Section 39.71. Minimum standards

Mobile units shall comply with this chapter except that the absence of toilet facilities on units shall be permitted. Mobile units shall comply with this section.

(1) Water supply. A potable water supply shall be provided and kept in a supply tank having a capacity of at least 20 gallons. The tank shall be installed to permit complete drainage, and a suitable drain cock shall be provided. The water inlet pipe shall be of removable flexible copper or other approved tubing, with the nozzle for hose connection capped when not being used. A hose for connection to the potable water supply shall be provided, and it shall be equipped with an approved backflow prevention device.

(2) Personnel sanitation. A hand wash sink, with running hot and cold water, soap and single service or individual towels or mechanical hand dryer shall be provided.

(3) Waste-water tank. A suitable waste-water tank with a capacity of at least 5 gallons greater than the water supply tanks shall be provided. The tank shall be installed to permit complete drainage and shall be provided with a suitable drain, emptied and flushed as often as necessary, and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(4) Refrigeration. A refrigerated box capable of maintaining a temperature not exceeding 45°F shall be provided for holding the various ingredients or frozen desserts mix. The box shall be of ample capacity and of stainless steel or other non-corrosive material. It shall be provided with metal racks or platforms or shelves on which to store products or ingredients and shall be equipped with an indicating thermometer.

(5) Partition. There shall be a partition or self-closing doors between the driver’s seat and the manufacturing and serving area, unless an air conditioner is operating.

(6) Sticker. In addition to the licensing requirements of section 7 of The Frozen Dessert Law (31 P. S. § 417-7), each mobile unit shall bear a sticker that contains the Pennsylvania Frozen Dessert License number. This sticker shall be provided by the Department and shall be placed on the serving window of the mobile unit.

(7) Return to depot. Mobile units that do not return to a depot each evening shall be equipped with hot and cold water and a sink large enough to accommodate the largest piece of equipment to be cleaned.

The provisions of this § 39.71 adopted March 25, 1970; amended June 29, 1984, effective June 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2242. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (7312).