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(1) All parts of a facility shall be maintained in good repair. (7.1)

(2) Provisions shall be made to effectively collect, treat and dispose solid waste, including dead animals and liquid waste. Solid waste shall be stored, collected and disposed to minimize vermin infestation, odors and health hazards. (7.2)

(3) Chemicals, medications and other supplies shall be stored away from animal contact and from unauthorized persons. (7.3)

(4) All buildings, cages and runs shall be built to reasonably prevent the escape of any animal. A security fence or wall shall protect animals from trespassers. (7.4)

(5) The building(s), storage areas and waste handling facilities shall be secure from rodents, insects and other vermin. (7.5)

(6) Outside runs of facilities constructed after the effective date of these regulations shall be at least ten feet (3.05 meters) from the property line and at least 50 feet (15.25 meters) from all dwellings on adjacent property. (7.6)

(7) Outside runs of facilities in existence prior to the effective date of these regulations shall not create a nuisance or health hazard because of their proximity to abutting premises. (7.7)

(8) Animal and food waste, bedding, hair, dead animals and other waste material shall be disposed in accordance with Section 6.1, and at a frequency and location established in the Department Solid Waste Regulations. (7.8)

(9) The facility and premises shall be clean and free of litter, trash and garbage. (7.9)

(10) Runs using gravel shall be cleaned and sanitized by removing the soiled gravel. Disinfectants or deodorizers or both shall he used to control odors, if necessary. (7.10)

(11) All feed shall be free from contamination and adequately stored to protect against infestation or contamination by vermin. (7.11)

(12) All food products shall be stored on racks or shelves high enough above the floor that cleaning can be done efficiently and that rodent harborage shall be prevented. (7.12)

(13) All fencing shall be maintained in good repair and shall be of sufficient strength to protect the animals from injury, prevent escape and restrict the entrance of other animals. (7.13)

(14) Any broken sections or any areas in the fencing that may cause injury to the enclosed animals or allow them to escape shall be repaired immediately. (7.14)

(15) Noise beyond the property line of any facility shall not exceed legal limits. (7.15)

(16) All dogs shall be enclosed in a building(s) or shelter(s) between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. (7.16)

(17) Enclosures housing cats shall be provided with a receptacle(s) containing at least three inches (7.62 centimeters) deep of clean litter. (7.17)