18 AAC 32.615. Facility plan approval

(a) The operator of a slaughtering or processing facility shall submit to the department plans that comply with (b) of this section for approval before construction or commencing operation if the operator

(1) is submitting an application to the department for the first time;

(2) proposes to construct a new facility; or

(3) proposes that an existing facility be extensively remodeled.

(b) Plans submitted under (a) of this section must include

(1) the location of each slaughtering, processing, and storage building, and of each holding pen, road, alley, dock, and other area that is part of the facility location and that will be used to support the slaughtering, processing, packaging, storage, or transportation of reindeer products;

(2) a detailed to-scale drawing of the slaughtering or processing facility identifying the type and model of equipment and plumbing fixtures and accurately depicting the location or placement of equipment and plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets;

(3) a plumbing schematic that accurately depicts potable water lines, nonpotable water lines, wastewater lines, floor drains, and grease traps;

(4) the construction and design specifications for equipment;

(5) types and location specifications for lighting and ventilation;

(6) a description of the surface finish of walls, floors, and ceilings in slaughtering, processing, packaging, and storage areas; and

(7) the plan review fee required in 18 AAC 32.610.

(c) The department will approve plans submitted under this section if the plans meet the requirements of 18 AAC 32.600 - 18 AAC 32.695.

(d) The department will, if the department determines that an inspection serves the interests of public health and consumer protection, conduct an inspection of a facility to confirm compliance with this chapter and the plans approved under this section.

History: Eff. 9/6/2003, Register 167

Authority: AS 03.05.011

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