CFR — Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part 211 Subpart C — Buildings and Facilities § 211.48 — Plumbing.

[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 4]
[CITE: 21CFR211.48]

TITLE 21–FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I–FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER C – DRUGS: GENERAL
PART 211 — CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS

Subpart C – Buildings and Facilities

Sec. 211.48 Plumbing.
(a) Potable water shall be supplied under continuous positive pressure in a plumbing system free of defects that could contribute contamination to any drug product. Potable water shall meet the standards prescribed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Primary Drinking Water Regulations set forth in 40 CFR part 141. Water not meeting such standards shall not be permitted in the potable water system.

(b) Drains shall be of adequate size and, where connected directly to a sewer, shall be provided with an air break or other mechanical device to prevent back-siphonage.

[43 FR 45077, Sept. 29, 1978, as amended at 48 FR 11426, Mar. 18, 1983]

As per US Health & Human Services, the information on this page is current as of Mar. 22, 2024.