§ 4-173. Sink and drainage.

(a)

Sinks must have an adequate supply of hot and cold water and be readily accessible to the portions of the premises in which the animals are kept. The term "readily accessible" shall mean within 15 feet of where animals are kept and/or grooming takes place.

(b)

At least one hand washing sink must be provided in the grooming area (for both stationary and mobile facilities). Each lavatory shall be provided with hot and cold running water tempered by means of a mixing valve or combination faucet. Any self-closing, slow closing or metering faucet used shall be designed to provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

(c)

Wall-mounted paper towels and soap must be provided at each hand washing sink.

(d)

All plumbing fixtures, including floor drains and sinks, must be properly plumbed and connected to an approved sewer or on-site wastewater system.

(e)

Backflow prevention must be provided at plumbing fixtures in which animals are placed. Cross connections may not exist within the establishment.

(f)

Hair/lint traps must be plumbed inline at all locations where active grooming takes place, including wash tubs and any floor drains in the immediate area.

(g)

For mobile pet/grooming shops, holding tanks must be provided for fresh water and wastewater. The wastewater tank must be at least 15 percent larger than the fresh water tank to prevent back-up of wastewater into the facility.

(h)

Wastewater must be disposed of in a sanitary manner to an approved wastewater system. Documentation/commissary agreement must be provided with application for permit to operate.

( Ord. No. 2007-08 , § 8, 10-15-2007)