Prescribed Standards of Construction.
SEC. 34. Prescribed Standards of Construction.—The
construction of markets and abattoirs shall conform to standards
prescribed by the Department. These standards shall be set along the
following guidelines:
Suitability of site insofar as elimination of nuisance
conditions and prevention of contamination are concerned;
Availability of ample water supply for cleaning;
Accessibility of adequate drainage facilities;
Durability of construction to protect vendors and customers
from any hazard and exposure to the elements; and
Facilities for sanitation maintenance, such as cleaning
and elimination of harborages of vermin.
Responsibility of the Local Health Authority.
SEC. 35. Responsibility of the Local Health Authority.—
On Markets.—
Make periodic inspections to ascertain the maintenance of
adequate sanitary conditions of markets and their premises;
Supervise and control the proper care and use of market
"stalls;
Prohibit the construction of living quarters within any
market and its premises;
Enforce the ban on construction of partitions, sheds or
booths within the market area.
On Abattoirs.—
Supervise the maintenance of adequate sanitation in
abattoirs and their premises;
Enforce the requirements on the examination of meat as
provided in existing laws;
Permit the slaughter of animals for public consumption, in
other designated areas in certain exigencies, provided public health is
adequately protected;
Supervise the sanitary disposal of all abattoir wastes; and
Ensure that only healthy animals shall be slaughtered, and
that the method of slaughtering, the techniques of dressing and the
storing, handling and transporting procedures are in accordance with
prescribed standards.
SEC. 36. Responsibility of Local Governments and Private
Operators—Local governments and private operators in charge of
public or private markets and abattoirs shall employ an adequate number
of personnel to ensure their efficient operation and hygienic
maintenance. These employees shall be under the direct supervision of
the local health authority.
