CHAPTER 69
MILK ROOM AND BULK TANKS FOR MANUFACTURING MILK
[Prior to 3/9/88, see Agriculture Department 30—Ch 31]
[Prior to 7/27/88, see 21—Ch 31]
21—69.1(192) Milk room. The milk room may be built inside of a barn or other building if completely enclosed, properly ventilated and kept in a sanitary condition. A vestibule is not required.
21—69.2(192) Drainage. The milk room shall have a floor drain with a trap and the floor shall be so graded as to provide proper drainage. A drain opening through the wall will not be permitted.
21—69.3(192) Walls and ceilings. The walls and ceilings of the milk room shall be sealed and of material that can be easily cleaned.
21—69.4(192) Milk room windows. All windows that open or can be opened shall be screened against flies or other insects.
21—69.5(192) Doors. Doors shall be self-closing, made of solid material, and open outward. Doors swinging both ways will not be approved, but may have sliding doors, if self-closing. The outside door may be a screen door opening outward.
21—69.6(192) Ventilation. A well-ventilated room shall mean a room in which the air is changing or moving so as to keep it free from moisture, bad odors, excessive heat and dust.
21—69.7(192) Bulk tank location. The bulk tank shall be located in such a manner that the drain is accessible for cleaning and rodding.
21—69.8(192) Hose port. The hose port shall be located on the exterior wall of the milk room in such a manner that the hose can be kept clean and sanitary at all times.
21—69.9(192) Safety regulations. The usual safety regulations for a 220-volt weatherproof electrical connection for a milk pump shall be followed. The switch box shall be placed on the inside wall of the milk room.
21—69.10(192) Properly located tank. A properly located tank shall mean one with easy access to all areas for cleaning and servicing. There must be space for a person to move around on all sides of the tank for proper cleaning.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 192.
[Filed 11/18/63]
[Filed 2/18/88, Notice 1/13/88—published 3/9/88, effective 4/13/88]
[Filed emergency 7/8/88 after Notice 6/1/88—published 7/27/88, effective 7/8/88]