A. Construction: Buildings and structures shall be solidly constructed and maintained in good repair. They shall be constructed and maintained in a rat-proof condition.

B. Floors: Floors of poultry or rabbit dressing plants must be tight, sound, easily cleanable, kept clean and constructed of concrete or other material that is impervious to moisture. They shall be maintained in good repair and properly sloped to trapped floor drains. Floors shall be cleaned by flushing as often as necessary and at least at the end of the day's operation.

C. Walls and ceilings: Walls and pillars of poultry or rabbit dressing plants must be constructed of concrete or other material that is impervious to moisture. The ceilings, walls, doors and pillars shall be painted a light color or finished in an approved manner, kept clean and in good repair. The walls and ceilings shall be cleaned by flushing as often as necessary and at least at the end of the day's operation.

D. Lighting and ventilation: Poultry and rabbit dressing plants shall be adequately lighted and properly ventilated.

E. Screening and vermin control: All openings to the outer air must be properly screened with at least 16-mesh wire or otherwise protected against the entrance of flies and other vermin. All necessary vermin control measures must be taken.

F. Toilet facilities: Adequate and conveniently located toilet facilities must be provided. They must be kept clean, adequately lighted, properly ventilated and in good repair. The door must be self-closing, and the room must be completely sealed in such a manner as to prevent the entry of flies, rats or other vermin. Screening alone will not be considered adequate sealing of any inner opening to a toilet room. Where a sanitary sewer is accessible, connection must be made thereto; otherwise, the disposal of human wastes must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the rules and regulations of the Arkansas State Board of Health pertaining to “Disposal of Human Excreta, General Sanitation,” Chapter 1.

G. Lavatory facilities: Adequate and convenient hand-washing facilities must be provided. Such facilities shall include hot and cold water under pressure, soap and approved sanitary towels. The use of the common towel is prohibited. Lavatories must be kept clean and in good repair.