7.4.6.2.Location of Sanitary Drainage Pipes

(1)   A sanitary drainage pipe shall not be located directly above,
     (a)   non-pressure potable water storage tanks,
     (b)   manholes in pressure potable water storage tanks, or
     (c)   food-handling or food-processing equipment.

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