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CODE ON SANITATION

WHEREAS, the health of the people, being of

paramount importance, all efforts of publicservices should be directed towards theprotection and promotion of health; and

WHEREAS, the advance in the field ofsanitation in recent years, there arisesthe need for updating and codifying ourscattered sanitary laws to ensure that the

are in keeping with modern standards ofsanitation and provide a handy referenceand guide for their enforcement;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS,President of the Philippines, by virtue ofthe powers vested in me by theConstitution, do hereby order and decree

the following Code on Sanitation:

Chapter 1- General Provisions

Sec. 1. Title. - The title of this Code is"Code on Sanitation of the Philippines"

Sec. 2. Definition of Terms. - Whenever any

of the following words or terms are usedherein or in any rules or regulation issuedunder this Code, it shall have the meaninggiven it in this section, as follows:

a. Code - Code on Sanitation of thePhilippines

b. Department - The Department ofH

ealth.

c. Secretary - The Secretary of Health.

d. Regional Director - An official whoheads a Regional Health Office.


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e. Local Health Authority - An official oremployee responsible for the application ofa prescribe health measure in a localpolitical subdivision.

f. Health Officer - Provincial, City orMunicipal Health Officer.

g. Engineer - A Sanitary Engineer.

h. Section - Any section of this codeunless the term refers to other statutes

which are specifically mentioned.

Sec. 3. Functions of the Department ofHealth. - The Department shall have thefollowing powers and functions:

a. Undertake the promotion and preservationof the health of the people and raise the

health standards of individuals andcommunities throughout the Philippines.

b. Extend maximum health services to the people in rural areas and provide medicalcare to those who cannot afford it byreason of poverty;

c. Develop, administer and coordinatevarious health activities and services which shall include public health, preventive, curative and rehabilitativeprograms, medical care, health and medicaleducation services;

d. Upgrade the standards of medical

practice, the quality of health servicesand programs to assure the people of betterhealth services;


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e. Assist local health agencies indeveloping public health programs including medical care, and promote medical andpublic health research;

f. Issue permits to establish and operategovernment and private hospitals, clinics,dispensaries, schools of nursing,midwifery, and other para-medical courses,puericulture centers, clinical laboratoriesand blood banks.

g. Prescribe standard rates of fees forhealth, medical, laboratory, and otherpublic health services; and

h. Performs such other functions as may beprovided by law.

Sec. 4. Authority of the Secretary. - In

addition to the powers and authority of theSecretary which are provided by law, he islikewise empowered to promulgate rules andregulations for the proper implementationand enforcement of the provisions of thisCode.

Sec. 5. Authority of the Bureau ofDirectors. - The Bureau Directors shall beresponsible for staff activities involvingthe development of plans, programs.operating standards and managementtechniques in their respective field ofassignment.

Sec. 6.Au

thority of the RegionalDirectors. - The Regional Directors shalladminister health functions in theirregions, implement policies, standards and programs involving health services; and


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enforce the provisions of this Code and therules and regulations promulgated by theSecretary under this Code.

Sec. 7. Authority of Health Officers. - Thehealth officers shall administer healthfunctions in areas under their jurisdictionand enforce the provisions of this Code andthe rules and regulations promulgated bythe Secretary under this Code.

Sec. 8. Miscellaneous Provisions. -

a. International treaties, agreements andconventions - The Republic of thePhilippines recognizes internationaltreaties, agreement and conventions on public health. Their provisions may beconsidered parts of this Code provided they

do not contravene the Constitution,existing laws or any provision of thisCode.

b. Rights and proceedings - Any proceedingwhich has commenced or any right which hasaccrued upon the effectivity of this Codeshall not be affected by any of its

provisions. However, matters of procedureand rights arising after the date ofeffectivity of this Code shall conform tothe provisions hereof.

c. Delegation of power and assignment ofduty - Whenever a power is granted or aduty is assigned to any public health

officer in this Code, the power may beexercised by a deputy or agent of theofficial pursuant to law, unless it isexpressly provided otherwise in this Code.


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d. Language required - Any notice, report,statement or record required or authorizedby this Code, shall be written in Englishor Pilipino.

e. Mailing of notices - Unless otherwiseexpressly provided, any notice required tosent to any person by any provision of thisCode, shall be sent through the postalservice. The affidavit of the official oremployee who mailed the notice is prima

facie evidence that the notice was sent asprescribed herein.

f. Condemnation and seizure of property -Then any property is officially condemnedor seized by government authorities in theinterest of public health, the ownerthereof shall not be entitled to

compensation.

g. Command responsibility - When a duty isexpressly vested in a health officer as provided in this Code, it shall beunderstood that it shall likewise be theconcern of the superiors of the healthoffice under the principle of command

responsibility.

Chapter II. Water SupplySec. 9. Prescribed Standards andProcedures. - Standards for drinking waterand their bacteriological and chemical

examinations, together with the evaluationof results, shall conform to the criteriaset by the National Drinking WaterStandards. The treatment of water to renderit safe for drinking, and the disinfection


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of contaminated water sources together withtheir distribution systems shall be inaccordance with procedures prescribed bythe Department.

Sec. 10. Jurisdiction of the Department. -The approval of the Secretary or that ofhis duly authorized representative isrequired in the following cases:

a. Sites of water sources before theirconstruction;

b. Delivery of water to consumers from newor recently repaired water systems;

c. Operation of a water system after anorder of closure was issued by theDepartment;

c. Plans and specifications of watersystems of subdivisions and projects priorto the construction of housing unitsthereat; and

e. Certification of potability of drinkingwater.

Sec. 11. Types of Water ExaminationsRequired. - The following examinations arerequired for drinking water:a. Initial examination - The physical,chemical and bacteriological examinationsof water from newly constructed systems orsources are required before they areoperated and opened for public use.

Examination of water for possible radioactive contamination should also be doneinitially.


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b. Periodic examination - Water fromexisting sources is subject to bacteriological examination as often as possible but the interval shall not belonger than six months, while generalsystematic chemical examination shall beconducted every 12 months or oftener.Examination of water sources shall beconducted yearly for possible radioactivecontamination.

Sec. 12. Examining Laboratories andSubmission of Water Samples. - Theexamination of drinking water shall be performed only in private or governmentlaboratories duly accredited by theDepartment. It is the responsibility ofoperators of water systems to submit toaccredited laboratories duly accredited by

the Department. It is the responsibility ofoperators of water systems to submit toaccredited laboratories water samples forexamination in a manner and at suchintervals prescribed by the Department.

Sec. 13. Other protective Measures. - Toprotect drinking water from contamination,the following measures shall be observed:

a. Washing clothes or bathing within aradius of 25 meters from any well or othersource of drinking water is prohibited.

b. No artesians, deep or shallow well shall be constructed within 25 meters from any

source of pollution.

c. No radioactive sources or materialsshall be stored within a radius of 25 meters from any well or source is


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adequately and safely enclosed by propershielding .

d. No person charged with the management of

a public water supply system shall permitany physical connection between itsdistribution system and that any other water supply, unless the latter isregularly examined as to its quality bythose in charge is made and found to besage and potable .

e. The installation of booster pump to boost water direct from the waterdistribution line of a water supply system where low-water pressure prevails isprohibited.

Chapter III. Food EstablishmentSec. 14. Sanitary Permit. -

a. No person or entity shall operate a foodestablishment for public patronage withoutsecuring a permit from the local healthoffice. The term " food establishment" asused in this chapter means an establishment where food or drinking are manufactured,processed, stored, sold or served.

b. Every Sanitary Permit shall be posted ina conspicuous place of the establishment.

c. Fees - The fees payable on applicationsfor permits and upon the issuance, renewaland noting of such certificates shall be is

such amounts as the City or MunicipalAuthority may by resolution impose.

d. Noting of Permit - Within 14 days afterany chance n the ownership or occupancy of


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any establishment, the new occupant shallapply to the City or Municipal HealthOfficer to have such change noted in therecords and on the permit certificate whichhe shall produce for the purpose and shall pay the corresponding fee in respect ofsuch noting.

e. Record of Permit Certificates. -

1. Every City or Municipality shall keep arecord of all establishments in respect of which permits have been issued and allpermit certificates and renewals thereof;

f. The record shall in every case show thefollowing:i. The name and address of the holder ofthe permit who in every case shall be theactual occupier of the establishment :

ii. The location of the establishment;

iii. The purpose or purposes for which thepermit has been issued;

iv. The date the first permit was issuedand the dates of any renewal thereof.

v. Every change of occupation and management of the establishment since thefirst permit was issued; and

vi. Conditions under which the permit wasissued or any renewal thereof granted;

The record shall be available at all

reasonable times for inspection by anyofficer of the Department of Health.

Sec. 15. Health Certificates. - No personshall be employed in any food establishment


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without a Health Certificate issued by thelocal health authority. This certificateshall be issued only after the required physical and medical examinations are performed and immunizations areadministered at prescribed intervals.

Sec. 16. Quality and Protection ofFood. - All food must be obtained from sourcesapproved by the local health authority. Inthis regard, the following requirements are

applicable:

a. Meats, meat products and fish shall be procured for sources under sanitary orveterinary supervision.

b. All meat and fish shall be properlycooked before serving .

c. No meat products fish, vegetables andother food sources shall be procured fromsources or areas known to have beenaffected by radioactivity as for example,areas contaminated with a very large amountof radioactive fallout.

d. Milk and fluid milk products shall beobtained from sources approved by the localhealth authority. Milk obtained from othersources must be sterilized, pasteurized orotherwise heated.

e. Milk shall be stored in a refrigerator.Canned or packaged milk, other than milk

powders, shall be refrigerated after thecontainer has been opened.

f. All perishable and potentially hazardousfoods shall be stored at 45F (7C ) orbelow.


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g. Cooked food intended to be served hotshall be kept at a temperature not lowerthan 140F (60C )

h. Raw fruits and vegetables shall bethoroughly washed before they are used.

Sec. 17. Structural Requirements. - Foodestablishments shall be constructed inaccordance with the following requirements:

1. No person shall use any room or place

for or in connection with the preparation,storage, handling or sale of any article offood

a. Which is at anytime used or in directcommunication with a sleeping apartment ortoilet.

b. In which any animal is kept; or

c. which is or has been used for any purpose which would be likely tocontaminate the food or to affectinjuriously its wholesomeness orcleanliness; or

d. Which is not used exclusively for the purpose: Provided, that in departmentstores or multi-purpose businessestablishments, food may be manufactured, prepared, cooked, stored, or sold only inthe area set aside exclusively for saidpurpose and for which a sanitary permit hasbeen issued.

2. No sanitary permit shall be issued forany premises to be used for the preparation, handling and sale of food


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unless it is constructed in accordance withthe following requirements:a. Floors - The Floors shall be-i. Constructed of concrete or otherimpervious and easily cleaned material thatis resistant to wear and corrosion andshall be adequately graded and drained;

All angles between the floors and wallsshall be rounded off to a height of notless than 3 inches (7.62 cm.) from the

floor; or

ii. Constructed or wood with dovetailed ortongue and grooved floor boards laid on afirm foundation and tightly clampedtogether with all angles between the floorand walls rounded off to height of 3 inches(7.62 cm.); or

iii. Constructed in accordance with therequirements of sub-clause i. and ii. ofthis clause and covered with linoleum,smooth surfaced rubber or similar materialfixed to the floor with cement or suitableadhesive: Provided, That with the approvalin writing of the local authority, floors

may be covered with carpets or other floorcovering in those parts of the premises where such carpets or coverings can besatisfactorily cleaned and maintained.

b. Wallsi. The internal surface of walls shall havea smooth, even, non-absorbent surface

capable of being readily cleaned withoutdamage to the surface and constructed ofdust-proof materials;


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ii. The walls, where subject to wetting orsplashing, shall be constructed ofimpervious, non-absorbent materials to aheight of not less than 79 inches (2meters) from the floor.

iii. The internal walls shall be painted inlight colors or treated with such other wall finish as the health authority mayprescribed.

c. Ceilingsi. All ceilings or, if no ceiling is provided, the entire under-surface of theroof shall be dust-proof and washable.

ii. The ceiling or under-surface of theroof of rooms in which food is prepared or packed or in which utensils or hands are

washed shall be smooth, non-absorbent andlight coloured.

d. Lightingi. The general standards of illuminationprovided shall permit effective inspectionand cleaning and shall be sufficientintensity appropriate to the purpose for

which any room or place is used;

ii. In rooms where food is prepared or packed or in which utensils or hands arehands are washed there shall be a minimumillumination intensity of 20-foot candles;in premises where food is consumed, thereshall be a minimum illumination intensity

of 5-foot candles. Intensities ofillumination shall be measured at a point30 inches (76.20 cm.) above the floor;


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iii. All lightning shall be reasonably freefrom glare and distributed so as to avoidshadows;

iv. At other areas or working surfaces, theillumination shall be of such intensity asmay be required by the health authority.

e. Ventilationi. Ventilation shall be provided whichshall be effective and suitable to maintaincomfortable condition;

ii. The ventilation shall be adequate to prevent the air from becoming excessivelyheated, prevent condensation and theformation of excess moisture on walls,ceilings and for the removal ofobjectionable odors, fumes and impurities;

iii. In the absence of effective naturalventilation, mechanical ventilation withairflow from a clean area, and dischargingin such manner as not to create a nuisance,shall be provided;

iv. Canopies, air ducts, fans or otherappliances shall be provided as required bythe health authority in particularcircumstances;

v. Effective provision shall be made forsecuring and maintaining a reasonabletemperature;

f. Overcrowding - There shall be sufficient

floor space to enable every person workingthereon to carry out his duties efficientlyand to permit easy access for cleaning.Working spaces, aisles or passageways andareas to which customers have access shall


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unobstructed and sufficient to permitmovement of employees and customers withoutcontamination of food by clothing orpersonal contact.

g. Changerooms

i. There shall be provided adequate andsuitable lockers or other facilities forthe orderly storage of clothing andpersonal belongings of employees or personsengaged or employed in the premises. Suchfacilities shall be so situated andarranged so that there is no contaminationof food by contact with clothing, and wherethe number of persons engaged or employedis four or more of either sex, there shall be provided separate changing rooms foreach sex.

ii. If required in writing by the localhealth authority an additional wash-hand basin shall be installed as near as practicable to the toilet facilities;Provided, That wash-hand basins specifiedin this Code need not be installed in premises where only food in sealed

containers is sold: and, Provided, further,That wash-hand basins specified in thisregulation shall be installed underspecifications of the National PlumbingCode of the Philippines.

h. Wash-hand Basin Maintenancei. An adequate supply of soap, clean

towels, roller towels presenting a cleansurface to each user from a continuousroller towel dispenser or other hand dryingservices approved by health authorities.


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ii. The wash-hand basin and all handwashing facilities shall, at all times, be maintained in good repair and in a cleancondition.

iii. All wash-hand basins shall, at alltimes, while the premises are being used,be supplied with hot and cold or temperedrunning water at a minimum temperature of100F (37.8C).

Sec. 18. Use ofFood-Service Spaces. -

a. Food-service spaces shall not be used asliving or sleeping quarters.

b. Clothing or personal effects shall bekept in lockers or in designated placesaway from food service spaces.

c. No animal or live fowls shall be allowedin such spaces.

d. Persons not directly connected with food preparation and serving shall not beallowed to stay in food-serving spaces.

e. Foods in storage or in preparation must

not be handled by anyone other than thepreparation and serving staff.

SEC. 19. Food Handlers. -

a. No person shall be employed in any foodestablishments without health certificateissued by the local health authority.

b. Food handlers shall at all times:

i. Wear clean working garments. The Cookshall wear prescribed caps and femaleemployees caps or hairnets.


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ii. Observe food personal hygiene.

iii. Wash their hands thoroughly with soapand water and dry them with a clean or

disposable towel or a suitable hand-dryingdevice immediately before working, or aftervisiting the toilet.

Sec. 20. Vermin Control. -

Vermin - A group of insects or smallanimals such as flies, mosquitoes,

cockroaches, fleas, lice, bedbugs, mice andrats which are vectors of diseases.

a. Spaces where food and drinks are stored,prepared and served shall be so constructedand maintained as to exclude vermin.

b. All opening which connects spaces to the

outer air shall be effectively protected with screen of non-corrosive wire 16-meshor finer. Door screens shall be tight-fitting.

c. A vermin abatement program shall be maintained in the establishments by theirowners, operators, or administrators. If

they fail, neglect or refuse to maintain avermin abatement programs, the local healthagency will undertake the work at theirexpense.

d. During deratting or disinfectingoperations, all food stuffs, utensils, foodpreparation and cleaning equipment shall be

covered to protect them from toxic chemicalsubstances.

e. Vermin control in public places shall bethe responsibility of the provincial, city


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or municipal governments which havejurisdiction over them.

f. The procedure and frequency of vermin

abatement program shall be determined andapproved by the local health authority.

Sec. 21. Toilet and WashingFacilities. -

a. Adequate and clean toilet facilities for male and female customers and personnelshall be provided in properly located

areas.

b. Toilet rooms shall not open directlyinto spaces where food is prepared, storedor served. Where such toilets exist, thedoors shall be tight fitting and self-closing.

c. Adequate hand-washing facilities shall be provided within or adjacent to toiletroom

d. Facilities shall include hot and coldrunning water single-service paper or coldtowel dispenser or drying device and soapor detergent.

Sec. 22.Disposal of Refuse. -

a. Refuse cans may be used in food -preparation areas for immediate use only.

b. Storage refuse cans, filled and empty,shall be in a designated space from food-

handling operations.

c. These cans shall be so constructed and maintained as to be vermin -proof andeasily cleaned.


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d. Cans containing refuse shall be tightlycovered at all times, except during actualuse in food-handling areas.

e. Holding bins may likewise be used, provided they are constructed ofimpervious, readily-cleaned materials andfitted with tight-fitting covers.

f. Where refuse cans are used, a spaceseparate from the food-handling spaces andadjacent to the refuse-can storage space be provided for cleaning them. This spaceshall be equipped with scrubbing-brushes,cleansing agents, steam or hot water underpressure, and a hose fitted with adjustablenozzle.

Sec. 23. Equipment and Utensils. -

a. They shall be so designated, fabricatedand installed so that cleaning is easy andthey do not pose health hazards.

b. Lead-soldered containers and cadium-lined piping and fixtures shall not beused.

c. Surfaces that come into contact withfood or drinks shall be constructed or materials that are impervious, corrosion-resistant, non-toxic, easily cleanable,durable and resistant to chipping.

d. Sliding doors on cabinets shall beeasily cleanable and removable. Runners

shall be allotted at the ends to permitremoval of dust and debris. The bottomshelves of open-based fixtures shall beremovable to facilitate inspections,cleaning and maintenance.


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Sec. 24. Washing Utensils. -

a. They shall be scraped and pre-rinsed toremove food articles.

b. They shall be thoroughly cleansed in warm water at 120F (49C) with soap ordetergent.

c. If running water is not used, the wash-water shall be changed frequently.

Sec. 25 Bactericidal Treatment-Eating anddrinking utensils and equipment, afterthoroughly cleaned, shall be subjected toone of the following bactericidaltreatments:

a. Immersion for at least half a minute inclean hot water at a temperature of at

least 170F (77C);

b. They shall be thoroughly cleansed in warm water at 120F (49C) with soap ordetergent.

c. If running water is not used, the wash-water shall be changed frequently.

Sec. 25. Bactericidal Treatment. - Eatingand drinking utensils and equipment, afterthoroughly cleaned, shall be subjected toone of the following bactericidaltreatments:

a. Immersion for at least half a minute in

clean hot water at a temperature of atleast 170F (77C);

b. Immersion for at least one minute in alukewarm chlorine solution 50 ppm;


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c. Exposure in a steam cabinet at atemperature of at least 170F (77C) for atleast 15 minutes at a temperature of 200F(90C) for at least 5 minutes;

d. Exposure in an oven or hot-air cabinetat a temperature of at least 180F (82C )for at least 20 minutes; or

e. Any other method approved by the localhealth authority.

Sec. 26. Handling of Washed Utensils. -

a. Washed utensils shall be allowed todrain dry in wire racks without use ofdrying cloths, or shall be stored in self-draining position to permit ready air-drying.

b. The drying cloth on which to storedishes and utensils temporarily afterbactericidal treatment should be clean andchanged frequently.

Sec. 27. Storage of Washed Utensils. -

a. They shall be stored in a clean and dry

place protected against vermin and othersources of contamination.

b. Cups, bowls, and glasses, shall beinverted for storage.

c. When not stored in closed cupboards orlockers, utensils and containers shall be

covered or invented whenever practicable.Utensils shall not be stored on the bottomshelves of open cabinets below the workingtop level.


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d. Racks, trays and shelves shall be madeof materials that are impervious,corrosion-resistant, non-toxic, smooth,durable and resistant to chipping.

e. Drawers shall be made of the samematerials and kept clean. Felt-line drawersare not acceptable, but the use of cleanand removable towels for lining drawers isacceptable.

Sec. 28. Dry Storage of Non-PerishableFoods.- Non-perishable foods shall bestored in the following manner:

a. Designated spaces, lockers, cupboards,racks, shelves and containers shall be usedfor storage.

b. All spaces, lockers and cupboard shall

be constructed of materials of the samequality as used for food-preparation andfood-serving operations. Containers shallbe made metal fitted with tight covers.

c. The recommended temperature range fordry stores is 50- 60F (10-15C) except where dry foods for immediate use arestored in the preparation and servicingspaces.

Sec. 29. Refrigerated Storage of PerishableFoods. - Perishable foods shall be storedin the following manner:

a. They shall be kept at or below 45F

(7C) except during preparation or whenheld for immediate serving afterpreparation.


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b. When such food s are to be stored forextended periods, a temperature of 40F(4C) is recommended.

c. Fruits and vegetables shall be stored incool rooms.

d. Recommended temperatures for perishablefood storage are:

1. Frozen foods; not more than 10F (2C)

2. Meat and fish: 32-38F (O-3C)

3. Milk and milk products: 40-45F (5-7C)

4. Fruits and vegetables: 44-50F (7-10C)

e. All refrigerating compartments andrefrigerators must be kept clean, in goodrepair and free from odors. They shall be

provided with thermometers with scaledivisions not larger than 32F (1C).Sufficient shelving shall be provided to prevent stocking and to permit adequateventilation and cleaning.

Sec. 30. Food Servicing Operations. - Theseoperations should be in accordance with thefollowing requirements:

a. Hand contacts with food or drink shall be avoided; fingers shall not be used toserve butter, ice, or similar items orfood. Sugar shall be served in covereddispensers or containers, or in packages

wrapped for single service.

b. The surfaces of containers and utensils,including glasses and tablewares, which


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come in contact with food and drink shallnot be handled.

c. Disposable cups, plates, spoons and

other single-service containers andutensils shall be purchased in sanitarycartons and stored in a clean, dry placeuntil used. These articles shall be sohandled on removal from the carton that thehand does not touch the surface which willbe in contact with food or drink.

d. Clean cloths, napkins, spoons, towelsand other cloth equipment shall be storedin clean places designated specially forthem. Soiled linens, including towels,aprons, and coats, shall be stored in aclosed bin or locker, suitably marked.

e. Spoons, spatulas, dippers and scoopsused intermittently for disposing frozendesserts shall be kept in running water orin water maintained at 170F (77C) andfrequently changed, or they may be washedand stored in a dry place after each use.Constant-temperature bottles and othercontainers used for potable water and other

beverages shall be kept clean and giveneffective bactericidal treatment before andafter subsequent use.

Sec. 31. Evaluation ofFood Establishment.- It shall be the duty of the Provincial, Municipal or City Health Officer to causean inspection and evaluation of every food

establishment requiring a permit for itsoperations, at least every six months andshall cause as many additional inspectionand re-inspections and evaluation to be


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made as are necessary for the enforcementof the provision of this Chapter.

During the inspection or evaluation carried

out at least every six months, theinspector shall record his findings on aninspection form provided for the purposeand shall furnish the original of suchreport to the holder of sanitary permit,the manager or occupier of the premises.Demerits entered in the appropriate column

inspections forms shall indicate that theitem does not, in the opinion of theinspector, comply with the requirements ofthis regulation. Within 48 hours of theinspection or evaluation, the original ofthe inspection report shall be furnishedthe holder of the permit certificate, the manager or occupier of the food

establishment. Whenever an inspection formissued indicates noncompliance itemsrelating to any particular type of premises,the inspector shall notify theholder of the sanitary permit,the manageror occupier of the correction to be madeand indicate a reasonable period for its

compliance. If upon upon reinspection afterthe deadline the inspector finds thecorrection has not been effected he shallforthwith report to the Health Officer andthe Health Officer shall revoke thesanitary permit. A copy of the inspectionform and any notices served shall, in allcases be filed and kept by the local health

authority and be available at allreasonable time for inspection by anofficer of the Department of Health.


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a. Service of Notice - Whenever aninspection or evaluation report formindicates non-complying items, the HealthOfficer of the Province, Municipality orCity may cause to be served on the holderof the permit, the manager or occupier anotice requiring him, within the timestated in the notice, to take such remedialaction as may be specified therein. In theevent within the time stated in the notice,the terms of the first notice are not

complied with,the Health Officer may causeto be served on the holder of the permit,the manager or occupier a second noticecalling on him to show cause, at all timeand place stated in the notice, why the permit issued in respect of the foodestablishment should not be revoked.

b. Revocation of Permits - After priornotice and hearing as provided above, theHealth Officer, if satisfied that the termsof the notices have not been complied withor that the failure to comply therewith isnot excusable, shall revoke the saidpermit.

c. Summary Suspension of Permits - Wheneverthe Provincial, Municipal or City HealthOfficer finds unsanitary or unhealthyconditions in the operation of a foodestablishment which in his judgmentconstitute a substantial hazard to thepublic health, the Health Officer may order

the immediate suspension of the permit. Any person to whom such an order is issued written petition shall be afforded ahearing as soon as possible.


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d. Appeals - The person or panel conductingthe hearing may confirm, modify or reversethe decision appealed from, which decisionshall be final.

e. Protection of Food - Notwithstanding theother provisions of this regulationrelating to the issuance of permit, everyperson who is engaged in the sale of foodor in the manufacture, preparation,storage, packing or delivery of food for

sale shall protect such food fromcontamination.

f. Power of Entry - Any sanitary Inspectoror duly authorized officer of theDepartment of Health or of the Provincial, Municipal or City Health Officer, upon presentation of power credentials may at

all reasonable times enter any premisesengaged in the manufacture, preparation, orpacking of any article of food for sale orany premises used for any of the purposesreferred to in this Code for the purpose ofinspection or any other action necessaryfor administration of this Code.

Sec. 32. Special Provisions. -

a. Groceries or "Sari-Sari'"Stores

1. No grocery or sari-sari store shall beestablished within a distance of 25 metersfrom any source of contamination.

2. All foods which require no furthercooking before they are eaten shall be protected from contamination while incountries or showcases.

b. Bakeries -


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1. Delivery trucks and carts of bakery products shall always be kept clean andsanitary.c. Dairies -1.No dairy shall keep unhealthy or infectedcows, carabaos or goats for the productionof mild, or feed them unwholesome foodwhich produces impure or unwholesome mild.

2. No animals used for the production of milk shall be allowed to graze on land

which has been contaminated byradioactivity.

3. No dairy shall sell unwholesome milkthat has not been previously pasteurized orotherwise sterilized.

d. Ice Plants -

1. Only potable water shall be used in themanufacture of ice.

2. In storing and transporting ice intendedfor public consumption, precautionarymeasures shall be taken to protect the icefrom sources of contamination.

e. Ambulant Food Vendors -1. These vendors shall sell only bottledfood drinks, biscuits and confectioneries.

2. It is prohibited for food vendors tosell food that requires the use ofutensils.

f. Oyster beds -

1. Oysters shall be planted and grown onlyin areas approved by the Secretary or hisduly authorized representatives and in places duly licensed by the Bureau ofFisheries and Aquatic Resources.


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2. Oysters offered for sale, if notoriginating from approved areas, shall beconfiscated and destroyed by the localhealth authority.

g. Fish Marketing Areas -1. Only fresh and wholesome fish productsshall be sold.

2. Fish caught in radioactive zones as wellas in areas contaminated by toxicsubstances or high in mercury count asdetermined by the health authorities shallbe condemned and not be allowed for publicconsumption.

3. The selling, distribution and buying offish caught through the use of explosivesand chemicals are prohibited.

Sec. 33. Responsibility of the Local HealthAuthority. -

The local health authority shall:

a. Make periodic inspections to enforce themaintenance of adequate sanitation in foodestablishments and their premises;

b. Take samples of food and drink from anyestablishments or vendor as often asnecessary to determine if these areunwholesome, adulterated, or contaminatedby radioactivity;

c. Prevent the sale or condemn and destroy

food and drinks if these are found unfitfor human consumption;

d. Seal and prohibit the use of devices,utensils, containers, vehicles,machines,


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piping and appurtenances if in his opinionthe are unsanitary; and

e. Enforce the provisions of this Chapter

and the rules and regulations promulgatedby the Secretary.

CHAPTER IV - MARKETS AND ABATTOIRSSec. 34. Prescribed Standards ofConstruction - The construction of marketsand abattoirs shall conform to standards prescribed by the Department. Thesestandards shall be set along the followingguidelines:1. Suitability of site insofar aselimination of nuisance condition and prevention contamination are contamination

are concerned;

2. Availability of ample water supply forcleaning;

3. Accessibility of adequate drainagefacilities;

4. Durability of construction to protectvendors and customers from any hazard andexposure to the elements; and

5. Facilities for sanitation maintenance,such as cleaning and elimination ofharborages of vermin.

Sec. 35. Responsibility of the Local HealthAuthority. -

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1. Make periodic inspections to ascertainthe maintenance of adequate sanitaryconditions of markets and their premises;

2. Supervise and control the proper careand use of market stalls;

3. Prohibit the construction of livingquarters within any market and itspremises;

4. Enforce the ban on construction of

partitions, sheds or booths within themarket area.

b. On Abattoirs -1. Supervise the maintenance of adequatesanitation in abattoirs and their premises;

2. Enforce the requirements on the

examination of meat as provided in existinglaws;

3. Permit the slaughter of animals for public consumption in other designatedareas in certain exigences, provided publichealth is adequately protected;

4. Supervise the sanitary disposal of allabattoir wastes; and

5. Ensure that only healthy animals shall be slaughtered, and the method ofslaughtering, the techniques of dressingand the storing, handling and transporting procedures are in accordance with

prescribed standards.

Sec. 36. Responsibility of localgovernments and private operators. - Localgovernment s and private operators in


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charge of public or private markets andabattoirs shall employ an adequate numberof personnel to ensure their efficientoperation and hygienic maintenance. Theseemployees shall be under the directsupervision of the local health authority.

CHAPTER V. PUBLIC LAUNDRYSec. 37. Sanitary Permit. - No public

laundry shall operate without a sanitary permit from the Secretary or his dulyauthorized representative. As used in thisChapter, a public laundry is a laundryestablished and operated for commercialpurposes, open to the public, and not to anexclusive clientele.

Sec. 38. General Requirements. - Theconstruction and operation of a publiclaundry shall be governed by the followingrequirements:

a. Structural Requirements -

1. the site should be distant from sources

of nuisance.

2. only durable construction materialsshall be used.

3. Smooth and water tight materials shallbe used for flooring.

4. AllW

ork rooms shall be properlyventilated and provided with 10 foot -candles for lighting.


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5. Adequate drying facilities shall beprovided and articles for drying protectedfrom sources of contamination.

b. Sanitary Requirements -1. Laundry supplies in both liquid andsolid state shall be properly stored, prepared and handled. Containers ofchemical shall be properly labeled.

2. Employees shall be provided with potabledrinking water, toilets and washingfacilities.

3. Employees shall be provided with lockersfor their working garments and streetcloths.

4. The plant and its premises and equipmentshall be maintained clean and sanitary at

all times.

Sec. 39. Special Requirements. - Thefollowing requirements shall be enforced:

a. All articles to be laundered coming fromhospitals and infected sources shall betreated by exposure to a sufficient

quantity of hot water detergents or byother effective means of disinfection.

b. All linen, bed clothes, pajamas, towels,bedsheets,pillow cases, etc, that have comein contact with any form of radioactivityshould be isolated in a certain area and monitored by Radiation Safety personnel

before sending these articles for laundry.If any amount of radioactive contaminationis found, the affected article should beset aside and the radioactivity allowed to


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completely decay before said article issent for laundry.

c. All articles for delivery to the laundry

shall be kept in containers which shall bekept closed until the articles are removedat the laundry.

d. Laundry vehicles shall be kept clean andsanitary at all times.

e. A separate room shall be used solely for

receiving, sorting, marking or handlingunwashed articles.

f. Diapers must be protected from pathogenic organisms and from chemicalsubstances which are irritating to the skinof the infant. Laundered diapers fordelivery shall be packed in sealed sanitary

containers.

CHAPTER VI - School Sanitary andHealthServices

Sec. 40. Definition of Terms. - As used inthis Chapter, the following terms shall

mean:a. School - An institution of learningwhich may be public, private or parochial.

b. Special School - A school which utilizescadavers,plants, animals, bacterial andviral cultures for studies and research.

c. Physical Environments - The schoolPlant, grounds and facilities.


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d. Emotional Environment - Factors whichaffect the emotional health of students andmembers of the faculty.

Sec. 41. The Physical Environment. - In thedesign and construction of the school plant, the following factors shall beconsidered:a. Site - Traffic hazards are to be avoided but not to the point of sacrificingaccessibility to public transportation. It

shall be distant from sources of nuisances.

b. Grounds - The acreage shall be largeenough to permit playgrounds, athleticfields and school gardens .

c. Building - Preferably it shall beconstructed of strong and durable materials

and designed along functional lines. Forthe prevention of the fire hazards, therequirements of the local fire departmentshall be observed. Sufficient ventilationshall be provided. Wall and ceilingfinishes should be chosen so as to giveoptimum lightning with minimum glare. Artificial lightning with louvered

fluorescent or incandescent fixture shallbe used to supply a minimum lightning of 25foot-candles in the darkest corner. Forflooring, suitable materials shall be usedwhich will give maximum durability withoutcreating a slippery surface.

d. Sanitary Facilities - the school

population shall be provided with potable water, sewage and waste disposal systemsshall likewise conform to the requirementsshall prescribed in this Code.


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Sec. 42. The Emotional Environment. - forthe promotion of emotional health of theschool population the followingrequirements shall be observed:a. Suitable Location - the school siteshall be located away from the disturbancesand places which give undesirableinfluence.

b. Recreational Facilities - The school must have safe and attractive playgrounds

and adequate facilities for suitable sportsand games.

c. Rest Rooms - facilities shall beprovided where faculty members can rest andget short respite from teaching chores.

Sec. 43. Health Services. - Trained

personnel and adequate facilities should beavailable so that students may be affordedthe following health services:a. Periodic physical and medicalexamination;

b. Periodic immunization;

c. Medical and dental treatment;

d. Treatment for common emergencies; and

e. Counseling and guidance.

Sec. 44. Requirements for Special Schools.-

a. Cadavers shall be stored in morgues anddissected in dissecting rooms, all whichshall be constructed and maintained inaccordance with standards prescribed by theDepartment.


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b. Poisonous or harmful plants and animalsshall be kept in adequate and securedareas.

c. Viral and bacterial culture shall bekept in laboratories s under standardsecurity laboratory measures.

d. Schools utilizing radioactive materialsor sources for study or research shouldclosely conform to the requirements andguidelines given by the Radiation HealthOffice and Philippine Atomic EnergyCommission concerning radiation protection;

Sec. 45. Sanitary Requirements forOperating an Industrial Establishment. -The following sanitary requirements shallbe applicable to industrial establishments:

a. No person, firm, corporation, or entityshall operate any industrial establishment without first obtaining a sanitary permitfrom the Secretary or his duly authorizedrepresentatives.

b. Industrial establishments shall beallowed to operate only in places or zonesassigned for the kind of industry byexisting zoning laws, ordinances, orpolicies. The local health authority shalldetermine the suitability of location whereno zoning law, ordinance or policy exists.

c. Adequate potable water supply shall be

provided to employees.

d.Sewage disposal shall be by means of amunicipal or city sewerage system wheneverpossible. If no municipal or city seweragesystem exists it shall be done in


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accordance with the provisions of thisCode. Adequate and conveniently locatedtoilet and bath facilities shall beprovided for each sex.

e. All wastes incident to the operation ofthe industrial plant shall be collected,stored, or disposed of in a manner to prevent health hazards, nuisances, andpollution. Where a city or municipalcollection and disposal system exists, it

should be maintained.

f. an abatement program for the control ofvermin shall be maintained.

g. Adequate restrooms and mass halls shallbe provided for employees.

h. All places of employment and all

workrooms, including machinery andequipment, shall be kept clean andsanitary.

SEC. 46. Responsibility of the Secretary. -The Secretary shall:a. Issue a list of maximum concentration ofatmospheric contaminants as guide inappraising health hazards and in evaluatingcontrol measures. The term maximumconcentration as used in this Chapter meansthe amount of atmospheric contaminant whichcan be tolerated by man for continuousdaily exposure with no impairment of healthor well-being either immediate or after a

long period of exposure.

b. Review the concentration values atregular intervals to amend or alter thelist where indicated.


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c. Specify other concentrations of shortintermittent duration capable of causingacute impairment of health.

d. Require control of other contaminantsknown or believed to be capable of causingimpairment of health but not included inthe list already issued by the Department.

e. Prescribe control measures to eliminatetransmission of infectious disease through processing or handling of industrialproducts or wastes.

f. Prescribe illumination standard valuesand order their review at regular intervalsto alter to which workers may be exposedwhile on their job.

g. Promulgate measures to effectively and

adequately control any possibleradioactivity to which workers may beexposed while on their job.

h. Promulgate control measures to reducenoise pollution.

Sec. 47. Responsibilities of the employer

and employees. - The following are theresponsibilities of the employer andemployees in industrial establishments:

a. Employer responsibility -

1. Provide, install and maintain in goodrepair all control measures and protective

equipment;

2. Inform affected employees regarding thenature of the hazards and the reasons for,


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and methods of control measures andprotective equipment;

3. Make periodical testing of the hearing

of all employees in noisy areas ofoperation.

4. Adopt measures so that the noise produced is within allowable limits so asnot to affect neighboring offices,buildings or establishments;

5. Request the Department a permit forvariation from the requirements when other means of equivalent protection areprovided: and

6. Provide personal protective equipmentand or protective barriers when they arenecessary.

b. Employee responsibility -1. Observe strictly protective controlmeasures which are prescribed; and

2. Use equipment provided them properly.

Sec. 48. Environmental provisions. - The

environmental provisions enumeratedhereunder for the protection of the health workers are applicable to all industrialestablishments:

a. Control of atmospheric contaminants -

1. Workers shall not be exposed to

atmospheric contaminants hazardous tohealth.

2. Control of atmospheric contaminantsshall be accomplish by methods approved by


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the Secretary or his duly authorizedrepresentatives or other governmentauthority.

b. Control of infectious agents -1. Control measures shall be provided toeliminate or control transmission ofinfectious diseases through processing orhandling of industrial products or wastes.c. Control of possible sources of radiationof radiation hazards should be carried out

under the supervision of the RadiationHealth Officer or his authorizedrepresentative.

d. Noise - Control measures shall be provided to reduce intensity of noisesufficiently to render it harmless toworkers and to eliminate it at its source

as a nuisance by following recommendationsof the local health or other governmentauthority.

e. Illumination -

1. Adequate lightning shall be provided anddistributed in all word areas in amount

required for the type of work or seeingtasks measured by a light -meter with a minimum of glare and contrastingintensities between work and workroom.

2. Where the specific task requires morelight than provided by generalillumination, supplementary lighting shall

be supplied

f. Ventilation -1. Natural or artificial ventilation shallbe provided in all work areas at a rate to


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insure a safe and healthful workingatmosphere, free from injurious amounts oftoxic materials and reasonably free fromoffensive odours and dust throughout theestablishment.

2. Proper control measures shall be used toreduce concentration of toxic contaminantsto allowable limits.

3. Air inlets shall be arranged, locatedand equipped to insure sufficient airvelocity and an exhaust system shall belocated so that discharged materials shallnot reenter places of employment orhabitations nor create any hazard ofnuisance.

Sec. 49. Personal Protective Equipment. -

The following requirements shall beapplicable for personal protectiveequipment:

a. Personal protective equipment and or protective barriers shall be provided whenever substances, radiations or mechanical irritants are encountered in a

manner capable of causing any pathologicalchange or injury or impairment in functionsof any part of the body through skin and ormucous membrane absorption.

b. Personal protection equipment whichshall include respiratory protectors andother accessories shall be fitted to each

exposed worker when necessary.

c. X-ray film badges or pocket desimetersshould be worn by workers who, during their


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course of work are unavoidably exposed toeven a small amount of radiation.

d. Supervisors and employees shall

familiarize themselves with the use,propersanitary care and storage of thisequipment.

Sec.50. Health Services. - Medical servicesshall be provided to all employees inaccordance with existing laws and the rulesand regulations prescribed by theDepartment.

CHAPTER VIII - Public Swimming or BathingPlaces

Sec. 51. Sanitary Permits. - No public

swimming and bathing places shall beoperated for public use without a sanitarypermit issued by the Secretary or his dulyauthorized representative.

Sec. 52. Protection of Customers. - To protect the health and safety of persons who use them, the Department shall

promulgate:

a. Rules and regulations concerning:

1. Correct sanitary practices for personsswimming or bathing to prevent thetransmission of communicable diseases:

2. Correct sanitary procedures for personnel working in those places to maintain their adequate sanitation andcleanliness of accessories used bycustomers.


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3. Adequate number of trained personnel andnecessary equipment needed for life-savingand rescue work.

4. Post conspicuous signs to warn the public of the presence of artificial ornatural hazards; and

b. Standards and criteria concerning:1. Sanitary structural requisites forswimming pools and bath houses to preventpollution of their waters and to facilitatesanitation maintenance;

2. Sanitary structural standards forappurtenances, such as toilets, shower baths and dressing rooms to eliminate therisk of infection;

3. Methods of determining the sanitary

quality of water, particularly that whichis used in swimming pools; and

4. Criteria to be used in the limitation ofswimming or bathing loads of swimming poolsin accordance with the type of watertreatment applied.

Sec. 53. Responsibility of the Local HealthAuthority. - The local health authorityconcerned shall:

a. Inspect the state of sanitation ofpublic swimming or bathing places;

b. Ascertain if their personnel are

examined regularly for the presence of anyinfections or contagious disease;

c. Enforce rules and regulation of theDepartment under this Chapter; and


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d. Recommend to the Department therevocation of their permits when it isdeemed necessary for the protection publichealth.

CHAPTER IX - Rest Areas, Bus Terminals, BusStops and Service Stations

Sec. 54. Rest areas, bus terminals, busstops and service station areas with one or

more permanent sheds, buildings and servicefacilities for the convenience and personalnecessities of the traveling public.

a. Rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops andservice stations shall be established withample area to prevent overcrowding of motorvehicles and travelers.

b. They shall be provided with adequateventilation and lighting and away fromsources of nuisance.

c. Safe and adequate water supply shall beprovided in accordance with the provisionsof Chapter II of this Code.

d. Excreta and sewage collection anddisposal shall be provided in accordancewith the provisions of Chapter XVII of thisCode.'

e. Refuse collection and disposal shall bein accordance with the provisions of

Chapter XVIII of this Code.

f. Comfort rooms - Adequate number ofcomfort rooms shall be provided as well asauxiliary facilities therein in accordance


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with the provisions on Chapter XVII of thisCode.

g. Waiting sheds for computers shall be of

adequate size to comfortably accommodate a minimum of thirty (30) persons. Floorsshall be of smooth concrete finish andadequate sitting facilities provided for .

h. Sale of foodstuffs in thoseestablishments shall be done in conformitywith the provisions of Chapter III of thisCode.

CHAPTER X - Camps and Picnic GroundsSec. 55. No camps and picnic grounds shall be open for public patronage without asanitary permit issued by Secretary or his

duly authorized representative.

a. Camps and picnic ground sites shall not be subject to flooding, must be welldrained, distant from any source ofnuisance and will not endanger sources ofany public water supply.

b. Camp and picnic houses shall be provided with adequate lightning and ventilation.Where tents are used flooring shall be atleast 4 inches above the ground.

c. Adequate and safe drinking water shall be available at all times in accordancewith the provisions of Chapter II of this

Code.

d. Adequate number of sanitary facilitiesshall be provided.


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e. Sewage disposal shall be in accordancewith the provisions on Chapter III of thisCode.

f. The Storage, preparation and servingfood shall be in accordance with ChapterIII of this Code.

g. Refuse cans shall be provided atstrategic points in the ground area provided with tight fitting cover. Aregular collection service shall be maintained. Refuse disposal shall be inaccordance with the provisions of ChapterXVIII of this Code.

h. Camps and picnic grounds shall at alltimes be maintained clean, free from litterand accumulated rubbish.

i. A program on Vermin Control shall bemade in accordance with Chapter XVI of thisCode.

CHAPTER XI - Dancing Schools, Dance Hallsand Night Clubs

Sec. 56. General Provisions. - Thefollowing provisions are applicable todancing schools, dance halls and nightclubs:a. These establishments shall be operatedand opened for public patronage only when asanitary permit is issued by the localhealth authority.

b. These establishments and their premisesshall be kept clean and sanitary at alltimes.


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c. Patrons shall be provided with adequate potable water and toilet facilities inaccordance with standards prescribed inthis Code.

d. There shall be no private rooms orseparate compartments for public use exceptthose used for lavatories, dressing rooms,bars and kitchens.

Sec. 57. Special Provisions. - Thefollowing provisions are applicable incases herein specified:

a. For dancing schools -

No person shall be employed as a dancinginstructor or instructress without securinga health certificate from the local healthauthority.

b. For dance halls and night clubs -1. No person shall be employed as hostessor cook or bartender or waiter withoutfirst securing a health certificate fromthe local health authority.

2. The storage, preparation and serving of

food and drinks shall be in accordance withthe provisions prescribed in Chapter III ofthis Code.

CHAPTER XII - Tonsorial and BeautyEstablishments

Sec. 58. Definition of Terms. - As used in

this Chapter, the term"Tonsorial and BeautyEstablishments" include barber shops,beauty parlors, hairdressing and manicuringestablishments and figure slenderizingsalons.


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a. Requirements - These establishments aresubject to the following requirements:

1. Sanitary permit shall be produced from

the local health authority before theiroperation.

2. They shall be maintained clean andsanitary at all times.

3. No person shall be employed to servicecustomers without a health certificate

issued by the local health authority.

b. Correct Sanitary Practices - thefollowing sanitary practices shall beobserved.1. Working personnel shall wash their hands with soap and water before servicingcustomers.

2. They shall wear clean working garments.

3. They shall not smoke nor eat whileworking.

4. Implements of their trade shall becleaned and disinfected before and after

their use.

5. Customers shall be supplied with cleanand fresh towels, drapes and other linennecessary.

6. Precautionary measures to preventdisease transmission shall be observed when

serving customers showing any form ofdermatoses.

CHAPTER XIII - Massage Clinics and SaunaBath Establishments


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Sec. 59. Definition of Terms. - As used inthis Chapter the following terms shallmean:

a. Message - A method wherein thesuperficial soft t parts of the body arerubbed or stroked or kneaded for remedialor aesthetic or hygienic purposes.

b. Message Clinic - An establishment wheremessage is administered to customers.

c. Masscur - A trained person duly licensed by the Secretary of his authorizedrepresentative to perform massage and tosupervise massage clinic attendants.

d. Massage Clinic Attendant - A trained person duly permitted by the Secretary orhis authorized representative to massage

customers under the guidance andsupervision of a masseur.

e.Sauna Bath Establishment - Anestablishment where customers are exposedto steam which is generated by sprinklingwater on hot stones or by some other means.

f. Sauna Bath attendant - A person Whoapplies the proper technique of givingsteam bath to customers.

Sec. 60. Sanitary Permit. - No person orentity shall operate a massage clinic andor a sauna bath establishment without fistsecuring a sanitary permit from the local

health authority.

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a. Massage Clinic -

1. The reception and office rooms shall beproperly lighted and ventilated.

2. Every massage room shall be adequatelyventilated, provided with a sliding curtainat the entrance and the with a suitable andclean massage table .

3. Sanitary and adequate hand washing, bathand toilet facilities shall be available

4. Customers shall be provided with soap,clean towels, sanitized rubber or plasticslippers.The y shall be required to take athorough bath before massage.

5. Masseur and masseur attendant shall washtheir hands with soap and water before and

after massaging a customer.

6. the establishment and its premises shall be maintained clean and sanitary at alltimes.

b. Sauna Bath Establishment -1. The reception and office rooms shall be

properly lighted and adequately ventilated.

2. The sauna bath room shall be properlylighted, provided with thermometers, andmaintained clean and sanitary at all times.

3. Sanitary and adequate hand washing, bathand toilet facilities shall be available.

4. Customers shall be provided with soap,clean towels and sanitized rubber orplastic slippers.


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Sec. 62. Personnel. - The followingrequirements shall be enforced:

a. Masseur -

1. The person must have a certificate as aregistered masseur, issued by the Committeeon Examiners for Masseur of the Department.

b. He must possess an up-to-date healthcertificate issued by the local healthauthority to include VD clearance secured

from any government clinic or hospital.1. The person must wear a clean workinggarment when attending to customers.c. Sauna Bath Attendant -1. Attendant must possess an up-to- datehealth certificate issued by the localhealth authority.

2. The person must wear a clean workinggarment when attending to customers.

CHAPTER XIV - Hotels, Motels andApartments, Lodging, Boarding, or Tenement

Houses, and Condominiums.Sec. 63.Definition of Terms. - As used in

this Chapter, the following terms shallmean:

a. Hotel - A building where transientguests are received and are supplied withand charged for meals, lodging and otherservices.

b. Motel - A roadside hotel for motorists,usually consisting of private cabins.

c. Boarding House- A building whereselected persons for fixed periods of time


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are supplied with, and charged for sleepingaccommodations and meals.

d. Lodging House - A building where persons

are supplied with and charged for sleepingaccomodotations only.

e. Tenement House - A building or portionthereof which is leased or sold to anoccupant as residence by four or morefamilies doing their cooking within the premises but living independently of oneanother although having a common right inthe use of halls, stairways, terraces,verandas, toilets and baths.

f. Apartment House - A building containinga number of separate residential suites.

g. Condominium - A building with one or

more storeys composed of multi-unitresidential suites under joint ownership ofoccupants each unit provided with completesanitary facilities, utilities and otheramenities.

h. Establishments - A collective termconstrued to include terms (a) to (g).

Sec. 64. General Provisions. - Thefollowing are required for theestablishments defined in the precedingSection:

a. No establishment shall be operated andopened for public patronage without a

sanitary permit issued by the Secretary orhis duly authorized representative.

b. Any extension or additional constructionin an establishment shall require a


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sanitary permit before it could beoperated.

c. All establishment shall provide their

patrons with adequate water supply, toiletand bath facilities in accordance withstandards prescribed in this Code.

d. Establishments and their premises shallbe kept clean and sanitary at all times.

e. Periodic insect and vermin control

measures shall be undertaken to eradicatevectors of diseases.

f. Animals, fowls and pets shall be housedin appropriate kennels or cages separatefrom living quarters.

g. No person shall be employed in

establishments without first procuring ahealth certificate from the local healthauthority,

Sec. 65. Special Provisions. - Thefollowing provisions are applicable.

a. Hotels and Motels -

1. The storage, preparation and serving offood to customers shall be in accordance with the standards prescribed in ChapterIII of this Code.

2. Customers shall be provided with cleanlinen such as bedsheets, pillow cases,

towels and napkins.

3. When rooms or cabin are vacated, theirtoilets or baths shall sanitized and clean


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and fresh linen shall be provided beforethe room or cabin is rented for occupancy.

b. Condominium - the following conditions

are applicable:1. the choice for sites should consideravailability of bus and taxi transportationservices.

2. Nearness to place of work,schools,police stations and clinics.

3. Availability of low-cost goods.

4. Parking facilities and playgrounds forchildren.

5. Facilities for refuse disposal andcleanliness of buildings, and

6. Efficiency of lifts.

CHAPTER XV - Port, Airport, Vessel andAircraft Sanitation

Sec. 66. Port andAirport Sanitation. - Inports and airports, the following sanitary

requirements shall be applied:

a. Every port and airport shall be provided with potable drinking water and wholesomefood supplied from sources approved by theSecretary or his duly authorizedrepresentative.

b. The drinking water and food shall bestored and handled in a manner to ensuretheir protection against contamination. Thelocal health authority shall conduct periodic inspections of equipment,


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installations and premises, and collectregularly samples of water and food forlaboratory examination to determine if theyare fit for human consumption.

c. There shall be available to as manyports and airports as practicable organized medical and health services with adequatestaff, equipment and facilities for the prompt isolation and care of infected persons, disinfection, disinfecting,

deratting, laboratory examination ofrodents for plague infection, collection ofwater and food samples for examination.

d. the local health authority for each portand airport shall take all practicable measures to keep port and airportinstallation free of rodents.

e. In ports and airports of entry,facilities shall be provided forimmunizations required in internationaltravel.

f. Every port of entry and the area withinthe perimeter of an airport of entry shall

be kept free from mosquito vectors ofyellow fever, malaria and other diseases ofepideniological significance.

Sec. 67. Bessel Sanitation. - For thepurpose of this Section, the provisions of Art.II of the Quarantine Regulationspromulgated under Section 5 of Republic Act

No. 123 shall be applied and enforced.

Sec. 68. Aircraft Sanitation. - For the purpose of this Section, the requirementsin the Guide to Hygiene and Sanitation in


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Aviation of the World Health Organizationare adopted as part of this code.

CHAPTER XVI - Vermin ControlSec. 69.Definition of Terms. - As used inthis Chapter, the following terms shallmean:

a. Place - Land, building, residence, pier, watercraft, aircraft or any means of

conveyance.

b. Vermin - A group of insects or smallanimals such as flies, mosquitoes,cockroaches, fleas, lice, bedbugs, mice andrats which are vectors of diseases.

Sec. 70. General Requirements. -

a. A vermin abatement program shall be maintained in places by their owners,operators or administrators. If they fail,neglect or refuse to maintain a verminabatement program, the local health agencywill undertake the work at their expense.

b. Vermin control in public places shall bethe responsibility of the provincial, cityor municipal governments which havejurisdiction over them.

c. The procedure and frequency of verminabatement program shall be determined andapproved by the local health authority.

CHAPTER XVII - Sewage Collection and

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Sec. 71. Definition of Terms. - As used inthis chapter the following terms shallmean:

a. Public sewerage system - A systemserving twenty five persons or more.

b. Septic tank - A water tight receptaclewhich receives the discharge of a plumbingsystem or part thereof, and is designed toaccomplish the partial removal anddigestion of the suspended solid matter inthe sewage through a period of detention.Its construction shall be in accordance with specifications prescribed in thisChapter.

c. House sewer - The pipe line conveyingsewage from the house or building to the

septic tank or to any point of discharge.

d. Septic tank absorption bed or drainfield - an underground system or pipesleading from the outlet of the septic tank,consisting of open jointed or perforatedpipes so distributed that the effluent froma septic tank is exidized and absorbed by

the soil.

e. Effective capacity of a septic tank -The actual liquid capacity of a septic tankas contained below the liquid level line ofthe tank.

f. Effective depth of a septic tank - The

actual liquid depth of a septic tank as measured from the inside bottom of theseptic tank to the liquid level line.

g. Freeboard or air space of a septic tank- The distance as measured from the liquid


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level line to the inside top of the septictank.

h. Distribution box - A small concrete

receptacle between the septic tank and thedrain field from which lines of drain tileextends and which acts as surge tank todistribute the flow of sewage equally toeach line of drain tile.

i. Approved excreta disposal facilitiesshall mean any of the following:

1. Flush toilets properly connected to acommunity sewer;

2. Flush toilets connected to a septic tankconstructed in accordance with thisChapter:

3. any approved type pit privy built inaccordance with this Chapter;and

4. Any disposal device approved by theSecretary or his duly authorizedrepresentative.

j. Privy - A structure which id not

connected to a sewerage system and is usedfor the reception, disposition and storageof feces or other excreta from the humanbody.

k.Septic privy where the fecal matter is placed in a septic tank containing waterand connected to a drain field but which is

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l. Box and can privy - A privy where fecalmatter is deposited in a can bucket whichis removed for emptying and cleaning.

m. Concrete vault privy - A pit privy withthe pit lined with concrete in such manneras to make it water tight.

n. Chemical privy - A privy where fecalmatter is deposited into a tank containinga caustic chemical solution to preventseptic action while the organic matter isdecomposed.

Sec. 72. Scope of Su pervision of theDepartment. - The approval of the Secretaryor his duly authorized representative isrequired in the following matters:

a. Construction of any approved type of

toilet for every house including communitytoilet which may be allowed for a group ofsmall houses of light materials ortemporary in nature;

b. Plans of individual sewage disposalsystem and the sub-surface absorptionsystem, or other treatment device;

c. Location of any toilet or sewagedisposal system in relation to a source ofwater supply;

d. Plans, design data and specifications ofa new or existing sewerage system or sewagetreatment plant;

e. The discharge of untreated effluent ofseptic tanks and or sewage treatment plantsto bodies of water;


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f. Manufacture of septic tanks; and

g. Method of disposal of sludge from septictanks or other treatment plants.

Sec. 73. Operation of Sewage TreatmentWorks. - Private or public sewerage systemsshall:

a. Provide laboratory facilities forcontrol tests and other examinationsneeded;

b. Forward to the local health authority incase of breakdown or improper functioningof the sewage treatment works;

c. Inform the local health authority incase of breakdown or improper functioningof the sewage treatment work; and

d. Provide for the treatment of all sewageentering the treatment plant.

Sec. 74. Requirements in the operation ofSewerage Works and Sewage Treatment Plants.

- The following are required for sewerageworks and sewage treatment plants:

a. All houses covered by the system shallbe connected to the sewer in areas where asewerage system is available.

b. Outfalls discharging effluent from atreatment plant shall be carried to thechannel of the steam or to deep water where

the outlet is discharged.

c. Storm water shall discharged to a stormsewer, sanitary sewage shall be dischargedto a sewerage only; but this should not


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prevent the installation of a combinedsystem.

d. Properly designed grease traps shall be

provided for sewers from restaurants orother establishments where the seweragecarries a large amount of grease.

Sec. 75. Septic Tanks. - Where a publicsewerage system is not available, seweroutfalls from residences, schools, andother building s shall discharged into aseptic tank to be constructed in accordancewith the following minimum requirements:

a. It shall be generally rectangular inshape. When a number of compartments areused, the first compartment shall have thecapacity from one-half to two-thirds of the

total volume of the tank.

b. It shall be built of concrete, whetherpre-cast or poured in place. Brick,concreteblocks or adobe may be used.

c. It shall not be constructed under any building and within 25 meters from anysource of water supply.

SEC.76. Disposal of Septic Tank Effluent.-The effluent from septic tanks shall bedischarged into a subsurfaced soil,absorption field where applicable or shallbe treated with some type of a purificationdevice. The treated effluent may be

discharged into a stream or body of waterif it conforms to the quality standards prescribe by the National Water and AirPollution Control Commission.


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SEC. 77. Determination of Septic TanksCapacity. - The septic tank capacity may bedetermined from the estimated unit flowcontained in Table I "Quantities of SewageFlow", based on adequate detention timeinterval resulting in efficientsedimentation. Daily flow from matteredresults, may be used as estimated flow whenavailable. For edifices with occupants, thenumber of persons to be served shall becomputed on the number of rooms with each

room considered as occupied by two personsor in the basis of the actual number of persons served by the tank, whichever isgreater.

Sec. 78. Sanitary Privies. - The privyrecommended for use is the sanitary privy.It shall conform with the following minimum

requirements:

a. It shall consist of an earthen pit, afloor covering the pit, and a water -sealedbowl. It shall be so constructed in orderthat fecal matter and urine will bedeposited into the earthen pit which shallbe completely fly-proof.

b. The pit shall be at least one metersquare.

c.The floor should cover the pit tightly toprevent the entrance of flies. It shall beconstructed of concrete or other imperviousmaterial.

d. The water-sealed bowl shall be joined tothe floor so as to form a water-tight andinsect proof joint.


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e.A suitable building, shall be constructedto provide comfort and privacy for theusers of the privy.

f. Wooden floors and seat risers shall notbe used.

Sec. 79. Drainage. - a. Responsibility ofcities and municipalities - It shall be theresponsibility of all cities andmunicipalities to provide and maintain in asanitary state and in good repair asatisfactory system of drainage in allinhabited areas where waste water frombuildings and premises could empty withoutcausing nuisance to the community anddanger to public health.

b. Connection to the municipal drainage

system- Building or premises producing wastes water shall be connected to the municipal drainage system in all areaswhere it exists.

Sec. 80. Special Precaution for RadioactiveExcreta and Urine of Hospitalized Patient.-

a. Patients given high doses of radioactiveisotope for therapy should be given toiletfacilities separate from those use by "non-radioactive" patients.

b. Radioactive patients should beinstructed to use the same toilet bowl at

all times and to flush it at least 3 timesafter its use.

CHAPTER XVIII - Refuse Disposal


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Sec. 81. Definition of Terms. - As used inthis chapter, refuse is an inclusive termfor all solid waste products consisting ofgarbage, rubbish, ashes, night soil,manure, dead animals, street sweepings andindustrial wastes.

Sec. 82. Responsibility of Cities andMunicipalities. - Cities and municipalitiesshall provide an adequate and efficientsystem of collecting, transporting and

disposing refuse in their areas ofjurisdiction in a manner approved by thelocal health authority.

Sec. 83. Additional Requirements. -

a. Occupants of buildings and residencesshall, provide a sufficient number of

receptacles for refuse. Refuse inreceptacles shall be protected againstvermin and other animals.

b. Refuse shall be disposed through a municipal collection service. If thisservice is not available, disposal shall beby incineration, burying, sanitary landfill

or any method approved by the local healthauthority.

c. Refuse shall not be thrown i any street,sidewalk, yard, park or any body of water.It shall be stored suitable container whileawaiting its final disposal.

d. Streets shall be kept clean by occupantsor owners of properties lining the streetfrom the line of the property to the middleof the street and from one property to theother.'


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e. Parks, plazas and streets adjacent topublic buildings shall be kept clean by thelocal government concerned.

CHAPTER XIX - Nuisances and OffensiveTrades and Occupations

Sec. 84. Nuisances and Offensive Trades andOccupations. -

a. Nuisance - Anything that injures health,

endangers life, offends the senses orproduces discomfort to the community.

b. Offensive trades or occupations - Theseare the following:

1. Soap boiling

2. Guts cleaning

3. Boiling of offal, bones, fat or lard;

Permissible if process is performed in a public slaughter house under prescribedregulations.

4. Manufacturing or glue or fertilizer;

5. Skin Curing

6. Scrap processing

7. Manure storing

8. Lime burning

9. Lye making; and

10. Any manufacturing process in whichlead, arsenic, mercury, phosphorous, orother poisonous substance is used.


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Sec. 85. Types of Nuisances. - For the purpose of this Chapter, the followingshall be considered nuisances:a. Public or private premises maintainedand used in a manner injurious to health;

b. Breeding places and harborages ofvermin;

c. Animals and their carcasses which areinjurious to health;

d. Accumulation of refuse;

e. Noxious matter or waste water dischargedimproperly in streets;

f. Animals stockage maintained in a mannerinjurious to health;

g. Excessive noise; and

h. Illegal shanties in public or privateproperties.

The use of such chemicals permissible inthe practice of pharmacy and in printingwhere ready made lead types are used.

Sec. 86. Responsibilities of Owners, managers or Operators. - The owners, managers or operators of establishmentsshall:

a. Secure a sanitary permit from the localhealth authority before establishing andoperating their business or trade;

b. Remove daily all injurious by-productsand wastes;


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c. Prevent the escape of industrialimpurities and adopt methods to render theminnocuous;

d. Maintain working establishments andtheir premises clean and sanitary at alltimes;

e. Store all materials properly to preventemission of noxious or injurious effluvia.

CHAPTER XX - Pollution of the EnvironmentSec. 87. General Provisions. - For thepurpose of this Chapter, the provisions ofRepublic Act No. 3931, the rules andregulations of the National Water and AirPollution Control Commission promulgated inaccordance with the provisions of Section 6

(a) 2 of the said Act, the provisions ofPresidential Decree No. 430 and the rulesand regulations of the Radiation HealthOffice of the Department of Health shall beapplied and enforced.

Sec. 88. Authority of the Secretary. - TheSecretary is authorized to promulgate rulesand regulations for the control and prevention of the following types ofpollution:

a. Pollution of pesticides and heavymetals;

b. Pollution of food caused by chemicals, biological agents, radioactive materials,and excessive or improper use of foodadditives;


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c. Non-ionizing radiation caused byelectronic products such as laser beams ormicrowaves;

d. Noise pollution caused by industry, landand air transports and buildingconstruction;

e. Biological pollutants including thecausative agents of intestinal infections;

f. Pollution of agricultural products

through the use of chemical fertilizers andplant pesticides containing toxic chemicalsubstances and unsanitary agriculturalpractices; and

g. Any other type of pollution which is notcovered by the provisions of Republic Act3931, the rules and regulations of the

National Water and Air Pollution ControlCommission, the provisions of PresidentialDecree No. 480 and the rules andregulations of the Radiation Health Officeof the Department of Health which is likelyto affect community Health adversely.

CHAPTER XXI - Disposal of Dead PersonsSec. 89. Definition. - As used in thisChapter, the following terms shall mean:a. Burial grounds - cemetery, memorial parkof any place duly authorized by law forpermanent disposal of the dead.

b. Embalming - preparing, disinfecting, and preserving a dead body for its finaldisposal.


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c. Embalmer - a person who practicesembalming.

d. Undertaking - the care, transport and

disposal of the body of deceased person byany means other than embalming.

e. Undertaker - Person who practiceundertaking

f. Funeral establishment - any place usedin the preparation and care of the body of

a deceased person for burial.

g. Remains - the body of a dead person

h.Burial- Internment of remains in a grave,tomb or in the sea.

i.Disinterment - the removal or exhumation

of remains from places of interment.

Sec. 90. Burial Grounds Requirements. - Thefollowing requirements shall be applied andenforced:a. It shall be unlawful for any person to bury remains in places other than thoselegally authorized in conformity with the

provisions of this Chapter.

b. A burial ground shall at least be 25meters distant from any dwelling house andno house shall be constructed with in thesame distance from any burial ground.

c. No burial ground shall be located within

50 meters from either side of a river orwithin 50 meters from any source of watersupply.


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Sec. 91. Burial Requirements. - The burialof remains is subject to the followingrequirements:a. No remains shall be buried without adeath certificate. This certificate shall be issued by the attending physician. Ifthere has been no physician in attendance,it shall be issued by the mayor, thesecretary of the municipal board, or acouncilor of the municipality where thedeath occured. The death certificate shall

be forwarded to the local civil registerwithin 48 hours after death.

b. Shipment of remains abroad shallgoverned by the rules and regulations ofthe Bureau of Quarantine.

c. Graves where remains are buried shall be

at least one and one-half meters deep andfiled well and firmly.

d. The cost of burial of a dead personshall be borne by the nearest skin. If thekin is not financially capable of defrayingthe expenses or if the deceased had no kin,the cost shall be borne

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