16 Tex. Admin. Code § 309.313

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 48, November 29, 2024

Section 309.313 - Kennel Buildings

(a) Each kennel building must measure at least 20 feet by 70 feet on the inside of the building. The building must be partitioned into a kitchen area of at least 17 feet by 20 feet and a crate area of at least 20 feet by 53 feet.

(b) An association shall ensure that the kennel buildings are kept clean and in good repair. Each kennel building must be well-ventilated and constructed to be comfortable in all seasons.

(c) The executive secretary shall approve the maximum number of crates for each kennel building. The executive secretary may permit a change in the number of crates upon a showing that the change will have no impact on the health and safety of the individuals and greyhounds in the building. Each crate must:

(1) have a drop latch or a comparable latch;

(2) be constructed of stainless steel or a comparable material and on casters; and

(3) measure at least three feet wide, four feet deep, and three feet high.

(d) The kitchen area must be equipped with at least a 30-gallon hot water heater, a deep double sink with drainboard, an elevated tub with a waterproof splash board, a restroom with a shower, and adequate shelving and cabinet space.

(e) Each kennel building must have at least two floor drains in the crate area and at least one floor drain in the kitchen area.

(f) Each kennel building must be equipped with:

(1) a temperature, smoke, and fire alarm system equipped with a sprinkling system and an alarm to the association security and city or county fire department;

(2) adequate lighting inside the building;

(3) at least four horizontal windows that each measure one foot by four feet;

(4) adequate emergency power to protect greyhounds during power failures or hurricanes; and

(5) adequate climate control equipment that is monitored by the kennel owner or trainer.

(g) An association may not permit more than one greyhound to be housed in a crate.

16 Tex. Admin. Code § 309.313

The provisions of this §309.313 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8971; amended to be effective June 1, 2002, 27 TexReg 4570