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Part 1 | Minimum Standards of Construction of Poultry Processing Premises 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 con ne splash to the area.
4.2.4 Drainage lines from these areas should be of suf cient 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 ef uent from truck washing and of strong detergents.
4.2.5 An adequate supply of potable water under suf cient 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.
POULTRY PROCESSING BUILDINGS
5.1 Introduction
This section deals with the requirements for slaughtering and processing of poultry.
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