[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 9CFR108.8]

[Page 595]
 
                  TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
 
  CHAPTER I--ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 108_FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS--Table 
of Contents
 
Sec. 108.8  Construction of buildings.

    (a) The floors, walls, ceilings, partitions, posts, doors, and all 
other parts of all structures, rooms, or facilities used for the 
preparation of biological products or ingredients of biological products 
at licensed establishments shall be of such material, construction, and 
finish as may be readily and thoroughly cleaned.
    (b) All rooms used in connection with the preparation of biological 
products shall be so constructed and arranged as to prevent cross-
contamination of such biological products. Halls or walkways shall be 
provided for the movement of personnel or materials to each biological 
products preparation area without going through another such area.
    (c) Rooms or compartments separate from the remainder of the 
establishment shall be provided at licensed establishments for 
preparing, handling, and storing virulent or dangerous microorganisms 
and products.
    (d) All rooms and compartments at licensed establishments shall have 
an adequate air handling system to supply proper ventilation sufficient 
to insure sanitary and hygienic conditions for the protection of the 
products and personnel.
    (e) The supply of hot and cold water at licensed establishments 
shall be ample and clean. Adequate facilities shall be provided for the 
distribution of water in each establishment and for the washing of all 
containers, machinery, instruments, other equipment, and animals used in 
the preparation of a biological product.
    (f) There shall be an efficient drainage and plumbing system for 
each licensed establishment and premises thereof, and all drains and 
gutters shall be properly installed with approved traps and vents.