La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § X-113

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section X-113 - Building Requirements [formerly paragraph 10:016]

A. Every slaughter house and meat packing plant shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and in compliance with the requirements of the regulations contained in this Part and those in Parts V (Disease Vector Control), XIII (Sewage Disposal) and XIV (Plumbing) of this Code.

B. [formerly paragraph 10:017] Plans and specifications for new establishments shall be submitted to the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Food and Drug Unit for review and approval before construction.

C. [formerly paragraph 10:018-1] Slaughter and processing plants shall be well lighted, naturally and/or artificially with at least 40 foot-candles of light on all working surfaces.

D. [formerly paragraph 10:018-2] Slaughter and processing plants shall be provided with adequate ventilation or control equipment to minimize odors and vapors (including steam and noxious fumes) in areas where they may contaminate food; and locate and operate fans and other air-blowing equipment in a manner that minimizes the potential for contaminating food, food-packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces.

E. [formerly paragraph 10:019] Drainage, sewage disposal, and plumbing systems shall comply with Parts XIII and XIV of this Code. Floor drains shall be provided in the slaughter and packing rooms in accordance with Part XIV.

F. [formerly paragraph 10:020] Potable water shall be available in all areas of the slaughter house for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment, and for hand washing, as specified in the Louisiana State Plumbing Code (LSPC), particularly Chapter 6 thereof. A heating facility capable of producing hot water for these purposes shall be provided on the premises. Water samples to verify microbiological quality and potability shall be collected from each plant at least annually.

G. [formerly paragraph 10:021] The floors, walls, ceilings, partitions, posts, doors and other parts of all structures shall be smooth and tight, and of such materials, construction and finish as will enable ready and thorough cleaning. The floors shall be constructed of concrete or tile laid in concrete, or of any other material impermeable to water.

H. [formerly paragraph 10:022] General construction of building shall include:

1. a holding area for animals and fowls;

2. a slaughter, skinning or defeathering room; and

3. a packing, labeling and storage room.

I. [formerly paragraph 10:023] All openings into the outer air shall be protected against the entrance of flies, insects and vermin. "Fly Chaser" fans and ducts should be provided over frequently used openings to the outside.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § X-113

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1313 (June 2002), amended LR 38:2793 (November 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4.A(1)(a), (6), (8) and 40:5(5)(9). Also see R.S. 40:627.