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CAP. 139] Poultry (Slaughtering for Export)
[1970 Ed.
Regulations.
[Subsidiary]
Construction
and finishing of floors, walls, etc.
Drainage and plumbing.
Sewage and drainage system.
24. In any room where carcasses or poultry products are inspected, processed, handled or stored-
(a) the floor shall be so constructed or finished that it is impervious to moisture and may be easily and thoroughly cleaned;
(b) the walls, partitions, doors and posts shall be smooth
and constructed of materials which are-
1.8 metres
(i) impervious to moisture up to a height of six-feet above the floor; and
(ii) resistant to moisture above that height; and
(c) the ceilings shall be moisture resistant, and so finished
and sealed as to prevent-
(i) penetration by; and
(ii) the accumulation thereon of,
dust and dirt from any source.
25. (1) There shall be an efficient drainage and plumbing system for the premises and, so far as may be necessary, for the equipment.
(2) Such drains, pipes, gutters, traps and vents shall be installed and fitted as the Director may, in respect of any particular premises or equipment, require.
(3) The drainage and plumbing systems shall be so constructed and maintained as to provide quick run-off for all water from the premises and equipment, and of all surface water in and around the premises.
(4) Provision shall be made for the disposal of all surface water and waste water so that it will not create a nuisance or hazard to health.
26. (1) The sewage system shall have sufficient fall and capacity to
(a) carry away efficiently all waste from processing operations; and
(b) prevent, so far as possible, blockage or over-load of the
system.
(2) Traps in the sewage system-
(a) shall not be located near any part of the premises where
carcasses or poultry products are-
(i) inspected, processed, handled or stored; or
(ii) loaded into vehicles for removal from the poultry export factory;
(b) shall be fitted with covers; and