POTABLE WATER AND GRAY WATER TRUCKS VEHICLE HEAVY

POTABLE WATER AND GRAY WATER TRUCKS

VEHICLE HEAVY EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST OF 296

POTABLE WATER TRUCKS

POTABLE WATER STANDARDS Only properly constructed and fitted vehicles totally dedicated for potable water shall be approved. Any tank previously used for hauling petroleum products or nonfood material will not be approved as a potable water vehicle Where doubt exists with respect to their adequacy for potable water supply use, tanks my be turned down for use as a potable water vehicle.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part 129. 40

> All water contact equipment shall be suitable for its intended use, including tank surfaces, hoses, pumps, valves, fittings and lubricants. > All such equipment shall be constructed of nontoxic, nonabsorbent material that can be adequately cleaned and sanitized. > All equipment shall be constructed so as to allow inspection and adequate sanitation of water contact surfaces.

TANK MATERIAL • • Non-baffled Stainless Steel Food Grade-Plastics Potable Water Plastic Tanks Food-Grade Epoxy Coatings Glass & Glass Coatings Aluminum (Smooth Finished) Copper Ceramic

UNACCEPTABLE • • Non-coated Steel Galvanized Steel Rusted or Cracked Surfaces Tar Bituminous Asbestos Coating Undocumented as Food Grade Tanks Used To Transport Non-potable Liquids

TANK CONSTRUCTION • Mounting

TANK CONSTRUCTION • Mounting • Openings

TANK CONSTRUCTION • Mounting • Openings • Tank Vents

TANK CONSTRUCTION • Mounting • Openings • Tank Vents • Drain

TANK FILLING MECHANISMS • Backflow Prevention

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE

OVERHEAD FILL

ACCEPTABLE PUMPS

FOOD GRADE PUMP

FOOD GRADE PUMP LABEL

ACCEPTABLE PUMPS • Food Grade Pumps • Other Pumps

ACCEPTABLE HOSE • Plastic • Synthetic rubber • Other smooth nonporous material

UNACCEPTABLE HOSES • • • Rubber hoses Garden hoses Canvas fire hoses Radiator hoses Engine cooling system hoses Surface water drafting hoses

OTHER EQUIPMENT ACCEPTED ON VEHICLES • Piping & Fittings – Constructed from a food grade material or acceptable metal (brass, aluminum, stainless steel, copper). Unacceptable: non-coated steel, galvanized pipe, or black pipe.

CANTEEN FILLING EQUIPMENT Must have seven ¾” faucets with effective backflow prevention. One 1” faucet. Evenly spaced on a minimum 1½” pipe.

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Potable Water Heaters Pressure Tanks Other equipment for operation of shower and kitchen units.

UNACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT • Spray Bars • Fire Hoses & Nozzles • Surface water Drafting Equipment

LABELING REQUIREMENTS • Contractor Name & Address • Tank Labeling • State Seal or Sticker

LOGBOOK Dates of cleaning and sanitation procedures; description of process used ( cleaning agent, contact time, and concentration of sanitizing agent ). Water sources used, dates, gallons, name of person who authorized/directed use of source. Delivery points, dates, volumes delivered.

LOGBOOK Copies of agreements, contracts, licenses. Test results of bacterial analysis.

CHLORINE RESIDUAL TEST KITS Loading drinking water for transport. After adding and disinfectant, if the addition of disinfectant is necessary. When unloading. Every 24 hours the water is in use.

ALL POTABLE WATER TRUCKS SHALL HAVE: BACKUP ALARM FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOT EXCEED GVWR APPROVED SPARK ARRESTER ON ALL NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES.

GRAY WATER TRUCK

VEHICLE HEAVY EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST OF 296

ADDITIONAL FORMS

Tank Construction Tank Mounting Tank Baffling Pumps

Valves Hoses Vehicle GVWR State Certifications Fire Extinguisher Backup Alarm Chock Blocks Tire Load Rating