N.M. Admin. Code § 16.24.7.10

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.24.7.10 - FACILITY STANDARDS

A. Animal housing areas may be physically apart from areas where food and drink for human consumption are prepared, served or stored.

B. Interior building surfaces may be constructed and maintained to be water resistant to moisture and easily cleaned.

C. Animal food storage and equipment cleaning areas may be physically apart from animal housing.

D. Reliable, adequate electric power or gas may be provided for lighting, air circulation, heating, and cooling.

E. Reliable and adequate potable water shall be provided. Back flow preventers may be installed on any threaded faucets with attached hoses for the purpose of cleaning the facility, or on the main water line serving the facility.

F. Noise control may be considered for the well being of animals as well as visitors, volunteers and staff. Noise mitigation may include:

(1) Housing cats away from the sound of dogs.

(2) Facility modifications to minimize or contain barking.

(3) Training staff to minimize slamming doors.

(4) Using music to reduce animal stress.

G. Readily accessible washrooms or sinks may be provided to maintain personal hygiene of animal caretakers.

(1) A two-compartment sink in good repair may be provided for washing and sanitizing equipment used for animal care and feeding.

(2) A tub or low-pressure hose may be available to wash any animal that becomes soiled to avoid the use of high-pressure hoses for cleaning animals.

H. Indoor housing for animals shall be sufficiently heated or cooled to protect animals from extreme temperatures. The ambient temperature shall be consistent with the requirements of the specific species.

I. Indoor housing for animals may be adequately ventilated with fresh air to minimize odors and moisture and to provide for the health of the animals.

J. Water supply may allow for hose hook up to readily reach all parts of animal housing. Water pressure shall be adequate for cleaning of animal housing areas.

K. A suitable method to rapidly eliminate excess water from animal housing areas may be provided. Drains shall be property constructed and maintained in good repair. If closed drainage systems are used, wastewater shall be disposed of by connection to a sanitary sewer or approved sewage disposal system.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.24.7.10

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, May 25, 2021, eff. 5/25/2021