S.L. 439.26 Art. 7Accommodation and equipment.  S.L. 439.21. 8 [S.L. 9

(1) Pet sitters and pet boarders shall at all times keep animals in an accommodation suitable to their species with respect to construction, size, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness. All of the accommodation shall be kept in a state of good repair.

(2) The enclosures where pet dogs are kept shall be in line with the requirements set out in the Keeping of Dogs Regulations.

(3) The Minister with the concurrence of the Director may issue detailed obligatory specifications of animal enclosures for main and isolation accommodation through a Government notice, which shall be updated from time to time as the Minister with the concurrence of the Director may deem fit and the said specifications shall be published in the Gazette. Pet sitters and pet boarders shall ensure that they are compliant with any notice issued in terms of this sub-regulation.

(4) Any enclosure in the accommodation shall be constructed in a way as to prevent the escape of animals. Suitable equipment for the capture of escaped animals shall be present in the accommodation. Personnel working within the accommodation shall be trained to use such equipment, and records of this training shall be available upon request by the Director.

(5) Pet sitters and pet boarders shall ensure that enclosures are designed in a way that animals cannot be harmed or injured. ACCOMMODATIONS AND PET BOARDING ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS FOR CATS AND 439.26 DOGS

(6) Pet sitters and pet boarders shall ensure that the enclosure is constructed of non-porous material and is appropriately treated, in particular:

(a) all exterior wood shall be smooth and treated against wood rot and only non-toxic products shall be used;

(b) all internal surfaces used in the construction of walls, floors, partition walls, doors and door frames shall be durable, smooth and impervious. There shall be no protruding or rough edges, which are likely to cause an animal to be injured in any way.

(7) Animal enclosures shall be constructed in a way that any inspection on them can be carried out easily. In the case of housing cats in cages on top of each other, the top cages shall be placed in such manner that the floor of the top cage is easily visible.

(8) Enclosures shall open on to secure areas to prevent the escape of animals. Access to the secure areas shall be through a double door lock.

(9) Accessories which are placed inside the animal enclosures shall be suitable for that species.

(10) During the day, light shall be provided to all exercise and sleeping areas in order that all parts are clearly visible.

(11) Ventilation shall be provided to all interior areas without the formation of excessive localised draughts in the sleeping area.

(12) Electrical circuits and electrical devices shall be kept in a manner to prevent animals from being harmed or injured.

(13) Facilities for isolating ill or injured animals shall be made available in the accommodation.

(14) A sink with a constant supply of hot water shall be provided in addition to any wash hand basin.

(15) The Director may require accommodations to introduce those additional measures which he deems necessary to ascertain the health conditions and behaviour of the animals such as closed-circuit television systems (CCTV):

Provided that such measures shall be determined by the Director following an analysis of the specific circumstances as the case may be. ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS FOR CATS AND

DOGS