Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00128:front:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00128
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 25875–28659

to the front of its shoulder;
       (e)  the floor area of the yard attached to any kennel or group of kennels must be at least twice the floor area of the kennel or group of kennels to which it is attached;
       (f)  the upper surface of the kennel floor must be –
          (i)  at least 100mm above the surface of the surrounding ground;
          (ii)  smooth so as to facilitate cleaning;
          (iii)  rigid;
          (iv)  durable;
          (v)  slip resistant;
          (vi)  resistant to corrosion;
          (vii)  non-toxic;
          (viii)  impervious;
          (ix)  free from cracks, crevices and other defects; and
          (x)  finished to a surface having a fall of not less than 1 in 100 to a spoon drain which in turn must lead to a suitably sized diameter sewerage pipe which must be properly laid, ventilated and trapped in accordance with the health requirements of the local government;
       (g)  all kennel floor washings must pass through the drain in item (f)(x) and must be piped to approved apparatus for the treatment of sewage in accordance with the health requirements of the local government;
       (h)  the kennel floor must have a durable upstand rising 75mm above the floor level from the junction of the floor and external and internal walls, or internal walls must be so constructed as to have a minimum clearance of 50mm from the underside of the bottom plate to the floor;
       (i)  where a yard is to be floored, the floor must be constructed in the same manner as the floor of any kennel;
       (j)  from the floor, the lowest internal height of a kennel must be, whichever is the lesser of –
          (i)  2m; or
          (ii)  4 times the height of the breed of dog in the kennel, when it is fully grown, measured from the floor to the uppermost tip of its shoulders while in a stationary upright position;
       (k)  the walls of each kennel must be constructed of concrete, brick, stone or framing sheeted internally and externally with good quality new zincalume or new pre-finished colour coated steel sheeting or new fibrous cement sheeting or other durable material approved by the local government;
       (l)  all external surfaces of each kennel must be kept in good condition;
       (m)  the roof of each kennel must be constructed of impervious material;
       (n)  all kennels and yards and drinking vessels must be maintained in a clean condition and must be cleaned and disinfected when so ordered by an authorised person;
       (o)  all refuse, faeces and food waste must be disposed of daily into the approved apparatus for the treatment of sewage;
       (p)  noise, odours, fleas, flies and other vectors of disease must be effectively controlled;
       (q)  suitable water must be available at the