The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Wales) Order 2006

PART 1 General procedures for cleansing and disinfection of premises

1.  This Part applies to all cleansing and disinfection of premises (including cleansing and disinfection of vehicles equipment and other things liable to spread disease on those premises).

2.  The National Assembly may by notice served on the occupier of any premises direct that any cleansing and disinfection operation must be carried out by that person and such a notice must state whether such cleansing and disinfection is to be carried out at the expense of that person or at the expense of the National Assembly.

3.  Every person carrying out cleansing or disinfection under this Schedule must do so in accordance with this Schedule and with any directions given by an inspector.

4.  Litter and faecal matter must be thoroughly soaked with disinfectant.

5.  All surfaces which may be contaminated must be brushed and scrubbed thoroughly, in particular floors, ramps, walls and the ground, followed by an application of disinfectant.

6.  Equipment or other things obstructing thorough cleansing and disinfection must be moved or dismantled where this is reasonably practicable.

7.  Water used for cleansing must be disposed of so as to minimise the risk of disease spread.

8.  Washing of surfaces with liquids under pressure must be carried out so as to minimise any risk of contamination.

9.  Equipment, installations or other things which may be contaminated must be cleansed and disinfected or destroyed.

10.  Every person carrying out cleansing and disinfection operations must make a written record of it. The record must include the date and time of the operation.

11.  The person in charge of a vehicle which is cleansed and disinfected under this Schedule must ensure, so far as is possible, that the record is kept with the vehicle at all times.