Md. Code Regs. 10.15.09.15

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 10.15.09.15 - Dairy Farm Construction and Plan Submission

Pursuant to the standards set forth in the Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Section 12, for construction, reconstruction, or extensive alteration of a dairy farm, a person shall submit to the Department:

A. A plan and specifications before:

(1) Constructing or reconstructing a:

(a) Milk house;

(b) Milking barn;

(c) Milking stable; or

(d) Milking parlor;

(2) Converting or remodeling an existing building or structure for use as a:

(a) Milk house;

(b) Milking barn;

(c) Milking stable; or

(d) Milking parlor; or

(3) Adding, modifying, or replacing:

(a) A bulk milk tank;

(b) An entire milking system;

(c) Any part of a milking system;

(d) A washing system;

(e) Any part of a washing system; or

(f) A cooling system, including a plate cooler or bulk tank cooling system;

B. A plan and drawing bearing the name of a professional engineer or a representative of the company performing the work;

C. Contact information for the dairy farm, including:

(1) The full name, title, and telephone number of each applicant;

(2) The name of the dairy farm;

(3) The mailing address;

(4) The location; and

(5) Directions to the site;

D. A site drawing showing:

(1) The location of:

(a) The milk house;

(b) The milking barn;

(c) The milking stable;

(d) The milking parlor; and

(e) Each animal housing area; and

(2) Approximate distances in feet from the locations in §D(1) of this regulation, to:

(a) Cow yards;

(b) Ditches;

(c) Frost free style watering hydrants;

(d) Manure pits;

(e) Septic systems;

(f) Silos;

(g) Streams; and

(h) Wells or other approved water systems;

E. A detailed drawing:

(1) Of the interior, indicating dimensions, of:

(a) The milk house;

(b) The milking barn;

(c) The milking stable;

(d) The milking parlor; and

(e) Each animal housing area; and

(2) Showing the location of:

(a) Back/low prevention devices;

(b) Chemical dispensers;

(c) Compressors;

(d) Equipment;

(e) Floor drains;

(f) Frost free style watering hydrants;

(g) Hose bibs;

(h) Lighting;

(i) Pre-coolers;

(j) Toilets;

(k) Washing systems; and

(I) Watering troughs;

F. For pipeline and milking system installations:

(1) The make, model number, quantity, and specifications of milking equipment including pipeline and milking units;

(2) The make and model number of pumps used in the milking system, including specifications such as horsepower and cubic feet per minute;

(3) A drawing of the parlor or barn showing the location of:

(a) Milking equipment;

(b) Pipelines, including size and length of the piping;

(c) Wash lines, including size and length of each wash line;

(d) Receivers, if applicable;

(e) Pre-coolers, if applicable;

(f) Any other milk equipment; and

(g) The milk house, bulk tank, and animal housing area in relation to the milking parlor or milking barn;

(4) A description and diagram of the location of the backflow protection methods or devices that will be installed to protect the:

(a) Potable water supply on all plate coolers;

(b) Chemical pumps:

(c) Water lines; and

(d) Other fixtures;

(5) The type, such as gas or electric, and capacity of the hot water heating system; and

(6) Information and specifications for booster or supplemental heating systems, if utilized; and

G. For bulk tank or milk cooling systems installation:

(1) A drawing of the milk house with bulk tank location, floor drain locations, and clearance dimensions on both sides, in front, and above the manhole of the bulk tank;

(2) If part of a new installation, specific floor, wall, and ceiling finishes;

(3) Bulk tank specifications and cooling system specifications, including:

(a) Make;

(b) Model number; and

(c) Capacity; and

(4) Pre-cooler type and British thermal units capability, if applicable.

Md. Code Regs. 10.15.09.15

Regulation .15 adopted effective 46:10 Md. R. 485, eff. 5/20/2019