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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 15.01.11.03" title_num="15" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="11" heading="Animal Shelter Buildings.">
  <text>The responsible individual shall ensure that the shelter is a safe, structurally sound, and sanitary building that meets the following standards:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A shelter may not have any structural defects that could cause injury to animals or staff members handling animals;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Surfaces in animal areas, such as floors, junctions, walls, doors, shall be made of nonporous material that can easily be disinfected;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Ceilings shall be kept in good condition without leaks;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>All areas where animals are present shall have adequate ventilation and be kept between 60—80 degrees F;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>By July 1, 2019, all rooms where animals are housed shall have a fire alarm system that will alert authorities of fire or heavy smoke;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A shelter shall have written policies and protocols in place to maintain adequate capacity to prevent and eliminate overcrowding; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Upon request, a shelter shall allow the Department to inspect the premises for compliance with this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>