Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024
In addition to A.R.S. §
3-2050
and the material incorporated in
R3-2-202(A),
the following shall be provided when slaughtering animals in an exempt
non-mobile slaughter establishment:
1.
General.
a. A metal knocking box or concrete
box with metal door to confine the animal before stunning;
b. A distance of at least three feet from the
header rail to the adjacent wall;
c. A bleeding rail with its top at least 16
feet above the floor; and
d.
Dressing rails and cooler rails placed so the lowest part of the carcass is at
least 12 inches from the floor.
2. Coolers. A chill cooler and separate
holding cooler may be provided or both may be combined in one unit. The walls
shall be light colored, smooth, free from cracks, and impervious to moisture.
The door between the slaughtering department and the chill cooler shall be clad
with rust-resistant material. Rails shall be spaced at least two feet from
walls, columns, refrigeration equipment, or other fixed equipment to prevent
contact with the carcasses.
3.
Disposal of blood. If blood is not permitted to drain into the sewage system,
it may be collected in a metal tank and removed from the premises.
4. Drainage.
a. Floors that require flushing during
operations shall have sloped floor drains to carry off the effluent. Drainage
systems shall conform to state and local plumbing codes.
b. Grease recovery systems shall not mask
odors or create a harborage for pests.
5. Ventilation and lighting. Natural
ventilation may be supplemented by artificial means and shall be sufficient to
ensure the absence of dust, masking odors, or steam vapors. To ensure adequate
lighting at all times and at all places, natural lighting shall be supplemented
by well-distributed artificial lighting.
6. Potable water supply, wash basins,
sterilizing facilities.
a. Hot and cold
running water, under pressure, shall be available in all parts of the plant and
in conformity with the requirements of the Arizona Department of Health
Services. The hot water used for sterilizing equipment, floors, and walls that
may be contaminated by the dressing procedure or handling of diseased
carcasses, viscera, and other animal parts, shall be at least 180° F. A
thermometer shall be installed to verify the temperature of the water at the
point of use. A cleanup hose shall be available for use.
b. One or more wash basins shall be located
in the slaughtering department. The wash basins shall be equipped with hot and
cold running water, delivered through a combination mixing faucet with an
outlet at least 12 inches above the rim of the bowl. The water delivery shall
be foot-pedal operated, and the drainage outlet shall lead directly into the
sewage lines. Soap and disposable towels shall be convenient to the wash
basins.
c. The tool sterilizer
shall be maintained at 180° F and be in operation at all times during
slaughter activities.
7.
Protection against flies, rodents, or other vermin.
a. Establishments shall be free of flies,
rats, mice, roaches, and other pests or vermin. The establishment shall be
constructed and maintained to prevent entrance of pests to the premises and to
eliminate breeding places from the surrounding area and in the
establishment.
b. Animal handling
facilities such as stock pens and runways shall be clean and manure or other
waste materials removed shall not accumulate at or near the
establishment.
