TAS Part I7 Farm dairy premises

(1) This Part is applicable to every farm dairy as covered by the Dairy Industry Act 1994.

(2) Dairies must be constructed in such a manner that contamination of milk can be avoided.

(1) The walls (including the walls of a pit of a herringbone design milking shed) must be non-absorbent and easy to clean.

(2) The floor of a holding yard and a milking shed must be non-absorbent, easy to clean and free-draining.

(3) The lighting of a holding yard and a milking shed must be adequate for proper milking.

(4) The working space in a milking shed is to be sufficient to minimise the risk of contamination of milk during milking.

(5) Effluent from a holding yard and a milking shed is to be drained to a suitable point for disposal.

(6) The requirements of (1), (2) and (3) are satisfied if—

1. the walls are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete or other material sealed to be impervious to moisture; and
2. the floors are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete and are graded to a drain; and
3. joints between wall sections and walls and walls and floors are sealed to prevent entry of water and pests; and
4. artificial lighting is designed to comply with AS 1680.

(1) A Milk Receiving Area and Milk Storage Room must—

1. have internal surfaces that are smooth, non-absorbent, free-draining and easy to clean; and
2. be constructed so as to prevent the entry of dust, insects, pests, birds and animals; and
3. have adequate artificial lighting that—
   1. is located to provide a clear view of the milk for grading and measuring purposes; and
   2. the lights over a bulk vat are to be protected to prevent glass entering the vat if the light is broken; and
   3. have switches appropriately located in milk collection areas; and
4. have adequate ventilation to aid the drying of floors and walls between milkings.

(2) The requirements of (1) are satisfied if—

1. the floors are constructed of well-compacted, smooth finish concrete and graded to a drain; and
2. the internal surfaces are smooth, sealed and washable; and
3. joists between wall sections and walls and floors are sealed to prevent entry of water and pests; and
4. artificial lighting is designed to comply with AS 1680; and
5. all openings are fitted with doors, windows or screens; and
6. ventilation is provided in accordance with F6D6.

An adequate and suitable supply of water must be available for plant sanitation, teat washing, milk cooling and vat rinsing.