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Code of Veterinary Practice For Poultry Processing Plant

9.4.2 Walls and ceilings should be of light colours that will reflect
light and give a bright appearance to the rooms.
9.4.3 Internal ledges should be sloped down at an angle of 45
degrees.
9.4.4 Exterior openings should be insect proof and construction
should ensure that rodents and other vermin are
excluded.

9.4.5 If mechanical ventilation is installed, it should be capable
of providing at least 4 air changes an hour.

9.4.6 Fresh air intake for mechanical ventilation should be
located in such a way that air is not contaminated.

9.4.7 Required Facilities
9.4.7.1 Dining Rooms
Where common dining rooms have a direct connection
with change rooms, entrances to the change room should
be provided with full-height doors and privacy screens.

9.4.7.2 Toilet Rooms
A floor waste of suitable size should be provided in water
closet and urinal rooms.
a) Water closet and urinals should not be in shower
rooms.
b) Doors leading to toilet rooms should be full height,
completely fill the opening and be self-closing.
c) Toilet rooms without means of natural ventilation
should be effectively mechanically ventilated to the
outside air.
d) Where mechanical ventilation is used, it should be
activated by a common switch with the artificial
lighting in the area.
e) Toilet rooms which are mechanically ventilated should
have a louvred section at least 300mm x 300mm in
the lower panel of the door.

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