NCC 2019 Volume One Amendment 1
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Tas Part H107 Farm dairy premises
This part is applicable to every farm dairy as covered by the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Act.
Dairies must be constructed in such a manner that contamination of milk can be avoided.
The walls (including the walls of the pit of a herringbone design milking shed) must be non absorbent and easy to clean.
The floor of a holding yard and a milking shed must be non absorbent, easy to clean and free-draining.
The lighting of a holding yard and a milking shed must be adequate for proper milking.
The working space in a milking shed is to be sufficient to minimise the risk of contamination of milk during milking.
Effluent from a holding yard and a milking shed is to be drained to a suitable point for disposal.
The requirements of (a), (b) and (c) are satisfied if—
the walls are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete or other material sealed to be impervious to moisture; and
the floors are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete and graded to a drain; and
joints between wall sections and walls and floors are sealed to prevent entry of water and pests; and
artificial lighting is designed to comply with AS 1680.
A Milk Receiving Area and Milk Storage Room must—
have internal surfaces that are smooth, non-absorbent, free-draining and easy to clean; and
be constructed so as to prevent the entry of dust, insects, pests, birds and animals; and
have adequate artificial lighting that—
is located to provide a clear view of the milk for grading and measuring purposes; and
the lights over a bulk vat are to be protected to prevent glass entering the vat if the light is broken; and
have switches appropriately located at the milk collection areas; and
have adequate ventilation to aid the drying of floors and walls between milkings.
The requirements of (a) are satisfied if—
the floors are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete and graded to a drain; and
the internal surfaces are smooth, sealed and washable; and
joints between wall sections and walls and floors are sealed to prevent entry of water and pests; and
artificial lighting is designed to comply with AS 1680; and
all openings are fitted with doors, windows or screens; and
the milk is stored in a bulk storage tank which complies with AS 1187; and
ventilation is provided in accordance with F4.5.
An adequate and suitable supply of water must be available for plant sanitation, teat washing, milk cooling and vat rinsing.