Chapter 12 — INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT

Section 1243 — [AGR]—HORSEMEAT AND PET FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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1243.1 Scope.

1243.1 Scope. In the event of specific conflict between the provisions of Title 24 and federal regulations, the federal regulations shall take precedence in establishments under federal inspection.

1243.2 General.

1243.2 General. 1243.2.1 Facilities for program employees. Office space, including light and heat shall be provided by official establishments for the inspector and other program employees. The office space shall be conveniently located and adequately ventilated, heated, cooled and provided with adequate desk and file space. 1243.2.2 Final inspection places. 1243.2.2.1 Final inspection places shall, by size, rail arrangement and other equipment, prevent contamination of edible carcasses or parts by inedible carcasses or parts. 1243.2.2.2 Floors. The floors shall be of such construction as to…

1243.3 Lighting. There shall be light and ventilation for all rooms and compartments.

1243.3 Lighting. There shall be light and ventilation for all rooms and compartments.

1243.4 Sanitary facilities and accommodations.

1243.4 Sanitary facilities and accommodations. Sanitary facilities and accommodations shall be furnished by every official establishment. 1243.4.1 Dressing rooms and toilet rooms shall be provided in each establishment and shall be ample in size and readily accessible. They shall be separated from the rooms and compartments in which products are prepared, stored or handled. Where both sexes are employed, separate facilities shall be provided. 1243.4.2 Lavatories, including running hot and cold water, shall be placed in or adjacent to toilet and urinal rooms and at other places in the…

1243.5 Catch basins.

1243.5 Catch basins. All catch basins on the premises shall be of such construction and location to ensure they are kept clean and odor- less. Catch basins shall not be located in department where any product is prepared, handled or stored.

1243.6 Final inspection space.

1243.6 Final inspection space. Such spaces shall be equipped with hot water and a lavatory.