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10842w W .. ORDINANCE N0. lox 842 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE INSTALLATION AND CLEANING OF CLEANED -IN -PLACE MILK PIPELINE SYSTEMS ON DAIRY FARMS, - REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR THE INSTALL- ATION OF PIPELINE SYSTEMS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIREECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTIE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this ordinance. A. C.I.P. MILK PIPELINE SYSTEM. This term, for the purpose of this ordinance, shall include the milk pipeline, releaser, milk pump, milk receiver, milk tubes, and milker units and similar appurtenances. B. PRESSURE SYSTEM OF C.I.P. PIPELINES. This system is for cleaning the pipelines by forcing a sufficient volume of solutions, beginning and ending in the milk room, through the system by pressure, produced by a pump of sufficient capacity, to effectively clean the system. C. VACUUM SYSTEM OF C.I.P. PIPELINES. This system is for cleaning the pipelines where a return circulat- ing line is used., by repeatedly drawing the cleaning solution through the pipe- lines and returning it to the circulating unit located in the milk room. D. VACULE- GRAVITY SYSTEM OF C.I.P. PIPELINES. This system is for cleaning a single run of pipelines, where no return line is used, by repeatedly drawing the cleaning solution through the pipelines to a solution tank located at the terminal end of the line, and reversing the direction of flow to return the solution by gravity to the original reservoir in the milk room., by using a device which will, on each cycle, assure emptying of the solution into the original reservoir. E. HEALT11 OFFICER. The term Health Officer shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas or his authorized representative. SECTION 2. PERMIT. No producer shall install or use a C.I.P. pipeline system on a dairy farm, for which a Little Rock Health Department permit is required, until plans have been submitted to, and approved by, the Little Rock Health Department. L' L'v . L' -11 -2- The plans shall include a dimensional drawing of the entire system and shall show, in detail, the following and such other information as the Health Officer may require s 1.-- Circuit for milking and circuit for cleaning with respective directions of flow. 2. Degree and direction of pipeline pitch. 3,—A3.1 appurtenances. 4.-- Location of drain points in relation to milk room. 5.-- Fittings, valves, and appurtenances requiring manual cleaning. 6.-- Mterial of which all components are constructed. 7,--Name of manufacturer and type of system. 8. --Name and address of dealer- installer. 9.--Name and address of producer. A detailed schedule of cleaning procedure shall accompany each set of plans. The schedule shall indicate the detergent to be used and the manufacturerts name and recommendation with respect to concentration, period of circulation and temperatures to be maintained. In all cases the detergent shall be compatible with the water supply. If the plans and schedules of cleaning are in compliance, authori- zation for installation may be granted; however, final approval shall be based upon a physical inspection, and if approved for a permit, thereafter no modification of, or additions thereto, shall be made without approval of the Health Officer. The permit shall be conspicuously posted in the milk room. SECTION 3• MATERIAL AND FACILITIES.. Item 1. -All milk contact surfaces, solution lines, wash tanks, fittings, vacuum lines from the milk receiver to the moisture trap, shall be constructed of 18.8 stainless steel with 180 grit finish or its equivalent, heat resistant glass, or equally corrosion resistant material which is,,non -toxic and non - absorbent. Gaskets shall be non- absorbent, non - toxic, self- centering and flush on the inside when fully compressed. Item 2.--An adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided. Item 3, - -The minimum capa:qity of the hot water tank shall be 30 gallons if gas heated, and 40 gallons if electrically heated, Water heating temperatures shall be maintained during the rinsing and washing operation, if recommended by the manufacturer. -3- Item 4. --A mixing valve for hot and cold water shall be provided. Item 5.-- Suitable brushes for cleaning and suitable tools for disassembling pipelines and fittings shall be provided. Item 6.--An approved thermometer must be provided for determining the termperatures of the cleaning solutions. SECTION 4. INS TALUTION . Item 1. --The entire pipeline system, including return lines, shall be installed so as to be completer self draining, and to avoid excess of agitation to minimize the possibility of rancidity. Risers are prohibited. All milk lines shall have a positive slope toward the milk receiver of not less than 1 inch per 10 feet and shall be firmly anchored in place in such manner as to prevent electrorsis. The pipeline system shall be so located as to require the shortest possible milk hose, which shall be free of loops and depressions, and connected to the pipeline system above the median line. Item 2.--All "'0 " ring and slip joint fittings must be taken down for cleaning after each milking. Item 3. - -Tbe vacuum line from the milk receiver shall have a positive drain to a moisture trap, and the vacuum line from the moisture trap shall not extend in a vertical position above the milk receiver more than 6 inches including the elbow. This section shall be demountable for inspection and there shall be no other physical connection between the vacuum lime and the milk pipeline. Item 4. - -No connecting valves are permitted between the milk lines and the solution lines, and the entire milk line and solution line shall be of the same diameter. Item 5.- -The wash solution tank shall be of stainless steel and have a minimum capacity of twice the volume of water required to fill the entire pipeline and shall be located in the milk room. Item 6.- No physical connection is permitted between the vacuum line and the milk line other than the moistwe trap and milk releaser. Item 7.— Ends of milk lines, milk valves, stall cocks on vacuum lines and other openings subject to contamination shall be capped. Item 8.— All equipment and parts thereof cleaned -in -place shall be of such design, construction and installation as to permit thorough cleaning, and easily dismantled for detailed inspection, and self draining* -4- Item 9.-A chemical test of the water shall be made to determine the compatibility with the detergent, and a copy of the water analysis, together with the detergent to be used, as well as the washing instructions, shall be posted in the milk roars. The installer shall mark the wash vat to indic4te the proper level of washing and rinsing solutions to be used. Item 10.-- Regardless of the C.I.P. method used, the pump shall be of sufficient size to cause enough turbulence and surge to insure adequate clean- ing, and in case the pressure method is used, it shall deliver not less than 25 gallons of solution per minute at the discharge end of 12 inch lines. In the vacuum - gravity system there shall be a cut -off valve located in the line to prohibit milk solids from entering the reservoir portion of the cleaning system, or the line shall be broken and capped during the milking operation, The clean- ing cycle shall be of such duration as to completely drain the line between each pulsation. SECTION 5• C=NING PROCEDURES. The following procedure shall be followed in the cleaning operation: Item 1.-- Imediately after milking., completely flush the entire system with water at a temperature of 100- 1050F, discharging into an open drain, until the affluent appears clear. Item 2.- -Vhile flushing the inside, rinse and brush clean the outside surfaces of the complete system. Item 3.-- Immediately after the prewash rinse, circulate a detergent solution of a completely dissolved, compatible, non - depositing pipeline cleaner. To insure proper cleaning, the recommendations of the manufacturer as to time, temperature, and concentration shall be followed. The amount of the wash solution shall be such that a reserve remains in the tank during the washing operation. Item 6—After the washing operation, thoroughly drain the detergent solution and then rinse with clean, tepid water and finally drain the entire system including milk valves, stall cocks on vacuum lines, hoses and milk pump, All openings shall be capped or otherwise protected from contamination. Item 5, --All equipment such as diaphragm pumps, some releasers, milk line valves, and other parts that cannot properly be cleaned-in-place shall be rinsed, brush- +washedo and sanitized in the conventional. manner. Item 6.-- Immediately before use, all the milk contact surfaces of the pipeline system shall be flushed for 5 minutes with a 50 ppm available chlorine solution. Chlorine solutions shall be made up in a concentration of at ,.east 100 ppm available chlorine. The entire system, including stall cocks, hoses j -5- and pumps, shall be completely drained, the final rinse shall contain a small amount (according to manufacturers direction) of an organic adid detergent. Item 7.--An cleaning and sanitizing solutions shall be freshly prepared for each use. Item 8. - -The inflation assemblies shall be brushed manually before being cleaned as components of the C.I.P. system. SECTION 6. PENALTY. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to permit suspension as provided for in Sections 3 and 5, of Ordinance No. 9961. SECTION 7. It has been determined that the lack of regulations and standards for the installation and cleaning of cleaned -in -place milk pipe line systems on dairy farms creates a condition that is hapardous to the public peace, health and safety of the citizens of Little Rock; and that this ordinance will substantially eliminate the said hazard; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance being necessary for the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval; and all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED: September 2, 1958 ATTEST: ,76 ty Clerk