IS 2: Design & Construction

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2. Site

Scope

This section applies to the selection of sites for all categories of premises.

2.1 Outcome

Premises shall be located in a suitable environment, free as far as possible from any hazards (such as odours, smoke, ash, dust, vermin and flooding) that could jeopardise the hygienic holding, slaughter and dressing of animals and the processing, packing, storage and transport of food or byproducts.

Premises shall be sited to ensure availability of adequate and sufficient resources for the holding slaughter and dressing of animals and the processing, packing, storage and transport of food or byproducts.

2.2 General Principles

2.2.1 Layout

The layout of the site shall be suitable for the intended operations of the premises.

2.2.2 Essential services

Where appropriate, premises shall be provided with adequate:

2.2.2.1	potable water to ensure all activities can be carried out efficiently;
2.2.2.2	energy supply to ensure requisite operations can be carried out efficiently;
2.2.2.3	waste and effluent disposal systems to handle and, where necessary, treat all liquid and solid waste;
2.2.2.4	transport access ways, constructed and maintained so that they drain surface water and do not create dust and other environmental contamination.

Separate access routes should be provided to separate food transport vehicles from vehicles transporting byproducts, stock and fuel.

2.2.3 Statutory requirements

The premises’ location, construction and functions shall comply with all applicable statutory requirements.

2.3 Site Considerations

Factors that shall be considered and addressed in site selection include:

2.3.1	fuel storage and handling facilities;
2.3.2	staff access and amenities;
2.3.3	prevailing winds;
2.3.4	future possible expansion;
2.3.5	flood planes;
2.3.6	neighbouring industries and facilities;
2.3.7	ventilation and process air intakes.

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