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State of
Department of Health Services
Food & Drug Branch
DIANA M. BONTÁ, R.N., Dr. P.H. | GRAY DAVIS |
Director | Governor |
October 25, 2002
Peter J. Ashcraft
TurboChef Technologies, Inc.
10500 Metric Drive, Suite 128
Dallas, Texas 75243
Dear Mr. Ashcraft:
RE: Exemption from External Mechanical Exhaust Ventilation
Thank you for your letter of October 7, 2002 requesting exemption from mechanical exhaust ventilation requirements specified in Section 114140 of the California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law (CURFFL) for the Model C3/C Rapid Cook Oven.
Descriptive materials and cut sheets accompanying your application specify that this oven is Sanitation Classified by NSF International for compliance with ANSI/NSF Standard 4 for commercial heating and cooking appliances.
Under the provisions of Section 114140, the Department may exempt heating and cooking equipment that does not produce toxic gases, grease, smoke, or heat when properly installed and operated as recommended by the manufacturer. Results of tests conducted by the Pacific Gas & Electric, Food Service Technology Center, indicate that the oven produces no significant emissions of smoke and
1.There may be up to two (2) unventilated Model C3/C ovens in Subway sandwich stores in California.
2.The oven(s) must be installed, maintained, operated, and serviced according to the specifications of the manufacturer and local codes.
3.Any modification, alteration, or removal of any component of the integral air filtration system voids this limited exemption.
4.All air filtration components must be installed and operational at all times the appliance is in use.
5.The oven must be installed in an approved food preparation area with sufficient room ventilation to maintain acceptable working conditions.
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