25-A DCMR 1809
1809. EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING, WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE
Cite as D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25-A, § 1809
1809 EQUIPMENT ─ MECHANICAL WAREWASHING, WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE
1809.1 The temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize shall not be less than:
(a) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, seventy-four degrees Celsius (74o C) (one hundred sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (165o F)); Pf
(b) For a stationary rack, dual temperature machine, sixty-six degrees Celsius (66o C) (one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit (150o F)); Pf
(c) For a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, seventy-one degrees Celsius (71o C) (one hundred sixty degrees Fahrenheit (160o F)); Pf or
(d) For a multi-tank, conveyor, multi-temperature machine, sixty-six degrees Celsius (66o C) (one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit (150o F)). Pf
1809.2 The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize shall not be less than forty-nine degrees Celsius (49oC) (one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120 o F)). Pf
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).