scope:

This Standard applies to commercial dishwashing, glasswashing, and pot, pan, and utensil washing machines that wash their contents by applying sprays of detergent solutions with or without blasting media granules, and sanitize their contents by applying sprays of hot water or chemical sanitizing solutions. Stationary rack and conveyor machines are covered under this Standard. Equipment components and materials covered under other NSF or NSF/ANSI Standards or criteria shall also comply with the requirements therein. This Standard is not intended to restrict new unit design, provided that such design meets the minimum specifications described herein.

Alternate materials, design, and construction

While specific materials, design, and construction may be stipulated in this Standard, equipment that incorporates alternate materials, design, or construction may be acceptable when such equipment meets the intent of the applicable requirements herein.

Measurement

Decimal and SI conversions provided parenthetically shall be considered equivalent. Metric conversions have been made according to IEEE/ASTM SI 10.

Purpose

This Standard establishes minimum public health and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, construction, and performance of commercial warewashing machines and their related components.