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194-21
194.21 BULK TANKS ON FARMS FOR MILK.
Any producer using a bulk tank for cooling and storage of milk to
be used for manufacturing purposes shall have an enclosed milk room
which shall conform to the standards provided by this section. The
floor shall be constructed of concrete or other impervious material,
maintained in good repair, and graded to provide proper drainage. The
walls and ceilings of the room shall be sealed and constructed of
smooth easily cleaned material. All windows shall be screened and
doors shall be self-closing. It shall be well ventilated and must
meet the following requirements:
1. The bulk tank shall not be located over a drain or under a
ventilator.
2. The hose port shall be located in an exterior wall and fitted
with a tight self-closing door.
3. A two hundred twenty volt lock type electrical connection with
ground and weatherproof type receptacle and switchbox shall be
provided near the hose port.
4. Each milk room shall have an adequate supply of water readily
accessible with facilities for heating the water, to insure the
cleaning and sanitizing of the bulk tank, utensils and equipment and
the keeping of the milk room clean.
5. No lights shall be placed directly over the bulk tank.
6. The bulk tank shall be properly located in the milk room for
easy access to all areas for cleaning and servicing.
7. The enforcement of this section shall be administered by the
department of agriculture and land stewardship.
8. Any person violating any provisions of this section shall be
guilty of a simple misdemeanor. Section History: Early Form
[C66, § 192.43; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 192.66] Section History: Recent Form
CS91, § 194.21
