Part 1
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION OF POULTRY PROCESSING PREMISES
1.0 SITE SELECTION AND APPROVAL
1.1 Introduction
The location and site characteristics should be such as to minimise the impact of the development of the local community and avoid con icts with the natural environment and planned use in the area.
1.2 General Conditions
1.2.1 The area of the land required should be determined before selecting the site. Space should be suf cient for such things as bird holding pens, separate roadways, parking areas, ef uent ponds and other ancillary functions.
1.2.2 Premises should be located on a site:
a) separated by a reasonable distance from any human habitation, public road or public place, which are likely to cause contamination to the poultry meat on the premises;
b) well-drained and not subject to  ooding; and
c) not affected by storm water.
1.2.3 The access roadways including vehicle loading and unloading areas should be sealed and the immediate surroundings of the building should be treated to minimise dust levels.
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