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• Positioning the fixtures in this way should allow sufficient light to spill over to the walkways so <br />that no safety hazard is created for the public or staff. <br />Plumbing <br />The drainage system must be designed so that waste from one kennel never contaminates <br />another. Drain openings should be at least 4" in diameter. Lead -away pipes should be at least 6" <br />in diameter. Drain covers should be of stainless steel or other non -corrosive and easily cleanable <br />material. These should be easily removable for cleaning but otherwise kept in place to prevent <br />puppies, other small animals, the public, or staff from falling or slipping into them. Drain Traps <br />should also be installed and cleaned on a regular basis. <br />Poles and support beams <br />Vertical supports or beams should not be positioned inside kennels or in the middle of walkways <br />to protect the safety of staff and the public. <br />Segregation of species/traffic flow <br />Different species should be housed in different rooms, and adult animals should be separated <br />from infants (except for nursing mothers/litters). Traffic -flow patterns should keep incoming <br />animals with unknown health status separate from the general population to prevent the possible <br />spread of disease. For this reason, public traffic should flow through the shelter similarly, <br />progressing from early life -stage groups to older animals. <br />• Sink faucets <br />These should be outfitted with handles, such as those on surgical sinks, that can be turned off <br />with the forearms to avoid re -contaminating hands after washing. <br />Wall/floor joints <br />Any wall/floor joints should be covered. Standard joints are microbe collectors and impossible to <br />clean properly. <br />Wood and other permeable materials <br />Any kind of permeable material must not be used in areas that are frequently washed. <br />• 1/O1 <br />OF THE UNITED STATER <br />