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Code of Veterinary Practice For Poultry Processing Plant

1.6 Electricity
The electricity supply should be adequate to meet the anticipated
peak demand.

1.7 Drainage System
The site plan should indicate the proposed method of disposal of
works effluent and sewerage. Storm water and site drainage should
be indicated.

1.8 Waste Disposal
The method of disposing of any liquids, gas and solid wastes from
the establishment should be acceptable to the relevant authorities
and not constitute a hazard to the overall hygiene of the premises.

2.0 FACILITIES

2.1 Introduction

This chapter deals with facilities required for plant operations which
should be installed in accordance with appropriate standards and
the regulations of all relevant authorities. Important considerations
are as follows:
a) Materials construction should be suitable for the area in which
they are to be installed;
b) Safety aspects of installation;
c) Adequate access for maintenance and sufficient room to work
once access has been gained;
d) Product hygiene should not be put at risk at all time.

2.2 Steam
The steam generating plant should be located so that exhaust
gases and storage facilities do not create a nuisance or a hazard
to product hygiene.

2.3 Water Supply
Sufficient water should be readily available for:
a) carrying out the operations on the premises in a hygiene manner;

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