Section 30077 - Animal Holding Facility(a) Structural. The housing facilities used for quarantine of imported animals shall be constructed in accordance with the compiled State Building Code, Part 2, Chapter 2-93, Title 24, California Code of Regulations. All quarantine structures, fixtures, equipment and facilities shall be maintained so as to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. All quarantined animals shall be contained within the facility.(b) Storage. Supplies of food and bedding shall be adequately protected against contamination with zoonotic disease causing organisms. Refrigeration shall be provided for supplies of perishable food.(c) Medical Waste Disposal. Animal and food wastes, bedding, debris and any items present in the quarantine facility while a wild animal quarantine is in effect shall be disposed of as medical waste in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Section 25020, et seq. Disposal facilities shall be provided and operated as to prevent vermin infestation and minimize orders and diseases hazards.(d) Handwashing Facilities. Handwashing facilities, such as basins or sinks, shall be provided to maintain cleanliness among caretakers. Handwashing facilities shall include hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels, and a waste container. Handwashing facilities shall conform to the State Building Code, Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations.(e) Drainage. A suitable method shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excessive water from housing facilities. If drains are used, they shall be properly constructed and shall be kept in good repair to avoid disease transmission within the facility. Draining facilities to rapidly eliminate excessive water from housing facilities shall conform to the State Building Code, Part 5, Basic Plumbing Regulations, Title 24, California Code of Regulations.(f) Local Building Codes, Zoning Codes, Use and Business Permits. Notwithstanding the provisions of these regulations, the provisions of local building codes, zoning codes, and applicable use and business permits shall be complied with by the owner or operator of quarantine facilities as a condition to approval by the Department, provided such provisions are at least equal to these regulations. Construction shall be in accordance with Title 24, California Code of Regulations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 30077
1. New NOTE filed 12-26-84 (Register 84, No. 52).
2. Amendment filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).
3. Amendment of section heading and subsection (c) filed 4-28-94; operative 5-30-94 (Register 94, No. 17). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208 and 25990.5, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25990.5, 25994 and 25994.3, Health and Safety Code.
1. New NOTE filed 12-26-84 (Register 84, No. 52).
2. Amendment filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).
3. Amendment of section heading and subsection (c) filed 4-28-94; operative 5-30-94 (Register 94, No. 17).