National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

d) The use of non-waterborne sanitary services, the premises shall comply with the specification of theSANS 10400.e) If chemical closet toilets are used during public events, an on-site maintenance team must beavailable on the premises for the duration of the event to prevent blockages and leakages fromcreating a nuisance and health hazard from occurring.3.4 Structural facilitiesThe building structures, floors, walls, ceilings and other aspects of the building must be in compliancewith the requirements of the National Building Regulations and the Building Standards Act 103 of 1977,as well as the SANS 10400.SECTION 17: KEEPING OF ANIMALS ON PREMISESFor the purpose of this document, keeping of animals on premises shall refer to agricultural holdings andany premises whereby animals are being kept for breeding, agriculture, selling, excludes premiseskeeping animals for research purposes.1. NORMS1.1 The premises operated under a permit issued by the local municipality, authorizing that activity.1.2 The premise in compliance with environmental health requirements.1.3 Animals kept on premises zoned for agricultural purposes by the relevant local municipality.1.4 Sanitation facilities available within 200m of the premises.1.5 Potable water available within 200m of the premises.2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MONITORING STANDARDS2.1 Environmental health inspections on premises used in connection with keeping of animals should beconducted to assess dirty and other unsatisfactory conditions.2.2 A risk assessment of the premises should be conducted by an EHP to assess conditions andoperations that are likely to pose a threat to human health by:• Identifying potential health hazards from breeding and/or the keeping of animals practices andassessing the likelihood of the hazards posing a risk;• Estimating the severity of the consequences, if harm is caused; and• Recommending action plans to management to eliminate the hazard or minimise its effectthrough control measures.2.3 The risk analysis should be done with specific focus to the following areas:• The handling, storage and keeping and or breeding practices;• Hygiene practices;• Water and sanitation practices;• Pest control methods;2.4 The risk profile of the specific premises should also inform the frequency of inspections of suchpremises.2.5 EH should liaise with owners or persons in charge of the premises to assist in becoming compliantwith relevant regulations and health requirements upon being notified or becoming aware of:• Newly constructed premises prior to commencement of operation; and• Proposed new premises for keeping of animals.2.6 Inspection checklists should be designed and utilized during all environmental health inspections. Thedesign of the checklists should be guided by the requirements for the premises.2.7 An inspection report indicating the conditions of the premises as well as relevant healthrecommendations should be issued to the owner or person in charge after every inspection.2.8 EH must conduct an audit of waste generation, collection and storage on the premises to estimate thepotential risks of hazardous waste in the context of environmental health and safety; including anaudit of waste processing and treatment processes.2.9 Health education should form an integral part of all environmental health compliance monitoringinspections.DOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 59