N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.32

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.18.32 - WATER

A. A facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must be provided with an adequate supply of water which is of a safe and sanitary quality suitable for domestic use.

B. If the water supply is not obtained from an approved public system, the private water system must be inspected, tested, and approved by the New Mexico environment department prior to licensure. It is the facility's responsibility to insure that subsequent periodic testing or inspection of such private water systems be made at intervals prescribed by the New Mexico environment department or recognized authority.

C. Hot and cold running water under pressure must be distributed at sufficient pressure to operate all fixtures and equipment during maximum demand periods.

D. Backflow preventors (vacuum breakers) must be installed on hose bibs, laboratory sinks, janitor's sinks, and on all other water fixtures to which hoses or tubing can be attached.

E. Water distribution systems are arranged to provide hot water at each hot water outlet at all times. Hot water to hand washing facilities must not exceed 120 degrees farenheit.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.32

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024