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GRAY DAVIS
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vernor
State of California—Health and Human Services Agency
Depart
ment of Health Services
Food & Drug Branch
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DIANA M. BONT
Á, R.N
., Dr. P.H.
Director
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 grease-laden air while in use. Based on the information you
have provided and the certifications by recognized testing laboratories, the TurboChef
Technologies Model C3/C Rapid Cook Oven is granted LIMITED exemption from mechanical
ventilation requirements under the following conditions:
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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