Eggs and poultry
Legislation in the eggs and poultry sector
Housing
Many agricultural buildings are exempt from the Building Regulations – but not all. For those which are not exempted, details must be submitted to the Local Authority before work commences.
Implementing Authority: Local Authority.
Source of Further Information: Local Authority and ADAS.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
These Regulations aim to improve the overall management and co-ordination of health, safety and welfare throughout all stages of a construction project. The Regulations require the client, designer and contractor to all be involved, and for a Planning Supervisor to be appointed. Required documentation includes a health and safety plan for the project and a health and safety file for the finished job.
Implementing Authority: Health and Safety Executive
Source of Further Information: HSE and ADAS
British Standard 5502. Buildings and Structures for Agriculture
BS 5502 applies to buildings and standards used for agriculture and covers building design including selection and use of construction materials, pollution control and fire precautions. Conforming to BS 5502 is not required by law but is strongly recommended in order to show ‘best practice’.
Source of further Information: British Standards Institute and ADAS
The Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2000
Buildings, fittings such as cages and pens, and other equipment shall not harm poultry and must be capable of being cleaned and disinfected. Poultry (other than hens kept in battery cages) shall be kept on, or have access at all times to, well maintained litter or to a well-drained area for resting.
These Regulations also detail the requirements for laying hens in cages. See Animal Welfare Section for full details.
Implementing Authority and Source of Further Information: State Veterinary Service
Page last modified: 23 March 2006