LAC 51:XXIII.4519. Water System [formerly paragraph 23:120]

A. A mobile food establishment or a mobile retail food store/market requiring a water system shall have a potable water system under pressure. The system shall be of sufficient capacity to furnish enough hot and cold water for food preparation, utensil cleaning and sanitizing, and handwashing, in accordance with the requirements of this regulation. The water inlet shall be located so that it will not be contaminated by waste discharge, road dust, oil, or grease, and it shall be kept capped unless being filled. The water inlet shall be provided with a transition connection of a size or type that will prevent its use for any other service. All water distribution pipes or tubing shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements of Part XIV of the state sanitary code. An approved gauge shall be provided to determine contents level. B. Potable water shall come from an approved source in accord with the requirements of Part XII of the state sanitary code.