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The sink must be plumbed with an air gap on the drain line.  \nEach request for variance will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. A written notification from the regulatory authority granting the variance will be sent to the applicant.","cbCaioIOrfz7qBka","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioIOrfz7qBka","pdf",131266,"English","# Prep Sink Installation Guidelines\n## Variance Request Procedures\n## Technical Air Gap Configurations","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary requirement for using a three-compartment sink as a prep sink?\",\"answer\":\"The sink must be correctly plumbed with an air gap on the drain line to ensure sanitary drainage compliance.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a facility apply for a variance to repurpose their sink?\",\"answer\":\"Requests for variances must be submitted to the regulatory authority for a case-by-case review, and approval is only valid upon receipt of official written notification.\"},{\"question\":\"What scenarios allow for this variance request?\",\"answer\":\"Variance requests are generally considered in instances of significant space limitations or specific structural design constraints within a foodservice establishment.\"}]","Prep Sink With Air Breaks - Regulatory Guidelines | PDF",1790534771]