9639ORDINANCE NO. 9639
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE BULK SYSTEM OF HAMLING,
STORAGE, AMID TRANSPORTATION OF NLCLK FROM 1,AlfMS TO
PLANTS, AND r'UR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE r,'OCK,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. In addition to meeting all applicable require-
ments, as provided for in Ordinance No. 7023 and all amendments
thereto, for the handling, storage and transportation of Grade
A raw milk from farms to plants, the following additional re-
quirements shall be met by those using the bulk system of
handling, storage, and transportation of milk.
SECTION 2. Milk Room Facilities.
A. A thirty- gallon water heater shall be provided
when the milk storage tank is of 300 - gallon
capacity or less, and a fifty - gallon water seater
shall be provided when the storage tank is of a
larger capacity.
B. There shall be a water connection line adjacent
to, or immediately convenient to, the milk stor-
age tank supplied with a short length of flexible
hose for use in rinsing the storage tank with
tepid z,.ater. Hose racks shall be provided for
storage of water hoses when not in use.
C. The milk conductor opening shall be located in
the milk house or milk room nearest the normal
loading position of the milk transport tank. The
opening shall be not more than 6 inches in diame-
ter and located not less than 8 inches above the
floor, and shall be equipped with self - closing
covers, and shall drain to the inside of the milk
room.
D. When electricity is the motive power for the milk
transport tank milk pump, an electrical connection,
of approved safety type, shall be provided near the
milk conductor opening.
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E. The milk room shall be of a size than an 18 -inch
clearsnce of the tank and its appurtenances from
the walls and at least the same distance from other
machinery, equipment-or facilities, shall be provided.
SECTION 3. Milk Storage Tank.
A. Construction. Type, construction and size of the bulk
milk storage tank shall meet approval of the Health
Officer. The bulk milk storage tank shall be so
located that the floor dranin is accessible for clean-
ing.
The outlet of the tank shall be protected by a sani-
tary cap at all times except during the unloading
operation, and when necessary for cleaning and in-
spection.
The measuring device shall comply with the sanitation
specifications of the 3 A Sanitary Stand4rds.
B. Size of Bulk Milk Storage Tanks. It is recommended
that bulk milk storage tanks be of a size equal to at
least 150' of estimated largest daily production. In
case of an emergency a tank of this capacity should
accommodate tl-e storage of three complete milking
operations, or additions to the milking herd not
presently contemplated. If tre herd production
becomes such that the farm bulk milk storage tank
would be filled beyond capacity, such surplus milk
shall not be collected by the bulk milk transportation
tank operator, nor shall such surplus milk be received
at a milk plant or milk receiving station holding Little
Rock Health Department Milk plant or milk receiving
station permit unless all requirements for production,
cooling and storage of Grade A raw milk in cans are
complied with.
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C. Milk Conductor. For conducting milk from the farm tank to the
transport tank a non -toxic type tubing may be used. The mini-
mum inside diameter of the tubing shall be at least 1 3/8 inches
and length not to exceed 8 feet. The maximum length for each
complete conductor unit shall not exceed 16 feet. The sections
shall be joined by the use of sanitary demountable fittings
which shall be disconnected only for inspection or cleaning.
The fitting that attaches the milk conductor to the farm bulk
tank shall be provided with a sanitary protective cap kept in
place when the conductor is not used for conducting milk or
• during cleaning operations.
D. Cleaning and Sanitizing of Bulk Milk Tanks. A definite procedure
for cleaning and bactericidal treatment of milk contact surfaces
of all farm milk equipment shall be followed at each farm using
bulk milk storage tanks. Milk plants receiving the milk from
farms using bulk tanks shall furnish copies of the cleaning
procedure which shall be posted in a conspicuous place on an
inside wall of the milk house or milk room of each producer
participating in the bulk milk program. The procedure shall be
as follows:
1. The farm storage tank shall be rinsed with tepid water and
the agitator removed from the tank for washing. This shall
be done by the transport tank driver immediately after the
tank is emptied.
Note: It is advisable that tepid water (80 -90 F) be used for rinsing
the tank. This will assist in driving refrigerant gas into the
compressor and renders the milk contact surface ready for the
hot wash solution. It is also understood that the refrigerating
'unit must be shut off during the washing operation.
2. The cleaning operations shall follow without unenecessaryy
delay., by brush washing all utensil surfaces with hot
(120 -130 F) detergent solution and rinsing with hot water.
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3. All equipment pert to the milk storage tank such as agitator,
draw -pipe, outlet valve, measuring device and related equip-
ment, shall immediatley after washing, be placed in their
respective positions in the storage tank until the next use.
4. All milk contact surfaces shall be given an approved bacteri-
cidal treatment just immediately before use.
5. The protective cap at the bottom outlet shall be loosened
after sanitizing to permit drainage of any solution which
may have collected.
SECTION 4- Cooling of Milk. Milk shall be cooled to 50 F or less within
one hour after the milking of the herd is completed and to
40
F within
2 hours
after milking and shall be maintained at
40
F or less
until
delivered.
SECTION 5. Farm Bulk Milk Transportation Tank Operator.
A. (qualifications and Duties.
1. The transportation tank operator shall be qualified to carry
out methodes necessary for the sseptic collection of milk
samples and the sanitary transfer of milk from the farm storage
tank to the transport tank. He must also be able to distinguish
non - conforming milk by sight or smell, since with him rests the
decision to reject or accept the milk.
2. Non - conforming milk shall not be added to the bulk milk storage
tank. The milk transport operator shall observe and check the
milk for non - conformity before pumping to the tank truck. The
supply of milk shall be rejected if evidence of non - conforming
milk is observed. Non - Conforming milk is milk which is bloody,
stringy, or indicates mastitis or other diseased condition, or
which was not cooled immediately after milking to 50 F or less
within one hour after milking or which has not been maintained
at a temperature of 50 F or less until collection.
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3. The milk transport operator shall be of clean, tidy personal
habits and shall wear clean outer clothing:, preferably of
light color. He shall wash his hands thoroughly just before
handling milk contact equipment on each farm.
4. Rulti -use milk contact equipment such as sampling devices
shall be thoroughly washed and sanitized before each use.
5. ?rdhen making the duplicate weigh sheets, showing the date and
producer's name, he shall also record the temperature of the milk
in the tank.
6. Immediately upon unloading the milk storage tank, he shall rinse
the tank of milk solids wit, tepid water and remove the agitator.
Frozen milk if present shall be removed.
7. He shall complete the milk collection route with the least
amount of delay.
Because of the responsibility of his position, no person shall
be employed as a farm bulk milk transport operator until his
qualifications have been examined and approved by the Health
Department. He shall make application to the Health Department
for examination of qualifications relating to his duties, sub-
mit to such examination and obtain written authorization before
assuming such duties.
This authorization may be witl_ drawn by the Health Department
for any willful or deliberate attempt by the applicant to
circumvent or otherwise hinder the application of these re-
gulations, after a hearing by the Board of Health.
SECTION 6. Bulk Milk Transportation Tanks,
A. Permits. Any person contemplating transportation of bulk farm milk
from the dairy farm to a milk plant or milk receiving station shall
first obtain a bulk farm milk transport permit from the Health
Department.
B. Specifications. 11ilk transportation tanks for transporting milk
from farms to plants shall comply ,pith the specifications of the
United States Public Health Service Standard Milk Ordinance and
Code with reference to the utilit;r, construction, cleaning and
bactericidal treatment, the use of identification taCs in?icat no
such treatment, and in �.C(34tion, t' e riilk t ^arsp o_rt wall be
equipped wit! -, :
1. A tight, insulated cabinet, the inner surfaces of stain-
less steel construction, of ample size and structure to
provide storage of all equipment used for milk handling
purposes, such as pump milk conductors anc sampling
equipment.
2. A refrigerated separated compartment for storage of samp-
les.
C. Unloading of Flilk, bilk from the transport tank shall be un-
loaded in a place and in a manner ;:hick will prevent the conta-
mination of the product during the operations.
1. Unloading of the milk may be performed by the use of
equipment similar to that used in he loading the tank.
The same type flexible tubing or stainless steel tubing
may be used. The unloading platform shall be of concrete
and graded to drain, and ,-he location shall be approved
by the 'ealth Officer.
2. Farm bulk milk transportation tanks used to transport
successive loads of milk from farms to milk plants or
milk receiving stations shall be required to be cleanad
and bactericidally treated, after the removal of each
successive load.
SECTION 7. Permits.
A. Producers Holding Health Department Permit. A producer al-
ready holding a Health Department permit, desiring to handle
milk according to the bulk system shall first make application
to the health Department and shall show evidence of satisfactory
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production of Grade A raw milk as shown by the last four tests.
No producer shall install a bulk tank unless authorized in writ-
ing by the Health Officer.
B. Only farm bulk milk transportation tanks holding a Health Department
farm bulk milk transportation tank permit shall be allowed to trans-
port milk from a milk producer holding a Health Department milk
plant permit.
C. The acceptance of milk from sources not authorized which is deli-
vered to a plant holding, a Health Department milk plant or milk
receiving station permit shall be cause for revocation of the farm
bulk milk transportation tank permit.
SECTION 8. Milk Plant Responsibilities,
A. The milk plant shall be responsible for the rejection of non - conforming
milk into the plant.
B. At least bi- weekly and as often as otherwise directed by the Health
Department a sample of milk from each farm storage tank shall be
collected by a plant -representative. The milk samples shall be
examined bacteriologically in accordance with the current edition
of Standard Methods of Milk Analysis. All samples shall be collected
aseptically.
C. Provision shall be made for the proper storage and refri.- eration of
samples between the '-ime of collec:;ion and testing.
D. Records of quality tests shall be held in the plant riles at least
90 days and shall be made available to the Health Department u.;c_.
request.
E. Suitable facilities including hot and cold running water, a concrete
floor with proper drainage and waste. Disposal shall be provided
for washing and sanitizing transportation tanks, tubing and accessories.
SECTION 9. Upon the conviction of any person, firm or corporation for violat-
ing any provisions of this Ordinance, they shall be subject to a minimum fine of
$25.00 and a maximum of $100.00. That each day shall be considered a separate
offense.
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SECTION 10. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed. finless the provisions of this ordinance are put
into effect immediately,, the peace, health and safety of the Citizens
of the City of Little Rock will ae adversely affected and therefore an
emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after its passage and approval,
PASSED I September 13, 1954
AT 'EST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Acting Mayor