Sec.22-324-D5. Candling and transfer room: Construction

(a) The candling and transfer room shall be so constructed that it can be adequately darkened to assure accuracy in removal of inedible or loss of eggs by candling. Equipment shall be arranged so as to facilitate cleaning and the removal of refuse and excess packing material.

(b) The construction of the floor shall allow thorough cleaning. In any building constructed after the effective date of this regulation, the floors shall be of water-resistant composition and provided with proper drainage.

(c) Ventilation shall be such as to provide for the rapid removal of objectionable odors and dust, preferably by means of an exhaust fan.

(d) Candling devices of an approved type shall be provided to enable candlers to detect inedible, dirty or checked eggs, and eggs other than chicken eggs.

(e) Leaker trays shall be made of such material and design as to be conducive to easy cleaning and sanitizing.

(f) Containers made of a material and design conducive to easy cleaning and sanitizing shall be provided for inedible eggs. All such containers shall be conspicuously marked.

(g) Containers made of a material and design conducive to easy cleaning and sanitizing shall be provided for trash unless clean disposable containers are furnished daily.

(h) Shell egg conveyors shall be constructed so that they can be thoroughly cleaned.

(Effective April 7, 1970)