8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1202-15, pt. 16
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
16.1. There must be an isolation area available for pet animals in boarding/training, dog breeder, cat breeder, and small animal breeder facilities. Facilities may submit written request to the Commissioner for an exemption from this requirement.16.2. There must be an isolation room available for pet animals in animal shelter, bird breeder, and retail/wholesale facilities. Facilities may submit written request to the Commissioner for an exemption from this requirement.16.3. This isolation room must have a separate wash sink with single service hand soap and towel dispenser. Facilities may submit written request to the Commissioner for an exemption from this requirement.16.4. The minimum space requirements for each species may be applied while an animal is in isolation.16.5. Cross-contamination during cleaning of isolation areas must be minimized by limiting direct contact between animals, limiting handling of the animals, and taking precautions to prevent contaminating other animals.16.6. Equipment for isolation must be used and stored exclusively in isolation.16.7. All surfaces in isolation must be water resistant and be able to be cleaned and sanitized. All occupied enclosures within isolation shall be cleaned and sanitized each day. Fish and amphibian enclosures must be cleaned and treated as appropriate for the species.39 CR 13, July 10, 2016, effective 7/30/201640 CR 09, May 10, 2017, effective 5/30/201742 CR 18, September 25, 2019, effective 10/30/201943 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/202044 CR 19, October 10, 2021, effective 10/30/202145 CR 10, May 25, 2022, effective 6/15/202246 CR 08, April 25, 2023, effective 5/15/2023