[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 8]
[Revised as of April 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR1250.85]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 1250_INTERSTATE CONVEYANCE SANITATION--Table of Contents
 
        Subpart E_Sanitation Facilities and Conditions on Vessels
 
Sec. 1250.85  Drinking fountains and coolers; ice; constant
temperature bottles.

    (a) Drinking fountains and coolers shall be constructed of 
impervious, nonoxidizing material, and shall be so designed and 
constructed as to be easily cleaned. The jet of a drinking fountain 
shall be slanting and the orifice of the jet shall be protected by a 
guard in such a manner as to prevent contamination thereof by droppings 
from the mouth. The orifice of such a jet shall be located a sufficient 
distance above the rim of the basin to prevent backflow.
    (b) Ice shall not be permitted to come in contact with water in 
coolers or constant temperature bottles.
    (c) Constant temperature bottles and other containers used for 
storing or dispensing potable water shall be kept clean at all times and 
shall be subjected to effective bactericidal treatment after each 
occupancy of the space served and at intervals not exceeding one week.