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Subd. 8. Ventilation. An indoor confinement area must be ventilated. Drafts, odors, and <br />moisture condensation must be minimized. Auxiliary ventilation, such as exhaust fans, vents, and <br />air conditioning, must be used when the ambient temperature rises to a level that may endanger <br />the health of the animal. <br />Subd. 9. Lighting. An indoor confinement area must have at least eight hours of illumination <br />sufficient to permit routine inspection and cleaning. <br />Subd. 10. Confinement and exercise area surtaces. Where applicable, the interior surfaces of <br />confinement and exercise areas, including crates or containers, must be constructed and <br />maintained so that they are substantially impervious to moisture and may be readily cleaned. <br />They musi protect the animal from injury and be kept in good repair. _ <br />Subd. 11. Drainage. Where applicable, a suitable method must be used to rapidly eliminate <br />excess fluids from confinemen# areas. <br />Subd. 12. Sanitation. Food and water receptacles must be accessible to each animal and <br />located so as to minimize contamination by excreta. Feeding and water receptacles must be kept <br />clean. Disposable food receptacles must be discarded when soiled. Measures must be taken to <br />protect animals from being contaminated with water, wastes, and harmful chemicals. Wastes <br />must be disposed of properEy. Where applicable, flushing methods and a disinfectant must be <br />used periodically. Bedding, if used, must be kept clean and dry. Outdoor enclosures must be <br />kept clean and base material replaced as necessary. <br />