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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 7Ch. 7Art. 3§ 114213 Mobile Food Water Tank Vents

§ 114213 Mobile Food Water Tank Vents

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§ 114213 Mobile Food Water Tank Vents

Key Takeaways

  • •Water tanks in food trucks must have a special vent to stop water from spilling inside.
  • •The vent must point downward and be covered with a screen to keep out dirt and bugs.
  • •This rule helps keep the inside of the food truck clean and safe.

Example

A food truck has a water tank for washing hands and cleaning.

The tank must have a vent that points down and is covered with a screen. This stops water from spilling inside the truck if the tank gets too full, and keeps dirt and bugs out of the water.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 114213 Mobile Food Water Tank Vents

(a) Any potable water or wastewater tank mounted within a mobile food facility or mobile support unit shall have an air vent overflow provided in a manner that will prevent potential flooding of the interior of the facility. (b) If provided, a water tank vent shall terminate in a downward direction and shall be covered with 16 mesh per square inch screen or equivalent when the vent is in a protected area or a protective filter when the vent is in an area that is not protected from windblown dirt and debris. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

potable waterwastewater tankair vent overflowmobile food facility16 mesh per square inch screenprotective filter

Related Statutes

  • § 114215 Food Facility Hose Requirements
  • § 114205 Food Facility Water Requirements
  • § 114207 Water Tank Material Standards
  • § 114238 Potable Water Equipment Use
  • § 103005 Coroner Fetal Death Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 114213.
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