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Part 1 | Minimum Standards of Construction of Poultry Processing Premises

4.0 TRUCK WASH AREA

4.1 Location
A paved and drained area should be provided adjacent to the bird
unloading area for cleaning bird carrying vehicles after unloading.

4.2 Basic Construction and Facilities
4.2.1 The surface of the truck wash area should be durable,
impervious to liquids and have a drainage gradient of at
least 1:50.
4.2.2 Drainage from the truck wash area should be connected
to a manure sump or equivalent facility.
4.2.3 Where a nuisance would otherwise be created, suitable
curbing and shielding should be provided to confine
splash to the area.

4.2.4 Drainage lines from these areas should be of sufficient
diameter to accommodate the high level of solids
associated with washing these trucks. Mild steel piping
is unsuitable for drainage lines in this area because of
the corrosive nature of effluent from truck washing and
of strong detergents.

4.2.5 An adequate supply of potable water under sufficient
pressure should be available for cleaning operations.
4.2.6 Where vehicles are likely to be cleaned after daylight
hours, the area should be well lit.
4.2.7 A suitable cabinet or shed should be provided at truck
washing sites for storing disinfectants and detergents.

5.0 POULTRY PROCESSING BUILDINGS

5.1 Introduction

This section deals with the requirements for slaughtering and
processing of poultry.

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