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Code of Veterinary Practice For Poultry Processing Plant

3.2 Buildings

3.2.1 The buildings should be designed and constructed so
that there is sufficient space to allow for processing,
movement of personnel and effective cleaning.
3.2.2 Light coloured finishes should be used to help maintain
sanitary conditions.

3.2.3 The premises should be provided with:
a) adequate holding facilities under cover for all live birds
awaiting slaughter;
b) a separate room for stunning, bleeding and removal
of feathers; the walls of this room should not be less
than 3m from floor to ceiling or wall plate;
c) a room for evisceration; the height of the wall should
not be less than 3m from floor to ceiling or wall plate.
The separation of this room from that referred to in
(b) shall be by full height walls except for necessary
self-closing door and approved openings sufficient
for passage of products.
d) a washing and packing room; wall height of not less
than 3m from floor to ceiling or wall plate;
e) a room or rooms adequately constructed and
equipped for keeping under refrigeration all the
dressed poultry that is likely to be on the premises
at any one time; and
f) a rent free office space including necessary furnishings,
light and janitor service for the exclusive use for official
purpose of the inspector.

3.3 Internal Walls
3.3.1 Materials used should be as follows:
a) impervious to moisture
b) smoothly finished
c) rust resistant
d) resistant to or protected from impact
e) not subject to chipping or flaking

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