waste retention must be thoroughly
						flushed and drained in a sanitary manner during the servicing
						operation.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05430, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05435 - Disposal facility design and construction-Approved sewage disposal system (FDA Food Code 5-403.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
SEWAGE must be disposed through an APPROVED facility or
						system that is:
(1) A public SEWAGE
					 treatment plant; or
(2) A SEWAGE
					 disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained and operated according
					 to LAW.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05435, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater › Section 246-215-05440 - Disposal facility design and construction-Other liquid wastes and rainwater (FDA Food Code 5-403.12)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Condensate drainage and other liquids and rainwater that
						are not SEWAGE must be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to
						LAW.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05440, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05500 - Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation-Indoor storage area (FDA Food Code 5-501.10)

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If located within the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, a storage area
						for REFUSE, recyclables and returnables must meet the requirements specified
						under WAC
						246-215-06100,
						246-215-06200,
						246-215-06235,
						246-215-06260, and
						246-215-06265.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05500, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05505 - Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation-Outdoor storage surface (FDA Food Code 5-501.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
An outdoor storage surface for REFUSE, recyclables, and
						returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or
						asphalt and must be SMOOTH, durable and sloped to drain.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05505, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05510 - Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation-Outdoor enclosure (FDA Food Code 5-501.12)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
If used, an outdoor enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables,
						and returnables must be constructed of durable and cleanable
						materials.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05510, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05515 - Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation-Receptacles (FDA Food Code 5-501.13)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of
					 this section, receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and
					 returnables and for use with materials containing FOOD residue must be durable,
					 cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent.
(2) Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags
					 may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or
					 within closed outside receptacles.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05515, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05520 - Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation-Receptacles in vending machines (FDA Food Code 5-501.14)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A REFUSE receptacle may not be located within a VENDING
						MACHINE, except that a receptacle for BEVERAGE bottle crown closures may be
						located within a VENDING MACHINE.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05520, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05525 - Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation-Outside receptacles (FDA Food Code 5-501.15)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Receptacles and waste handling units for
					 REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD
					 residue and used outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT must be designed and
					 constructed to have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers.
(2) Receptacles and waste handling units for
					 REFUSE and recyclables such as an on-site compactor must be installed so that
					 accumulation of debris and insect and other rodent attraction and harborage are
					 minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around, and if the unit is not
					 installed flush with the base pad, under the unit.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05525, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05530 - Facilities on the premises, numbers and capacities-Storage areas, rooms, and receptacles, capacity and availability (FDA Food Code 5-501.16)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) An inside
					 storage room and area and outside storage area and enclosure, and receptacles
					 must be of sufficient capacity to hold REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables
					 that accumulate.
(2) A receptacle
					 must be provided in each area of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or PREMISES where
					 REFUSE is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables
					 are placed.
(3) If disposable
					 towels are used at HANDWASHING SINKS, a waste receptacle must be located at
					 each HAND-WASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05530, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05535 - Facilities on the premises, numbers and capacities-Toilet room receptacle, covered (FDA Food Code 5-501.17)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A toilet room used by females must be provided with a
						covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05535, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05540 - Facilities on the premises, numbers and capacities-Cleaning implements and supplies (FDA Food Code 5-501.18)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of
					 this section, suitable cleaning implements and supplies such as high pressure
					 pumps, hot water, steam, and detergent must be provided as necessary for
					 effective cleaning of receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE,
					 recyclables, and returnables.
(2)
					 If APPROVED, off-PREMISES-based cleaning services may be used if on-PREMISES
					 cleaning implements and supplies are not provided.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05540, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05545 - Facilities on the premises, location and placement-Storage areas, redeeming machines, receptacles and waste handling units, location (FDA Food Code 5-501.19)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) An
					 area designated for REFUSE, recyclables, returnables, and, except as specified
					 in subsection (2) of this section, a redeeming machine for recyclables or
					 returnables must be located so that it is separate from FOOD, EQUIPMENT,
					 UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and a public
					 health HAZARD or nuisance is not created.
(2) A redeeming machine may be located in the
					 PACKAGED FOOD storage area or CONSUMER area of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if FOOD,
					 EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are not
					 subject to contamination from the machines and a public health HAZARD or
					 nuisance is not created.
(3) The
					 location of receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and
					 returnables may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or interfere with
					 the cleaning of adjacent space.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05545, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05550 - Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance-Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables (FDA Food Code 5-501.110)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
REFUSE, recyclables and returnables must be stored in
						receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects
						and rodents.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05550, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05555 - Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance-Areas, enclosures, and receptacles, good repair (FDA Food Code 5-501.111)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for REFUSE,
						recyclables, and returnables must be maintained in good
						repair.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05555, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05560 - Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance-Outside storage prohibitions (FDA Food Code 5-501.112)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of
					 this section, REFUSE receptacles not meeting the requirements specified under
					 WAC 246-215-05515(1) such as receptacles that are not rodent-resistant, unprotected plastic bags and
					 paper bags, or baled units that contain materials with FOOD residue may not be
					 stored outside.
(2) Cardboard or
					 other packaging material that does not contain FOOD residues and that is
					 awaiting regularly scheduled delivery to a recycling or disposal site may be
					 stored outside without being in a covered receptacle if it is stored so that it
					 does not create a rodent harborage problem.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05560, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05565 - Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance-Covering receptacles (FDA Food Code 5-501.113)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE,
						recyclables, and returnables must be kept covered:
(1) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the
					 receptacles and units:
(a) Contain FOOD
					 residue and are not in continuous use; or
(b) After they are filled; and
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05570 - Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance-Using drain plugs (FDA Food Code 5-501.114)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for
						REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in
						place.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05570, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05575 - Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance-Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (FDA Food Code 5-501.115)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, and
						returnables must be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under
						WAC 246-215-06565, and
						clean.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05575, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05580 - Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance-Cleaning receptacles (FDA Food Code 5-501.116)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1)
					 Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables
					 must be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT,
					 UTENSILS, LINENS, or SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, and waste water
					 must be disposed of as specified under WAC
					 246-215-05420.
(2) Soiled receptacles and waste handling
					 units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be cleaned at a frequency
					 necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming
					 attractants for insects and rodents.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05580, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05585 - Removal-Frequency (FDA Food Code 5-502.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be removed from
						the PREMISES at a frequency that minimizes the development of objectionable
						odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and
						rodents.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05585, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05590 - Removal-Receptacles or vehicles (FDA Food Code 5-502.12)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be removed from
						the PREMISES by way of:
(1) Portable
					 receptacles that are constructed and maintained according to LAW; or
(2) A transport vehicle that is constructed,
					 maintained, and operated according to LAW.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05590, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 5 - WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE › Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables › Section 246-215-05595 - Facilities for disposal and recycling-Community or individual facility (FDA Food Code 5-503.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Solid waste not disposed of through the SEWAGE system
						such as through grinders and pulpers must be recycled or disposed of in an
						APPROVED public or private community recycling or REFUSE facility; or solid
						waste must be disposed of in an individual REFUSE facility such as a landfill
						or incinerator which is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according
						to LAW.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-05595, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart A - Materials for Construction and Repair › Section 246-215-06100 - Indoor areas-Surface characteristics (FDA Food Code 6-101.11)

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(1) Except as
					 specified in subsection (2) of this section, materials for indoor floor, wall,
					 and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use must be:
(a) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for
					 areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted;
(b) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet
					 for carpeted areas; and
(c)
					 Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas,
					 walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, MOBILE FOOD UNIT
					 SERVICING AREAS, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning
					 methods.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart A - Materials for Construction and Repair › Section 246-215-06105 - Outdoor areas-Surface characteristics (FDA Food Code 6-102.11)

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(1) The outdoor
					 walking and driving areas must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt or gravel or
					 other materials that have been effectively treated to minimize dust, facilitate
					 maintenance, and prevent muddy conditions.
(2) Exterior surfaces of buildings and MOBILE
					 FOOD UNITS must be of weather-resistant materials and must comply with
					 LAW.
(3) Outdoor storage areas for
					 REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables must be of materials specified under WAC
					 246-215-05505 and
					 246-215-05510.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06105, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06200 - Cleanability-Floors, walls and ceilings (FDA Food Code 6-201.11)

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Except as specified under WAC
						246-215-06215 and except for
						antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons,
						floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings and ceilings must be designed,
						constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY
						CLEANABLE.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06200, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06205 - Cleanability-Floors, walls, and ceilings, utility lines (FDA Food Code 6-201.12)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Utility service
					 lines and pipes may not be unnecessarily exposed.
(2) Exposed utility service lines and pipes
					 must be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors,
					 walls or ceilings.
(3) Exposed
					 horizontal utility service lines and pipes may not be installed on the
					 floor.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06205, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06210 - Cleanability-Floor and wall junctures, covered and enclosed or sealed FDA Food Code 6-201.13)

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(1) In
					 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are
					 used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed
					 to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).
(2) The floors in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS in
					 which water flush cleaning methods are used must be provided with drains and be
					 graded to drain, and the floor and wall junctures must be coved and
					 SEALED.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06210, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06215 - Cleanability-Floor carpeting, restriction and installation (FDA Food Code 6-201.14)

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(1) A
					 floor covering such as carpeting or similar material may not be installed as a
					 floor covering in FOOD preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING
					 areas, toilet room areas where HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets and urinals are
					 located, REFUSE storage rooms, or other areas where the floor is subject to
					 moisture, flushing or spray cleaning methods.
(2) If carpeting is installed as a floor
					 covering in areas other than those specified under subsection (1) of this
					 section, it must be:
(a) Securely attached to
					 the floor with a durable mastic, by using a stretch and tack method, or by
					 another method; and
(b) Installed
					 tightly against the wall under the coving or installed away from the wall with
					 a space between the carpet and the wall and with the edges of the carpet
					 secured by metal stripping or some other means.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06220 - Cleanability-Floor covering, mats and duckboards (FDA Food Code 6-201.15)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Mats and duckboards must be designed to be removable and
						EASILY CLEANABLE.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06220, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06225 - Cleanability-Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (FDA Food Code 6-201.16)

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(1) Wall and
					 ceiling covering materials must be attached so that they are EASILY
					 CLEANABLE.
(2) Except in areas used
					 only for DRY STORAGE, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall
					 construction must be finished and SEALED to provide a SMOOTH, non-absorbent,
					 EASILY CLEANABLE surface.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06225, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06230 - Cleanability-Walls and ceilings, attachments (FDA Food Code 6-201.17)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Except as
					 specified in subsection (2) of this section, attachments to walls and ceilings
					 such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent
					 covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments must be
					 EASILY CLEANABLE.
(2) In a CONSUMER
					 area, wall and ceiling surfaces and decorative items and attachments that are
					 provided for ambiance need not meet this requirement if they are kept
					 clean.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06230, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06235 - Cleanability-Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters (FDA Food Code 6-201.18)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Except for TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, studs, joists,
						and rafters may not be exposed in areas subject to moisture.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06235, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06240 - Functionality-Light bulbs, protective shielding (FDA Food Code 6-202.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Except as
					 specified in subsection (2) of this section, light bulbs must be shielded,
					 coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed FOOD,
					 clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS, or unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and
					 SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
(2) Shielded,
					 coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used
					 only for storing FOOD in unopened packages if:
(a) The integrity of the packages cannot be
					 affected by broken glass falling into them; and
(b) The packages are capable of being cleaned
					 of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06245 - Functionality-Heating, ventilating, air conditioning system vents (FDA Food Code 6-202.12)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems must
						be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not
						cause contamination of FOOD, FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES, EQUIPMENT, or
						UTENSILS.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06245, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06250 - Functionality-Insect control devices, design and installation FDA Food Code 6-202.13)

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(1)
					 Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects must
					 be designed to retain the insect within the device.
(2) Insect control devices must be installed
					 so that:
(a) The devices are not located over
					 a FOOD preparation area; and
(b)
					 Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or
					 falling on exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS, and unwrapped
					 SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06255 - Functionality-Toilet rooms, enclosed (FDA Food Code 6-202.14)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD
						ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a
						toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet
						room located on the PREMISES must be completely enclosed and provided with a
						tight-fitting and self-closing door.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06255, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06260 - Functionality-Outer openings, protected (FDA Food Code 6-202.15)

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(1) Except as specified in subsections (2)
					 through (5) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT must be
					 protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(a) Filling or closing holes and other gaps
					 along floors, walls, and ceilings;
(b) Closed, tight-fitting windows;
					 and
(c) Solid, self-closing,
					 tight-fitting doors.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06265 - Functionality-Exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (FDA Food Code 6-202.16)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Perimeter walls and roofs of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT must
						effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects,
						rodents, and other animals.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06265, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06270 - Functionality-Outdoor food vending areas, overhead protection (FDA Food Code 6-202.17)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Except for machines that vend canned BEVERAGES, if
						located outside, a machine used to vend FOOD must be provided with overhead
						protection.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06270, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06275 - Functionality-Outdoor servicing areas, overhead protection (FDA Food Code 6-202.18)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Except for areas used only for the loading of water or
						the discharge of SEWAGE and other liquid waste, through the use of a closed
						system of hoses, SERVICING AREAS must be provided with overhead
						protection.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06275, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06280 - Functionality-Outdoor walking and driving surfaces, graded to drain (FDA Food Code 6-202.19)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Exterior walking and driving services must be graded to
						drain.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06280, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06285 - Functionality-Outdoor refuse areas (FDA Food Code 6-202.110)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Outdoor REFUSE areas must be constructed in accordance
						with LAW.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06285, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06290 - Functionality-Private homes and living or sleeping quarters, use prohibition (FDA Food Code 6-202.111)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A private home, a room used as living or sleeping
						quarters, or an area directly opening into a room used as living or sleeping
						quarters may not be used for conducting FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
						operations.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06290, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart B - Design, Construction and Installation › Section 246-215-06295 - Functionality-Living or sleeping quarters, separation (FDA Food Code 6-202.112)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Living or sleeping quarters located on the PREMISES of a
						FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as those provided for lodging registration clerks or
						resident managers must be separated from rooms and areas used for FOOD
						ESTABLISHMENT operations by complete partitioning and solid self-closing
						doors.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06295, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart C - Numbers and Capacities › Section 246-215-06300 - Handwashing sinks-Minimum number (FDA Food Code 6-301.10)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Handwashing sinks must be provided as specified under WAC
						246-215-05230.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06300, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart C - Numbers and Capacities › Section 246-215-06305 - Handwashing sinks-Handwashing cleanser, availability (FDA Food Code 6-301.11)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of two adjacent
						HANDWASHING SINKS must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid,
						powder, or bar soap.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06305, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart C - Numbers and Capacities › Section 246-215-06310 - Handwashing sinks-Hand-drying provision (FDA Food Code 6-301.12)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING
						SINKS must be provided with:
(1)
					 Individual, disposable towels;
(2)
					 A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;
(3) A heated-air hand-drying device;
					 or
(4) A hand-drying device that
					 employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at
					 ambient temperatures.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06310, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart C - Numbers and Capacities › Section 246-215-06315 - Handwashing sinks-Handwashing aids and devices, use restriction (FDA Food Code 6-301.13)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A sink used for FOOD preparation or UTENSIL washing, or a
						service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or
						similar wastes, may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices
						required for a HANDWASHING SINK as specified under WAC
						246-215-06305,
						246-215-06310, and
						246-215-05530(3).
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06315, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart C - Numbers and Capacities › Section 246-215-06320 - Handwashing sinks-Handwashing signage (FDA Food Code 6-301.14)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash
						their hands must be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES
						and must be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06320, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › FOOD HANDLING › Chapter 246-215 - Food service › Part 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Subpart C - Numbers and Capacities › Section 246-215-06325 - Handwashing sinks-Disposable towels, waste receptacle (FDA Food Code 6-301.20)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS
						that is provided with disposable towels must be provided with a waste
						receptacle as specified under WAC
						246-215-05530(3).
Statutory Authority:
						  RCW
						     43.20.050 and
						  43.20.145. 13-03-109, §
						  246-215-06325, filed 1/17/13, effective
						  5/1/13.