4  SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES TO COVER EXCEPTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND CLEANING OF ALL BAKERY EQUIPMENT, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3.

4.24  DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR RACKS, PAN TRUCKS AND DOLLIES

4.24.1 Definitions

4.24.1.1 Product Zone, as defined in Section 2.11, shall include:

4.24.1.1.1 All parts of caster mounted racks exclusive of casters and mounting bolts.

4.24.1.1.2 All parts of suspended racks exclusive of drip pans, hanger bar and trolley.

4.24.1.1.3 All parts of trucks and dollies exclusive of casters and underside of platforms.

4.24.2 Specific Design Requirements

4.24.2.1 Suspended racks with the support over the product zone shall be equipped with a drip pan which protects the product zone and can be readily removable for cleaning.

4.24.2.2 Supports for shelves or pans shall be considered a product zone and shall be readily accessible or readily removable for cleaning.

4.24.2.3 Fastening devices used to attach the running gear to racks, pan trucks and dollies shall not extend through the base, platform or bed.

4.24.2.4 Mounting brackets for handles, wheels and casters shall be designed and constructed to eliminate pockets or areas difficult to clean.

4.24.2.5 The underside of the pan truck bed should be designed and constructed to eliminate open horizontal flat surfaces other than the bottom of the truck bed.