g. a Pd 856 Code on Sanitation

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MALACAANGM a n i l a

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 856 December 23, 1975

CDE N SANITATIN

WHEREAS, the health of the people, being of paramount importanceall efforts of public services should be directed towards the protectioand promotion of health; and

WHEREAS, with the advance in the field of sanitation in recent yearsthere arises the need for updating and codifying our scatteresanitary laws to ensure that they are in eeping with moderstandards of sanitation and provide a handy reference and guide fo

their enforcement;!"W, #HERE$"RE, %, $ER&%!A!& E' MAR("S, )resident of th)hilippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the (onstitutiondo hereby order and decree the following (ode on Sanitation*

CDE N SANITATIN ! T"E P"ILIPPINES

C"APTER 1

GENERAL PR#ISINSSec$%o& 1.#itle #he title of this (ode is +(ode on Sanitation of th)hilippines+'

Sec$%o& 2.&efinition of #erms Whenever any of the following wordor terms is used herein or in any rule or regulation issued under th(ode, it shall have the meaning given it in this section, as follows*

a- (ode (ode on Sanitation of the )hilippines'

b- &epartment #he &epartment of Health'

c- Secretary #he Secretary of Health'

d- Regional &irector an official who heads a Regional Healt"ffice'


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e- .ocal Health Authority an official or employee responsible fothe application of a prescribed health measure in a local politicasubdivision'

f- Health "fficer )rovincial, (ity or Municipal Health "fficer'

g- Engineer A Sanitary Engineer'

h- Section any section of this code unless the term refers tother statutes which are specifically mentioned'

Sec$%o& 3.$unctions of the &epartment of Health #he &epartmenshall have the following powers and functions*

a- /ndertae the promotion and preservation of the health othe people and raise the health standards of individuals an

communities throughout the )hilippines;

b- E0tend ma0imum health services to the people in rural areaand provide medical care to those who cannot afford it by reasoof poverty;

c- &evelop, administer and coordinate various health activitieand services which shall include public health, preventive

curative and rehabilitative programs, medical care, health anmedical education services;

d- /pgrade the standards of medical practice, the 1uality ohealth services and programs to assure the people of bettehealth services;

e- Assist local health agencies in developing public healtprograms including medical care, and promote medical and publ

health research;

f- %ssue permits to establish and operate government anprivate hospitals, clinics, dispensaries, schools of nursingmidwifery, and other para2medical course, puericulture centersclinical laboratories and blood bans;


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g- )rescribe standard rates of fees for health, medicalaboratory, and other public health services; and

h- )erforms such other functions as may be provided by law'

Sec$%o& '.Authority of the Secretary %n addition to the powers anauthority of the Secretary which are provided by law, he is liewis

empowered to promulgate rules and regulations for the propeimplementation and enforcement of the provisions of this (ode'

Sec$%o& 5.Authority of the 3ureau of &irectors #he 3ureau &irectorshall be responsible for staff activities involving the development oplans, programs, operating standards and management techni1ues itheir respective field of assignment'

Sec$%o& 6.Authority of the Regional &irectors #he Regional &irectorshall administer health functions in their regions, implement policiesstandards and programs involving health services; and enforce thprovisions of this (ode and the rules and regulations promulgated bthe Secretary under this (ode'

Sec$%o& 7.Authority of the Health "fficers #he health officers shaadminister health functions in areas under their 4urisdiction an

enforce the provisions of this (ode and the rules and regulationpromulgated by the Secretary under this (ode'

Sec$%o& 8.Miscellaneous )rovisions

a- %nternational treaties, agreements and conventions #hRepublic of the )hilippines recogni5es international treatiesagreements and conventions on public health' #heir provision

may be considered parts of this (ode provided they do nocontravene the (onstitution, e0isting laws or any provision of th(ode'

b- Rights and proceedings Any proceeding which hacommenced or any right which has accrued upon the effectivitof this (ode shall not be affected by any of its provisions


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However, matters of procedure and rights arising after the datof effectivity of this (ode shall conform to the provisions hereof'

c- &elegation of power and assignment of duty Whenever power is granted or a duty is assigned to any public health officein this (ode, the power may be e0ercised by a deputy or agent o

the official pursuant to law, unless it is e0pressly provideotherwise in this (ode'

d- .anguage re1uired Any notice, report, statement or recorre1uired or authori5ed by this (ode, shall be written in English o)ilipino'

e- Mailing of notices /nless otherwise e0pressly provided, annotice re1uired to be sent to any person by any provision of th(ode, shall be sent through the postal service' #he affidavit othe official or employee who mailed the notice is prima facievidence that the notice was sent as prescribed herein'

f- (ondemnation and sei5ure of property When any property officially condemned or sei5ed by government authorities in thinterest of public health, the owner thereof shall not be entitle

to compensation'g- (ommand responsibility When a duty is e0pressly vested in health officer as provided in this (ode, it shall be understood thait shall liewise be the concern of the superiors of the healtoffice under the principle of command responsibility'

C"APTER II(ATER S)PPL*

Sec$%o& 9.)rescribed Standards and procedures

Standards for drining water and their bacteriological and chemicae0aminations, together with the evaluation of results, shall conform tthe criteria set by the !ational &rining Water Standards' #htreatment of water to render it safe for drining, and the disinfectioof contaminated water sources together with their distributio


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systems shall be in accordance with procedures prescribed by th&epartment'

Sec$%o& 1+.6urisdiction of the &epartment

#he approval of the Secretary or that of his duly authori5erepresentative is re1uired in the following cases*

a- Sites of water sources before their construction;

b- &elivery of water to consumers from new or recently repairewater systems;

c- "peration of a water system after an order of closure waissued by the &epartment;

d- )lans and specifications of water systems of subdivisions anpro4ects prior to the construction of housing units thereat; and

e- (ertification of potability of drining water'

Sec$%o& 11.#ypes of Water E0aminations Re1uired

#he following e0aminations are re1uired for drining water*

a- %nitial e0amination #he physical, chemical and bacteriologicae0aminations of water from newly constructed systems osources are re1uired before they are operated and opened fopublic use' E0amination of water for possible radio2activcontamination should also be done initially'

b- )eriodic e0amination Water from e0isting sources is sub4ect tbacteriological e0amination as often as possible but the intervashall not be longer than si0 months, while general systemat

chemical e0amination shall be conducted every 78 months ooftener' E0amination of water sources shall be conducted yearlfor possible radioactive contamination'

Sec$%o& 12.E0amining .aboratories and Submission of WateSamples

#he e0amination of drining water shall be performed only in privator government laboratories duly accredited by the &epartment' %t


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the responsibility of operators of water systems to submit taccredited laboratories water samples for e0amination in a manneand at such intervals prescribed by the &epartment'

Sec$%o& 13."ther )rotective Measures

#o protect drining water from contamination, the following measure

shall be observed*

a- Washing clothes or bathing within a radius of 89 meters fromany well or other source of drining water is prohibited'

b- !o artesians, deep or shallow well shall be constructed withi89 meters from any source of pollution'

c- !o radioactive sources or materials shall be stored within

radius of 89 meters from any well or source of drining wateunless the radioactive source is ade1uately and safely encloseby proper shielding'

d- !o person charged with the management of a public watesupply system shall permit any physical connection between itdistribution system and that of any other water supply, unless thlatter is regularly e0amined as to its 1uality by those incharge othe public supply to which the connection is made and found tbe safe and potable'

e- #he installation of booster pump to boost water direct fromthe water distribution line of a water supply system, where lowwater pressure prevails is prohibited'

C"APTER III

!D ESTALIS"MENTSec$%o& 1'.Sanitary )ermit

a- !o person or entity shall operate a food establishment fopublic patronage without securing a permit from the local healtoffice' #he term +food establishment+ as used in this chaptemeans an establishment where food or drins are manufacturedprocessed, stored, sold or served'


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Sec$%o& 15.Health (ertificates

!o person shall be employed in any food establishment without Health (ertificate issued by the local health authority' #his certificatshall be issued only after the re1uired physical and medicae0aminations are performed and immuni5ations are administered a

prescribed intervals'Sec$%o& 16.uality and )rotection of $ood All food must be obtainefrom sources approved by the local health authority' %n this regardthe following re1uirements are applicable*

a- Meats, meat products and fish shall be procured from sourceunder sanitary or veterinary supervision'

b- All meat and fish shall be properly cooed before serving'c- !o meat products, fish, vegetables and other food sourceshall be procured from sources or areas nown to have beeaffected by radioactivity as for e0ample, areas contaminated wita very large amount of radioactive fallout'

d- Mil and fluid mil products shall be obtained from sourceapproved by the local health authority' Mil obtained from othesources must be sterili5ed, pasteuri5ed or otherwise heated'

e- Mil shall be stored in a refrigerator' (anned or pacage milother than dry mil powders, shall be refrigerated after thcontainer has been opened'

f- All perishable and potentially ha5ardous foods shall be storeat :9


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7' !o person shall use any room or place for or in connectiowith the preparation, storage, handling or sale of any article ofood

a- Which is at anytime used or in direct communication wita sleeping apartment or toilet;

b- %n which any animal is ept; or

c- Which is or has been used for any purpose which woulbe liely to contaminate the food or to affect in4uriously itwholesomeness or cleanliness; or

d- Which is not used e0clusively for the purpose; )rovided#hat in department stores or multi2purpose busines

establishments, food may be manufactured, preparedcooed, stored, or sold only in the area set aside e0clusivefor said purpose and for which a sanitary permit has beeissued'

8' !o sanitary permit shall be issued for any premises to be usefor the preparation, handling and sale of food unless it constructed in accordance with the following re1uirements*

a- $.""RS #he $loors shall be

i' (onstructed of concrete or other impervious and easicleaned material that is resistant to wear and corrosioand shall be ade1uately graded and drained; all anglebetween the floors and walls shall be rounded off to height of not less than @ inches ='?8 cm'- from th

floor; orii' (onstructed of wood with dovetailed or tongue angrooved floor boards laid on a firm foundation antightly clamped together with all angles between thfloor and walls rounded off to a height of @ inches ='?cm'-; or


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iii' (onstructed in accordance with the re1uirements osub2clause i- and ii- of this clause and covered witlinoleum, smooth surfaced rubber or similar materiafi0ed to the floor with cement or suitable adhesive)rovided, #hat with the approval in writing of the loca

authority, floors may be covered with carpets or othefloor covering in those parts of the premises where succarpets or coverings can be satisfactorily cleaned anmaintained'

b- WA..S

i' #he internal surface of walls shall have a smootheven, non2absorbent surface capable of being readi

cleaned without damage to the surface and constructeof dust2proof materials;

ii' #he walls, where sub4ect to wetting or splashing, shabe constructed of impervious, non2absorbent materiato a height of not less than = inches 8 meters- fromthe floor;

iii' #he internal walls shall be painted in light colors otreated with such other wall finish as the healtauthority may prescribe'

c- (E%.%!BS

i' All ceilings or, if no ceiling is provided, the entirunder2surface of the roof shall be dust2proof anwashable'

ii' #he ceiling or undersurface of the roof of rooms iwhich food is prepared or paced or in which utensils ohands are washed shall be smooth, non2absorbent anlight'

d- .%BH#%!B


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i' #he general standards of illumination provided shapermit effective inspection and cleaning and shall be osufficient intensity appropriate to the purpose for whicany room or place is used;

ii' %n rooms where food is prepared or paced or i

which utensils or hands are washed there shall be minimum illumination intensity of 8> foot2candles; ipremises where food is consumed, there shall be minimum illumination intensity of 9 foot2candles%ntensities of illumination shall be measured at a poin@> inches =?'8> cm'- above the floor;

iii' All lighting shall be reasonably free from glare an

distributed so as to avoid shadows;

iv' At other areas or woring surfaces, the illuminatioshall be of such intensity as may be re1uired by thhealth authority'

e- CE!#%.A#%"!

i' Centilation shall be provided which shall be effectiv

and suitable to maintain comfortable condition;ii' #he ventilation shall be ade1uate to prevent the afrom becoming e0cessively heated, prevencondensation and the formation of e0cess moisture owalls, ceilings and for the removal of ob4ectionabodors, fumes and impurities;

iii' %n the absence of effective natural ventilationmechanical ventilation with airflow from a clean areaand discharging in such a manner as not to create nuisance, shall be provided;

iv' (anopies, air ducts, fans or other appliances shall bprovided as re1uired by the health authority in particulacircumstances;


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v' Effective provision shall be made for securing anmaintaining a reasonable temperature;

f- "CER(R"W&%!B

#here shall be sufficient floor space to enable everperson woring thereon to carry out his duties efficient

and to permit easy access for cleaning' Woring spacesaisles or passageways and areas to which customerhave access shall be unobstructed and sufficient tpermit movement of employees and customers withoucontamination of food by clothing or personal contact'

g- (HA!BER""MS

7' #here shall be provided ade1uate and suitable locers or othefacilities for the orderly storage of clothing and personabelongings of employees or persons engaged or employed in thpremises' Such facilities shall be so situated and arranged so thathere is no contamination of food by contact with clothing, anwhere the number of persons engaged or employed is four omore of either se0, there shall be provided separate changin

rooms for each se0'h- WASH2HA!& 3AS%!S

i' Wash2hand basins shall be installed in convenient places and anear as practicable to where the person for whose use they arprovided are woring while handling food for sale or in suclocations as may be otherwise prescribed in any particular case'

ii' %f re1uired in writing by the local health authority an additionawash2hand basin shall be installed as near as practicable to thtoilet facilities* )rovided, that the wash2hand basins specified ithis (ode need not be installed in premises where only food isealed containers is sold* and, )rovided, further, that wash2hanbasins specified in this regulation shall be installed undespecifications of the !ational )lumbing (ode of the )hilippines'


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i- WASH2HA!& 3AS%! MA%!#E!A!(E

i' An ade1uate supply of soap, clean towels, roller towepresenting a clean surface to each user from a continuous rolletowel dispenser or other hand drying services approved by healtauthorities'

ii' #he wash2hand basin and all hand washing facilities shall, at atimes, be maintained in good repair and in a clean condition'

iii' All wash2hand basins shall, at all times, while the premises arbeing used, be supplied with hot and cold or tempered runninwater at a minimum temperature of 7>>


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drying device immediately before woring, or after visitinthe toilet'

Sec$%o& 2+.Cermin (ontrol

Cermin A group of insects or small animals such as flies, mos1uitoescocroaches, fleas, lice, bedbugs, mice, and rats which are vectors o

diseases'

a- Spaces where food and drins are stored, prepared anserved shall be so constructed and maintained as to e0cludvermin'

b- All opening which connects spaces to the outer air shall beffectively protected with screen of non2corrosive wire 7?2mes

or finer' &oor screens shall be tight2fitting'c- A vermin abatement program shall be maintained in thestablishments by their owners, operators, or administrators' they fail, neglect or refuse to maintain a vermin abatemenprograms, the local health agency will undertae the wor atheir e0pense'

d- &uring deratting or disinfecting operations, all foodstuffsutensils, food preparation and cleaning e1uipment shall bcovered to protect them from to0ic chemical substances'

e- Cermin control in public places shall be the responsibility othe provincial, city or municipal governments which hav4urisdiction over them'

f- #he procedure and fre1uency of vermin abatement program

shall be determined and approved by the local health authority'Sec$%o& 21.#oilet and Washing $acilities

a- Ade1uate and clean toilet facilities for male and femalcustomers and personnel shall be provided in properly locateareas'


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b- #oilet rooms shall not open directly into spaces where food prepared, stored or served' Where such toilets e0ist, the doorshall be tight fitting and self2closing'

c- Ade1uate hand2washing facilities shall be provided within oad4acent to toilet room'

d- $acilities shall include hot and cold running water, singleservice paper or cloth towel dispenser or drying device and soaor detergent'

Sec$%o& 22.&isposal of Refuse

a- Refuse cans may be used in food2preparation areas foimmediate use only'

b- Storage refuse cans, filled and empty, shall be in a designatespace separate from food2handling operations'

c- #hese cans shall be constructed and maintained as to bvermin2proof and easily cleaned'

d- (ans containing refuse shall be tightly covered at all timese0cept during actual use in food2handling areas'

e- Holding bins may liewise be used, provided they arconstructed of impervious, readily2cleaned materials, and fittewith tight2fitting covers'

f- Where refuse cans are used, a space separated from the foodhandling spaces and ad4acent to the refuse2can storage spacshall be provided for cleaning them' #his space shall be e1uippewith scrubbing2brushes, cleansing agents, steam or hot wate

under pressure, and a hose fitted with ad4ustable no55le'

Sec$%o& 23.E1uipment and /tensils

a- #hey shall be so designed, fabricated and installed so thacleaning is easy and they do not pose health ha5ards'

b- .ead2soldered containers and cadium2lined piping and fi0tureshall not be used'


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c- Surfaces that come into contact with food or drins shall bconstructed of materials that are impervious, corrosion2resistannon2to0ic, easily cleanable, durable and resistant to chipping'

d- Sliding doors on cabinets shall be easily cleanable anremovable' Runners shall be allotted at the ends to perm

removal of dust and debris' #he bottom shelves of open2basefi0tures shall be removable to facilitate inspection, cleaning anmaintenance'

Sec$%o& 2'.Washing of /tensils

a- #hey shall be scraped and pre2rinsed to remove food articles

b- #hey shall be thoroughly cleansed in warm water at 78>?>279


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b- #he surfaces of containers and utensils, including glasses antablewares, which come in contact with food and drin shall nobe handled'

c- &isposable cups, plates, spoons and other single2serviccontainers and utensils shall be purchased in sanitary cartons an

stored in a clean, dry place until used' #hese articles shall be shandled on removal from the carton that the hand does notouch the surface which will be in contact with food or drin'

d- (lean cloths, napins, spoons, towels, and other clote1uipment shall be stored in clean places designated specificalfor them' Soiled linens, including towels, aprons, and coats, shabe stored in a closed bin or locer, suitably mared'

e- Spoons, spatulas, dippers and scopps used intermittently fodispensing fro5en desserts shall be ept in running water or iwater maintained at 7=>


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hours of the inspection or evaluation, the original of the inspectioreport shall be furnished the holder of the permit certificate, thmanager or occupier of the food establishment' Whenever ainspection form issued indicates non2compliance items relating to anparticular type of premises, the inspector shall notify the holder of th

sanitary permit, the manager or occupier of the correction to be madand indicate a reasonable period for its compliance' %f upon reinspection after the deadline the inspector finds the correction has nobeen effected he shall forthwith report to the Health "fficer and thHealth "fficer shall revoe the sanitary permit' A copy of thinspection form and any notices served shall, in all cases, be filed anept by the local health authority and be available at all reasonabl

time for inspection by an officer of the &epartment of Health'a- SERC%(E "$ !"#%(E Whenever an inspection or evaluatioreport form indicates non2complying items, the Health "fficer othe )rovince, Municipality or (ity may cause to be served on thholder of the permit, the manager or occupier a notice re1uirinhim, within the time stated in the notice, to tae such remediaaction as may be specified therein' %n the event within the tim

stated in the notice, hereinafter called the first notice, the termof the first notice are not complied with, the Health "fficer macause to be served on the holder of the permit, the manager ooccupier a second notice calling on him to show cause, at a timand place stated in the notice, why the permit issued in respecof the food establishment should not be revoed'

b- REC"(A#%"! "$ )ERM%#S After prior notice and hearing a

provided above, the Health "fficer, if satisfied that the terms othe two notices have not been complied with or that the failure tcomply therewith is not e0cusable, shall revoe the said permit'

c- S/MMAR S/S)E!S%"! "$ )ERM%#S Whenever th)rovincial, Municipal or (ity Health "fficer finds unsanitary ounhealthy conditions in the operation of a food establishmenwhich in his 4udgment constitute a substantial ha5ard to th


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public health, the Health "fficer may order the immediatsuspension of the permit' Any person to whom such an order issued written petition shall be afforded a hearing as soon apossible'

d- A))EA.S #he person or panel conducting the hearing ma

confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed from, whicdecision shall be final'

e- )R"#E(#%"! "$ $""& !otwithstanding the other provisionof this regulation relating to the issuance of permits, everperson who is engaged in the sale of food or in the manufacturepreparation, storage, pacing or delivery of food for sale protecsuch food from contamination'

f- )"WER "$ E!#R Any Sanitary %nspector or duly authori5eofficer of the &epartment of Health or of the )rovincial, Municipaor (ity Health "fficer, upon presentation of proper credentiamay at all reasonable times enter any premises engaged in thmanufacture, preparation or pacing of any article of food fosale or any premises used for any of the purposes referred to ithis (ode for the purpose of inspection or any other actionecessary for administration of this (ode'

Sec$%o& 32.Special )rovisions

a- Broceries or +Sari2Sari+ Stores

7' !o grocery or sari2sari store shall be established within distance of 89 meters from any source of contamination'

8' All foods which re1uire no further cooing before they areaten shall be protected from contamination while icountries or showcases'

b- 3aeries'

7' &elivery trucs and carts of baery products shall alwaybe ept clean and sanitary'

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7' !o dairy shall eep unhealthy or infected cows, carabaoor goats for the production of mil, or feed themunwholesome food which produces impure or unwholesommil'

8' !o animals used for the production of mil shall b

allowed to gra5e on land which has been contaminated bradioactivity'

@' !o dairy shall sell unwholesome mil that has not beepreviously pasteuri5ed or otherwise sterili5ed'

d- %ce )lants

7' "nly potable water shall be used in the manufacture o

ice'8' %n storing and transporting ice intended for publconsumption, precautionary measures shall be taen tprotect the ice from sources of contamination'

e- Ambulant $ood Cendors

7' #hese vendors shall sell only bottled food drins, biscuit

and confectionaries'8' %t is prohibited for food vendors to sell food that re1uirethe use of utensils'

f- "yster 3eds

7' "ysters shall be planted and grown only in areas approveby the Secretary or his duly authori5ed representatives anin places duly licensed by the 3ureau of $isheries anA1uatic Resources'

8' "ysters offered for sale, if not originating from approveareas, shall be confiscated and destroyed by the local healtauthority'

g- $ish Mareting Areas

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8' $ish caught in radioactive 5ones as well as in areacontaminated by to0ic substances or high in mercury counas determined by the health authorities shall be condemneand not be allowed for public consumption'

@' #he selling, distribution and buying of fish caught throug

the use of e0plosives and chemicals are prohibited'Sec$%o& 33.Responsibility of the .ocal Health Authority #he locahealth authority shall*

a- Mae periodic inspections to enforce the maintenance oade1uate sanitation in food establishments and their premises;

b- #ae samples of food and drin from any establishments o

vendor as often as necessary to determine if there arunwholesome, adulterated, or contaminated by radioactivity;

c- )revent the sale or condemn and destroy food and drins these are found unfit for human consumption;

d- Seal and prohibit the use of devices, utensils, containersvehicles, machines, piping and appurtenances if in his opiniothey are unsanitary; and

e- Enforce the provisions of this (hapter and the rules anregulations promulgated by the Secretary'

C"APTER I#MAR-ETS AND AATTIRS

Sec$%o& 3'.)rescribed Standards of (onstruction #he constructioof marets and abattoirs shall conform to standards prescribed by th

&epartment' #hese standards shall be set along the followinguidelines*

7' Suitability of site insofar as elimination of nuisance conditioand prevention of contamination are concerned;

8' Availability of ample water supply for cleaning;

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:' &urability of construction to protect vendors and customerfrom any ha5ard and e0posure to the elements; and

9' $acilities for sanitation maintenance, such as cleaning anelimination of harborages of vermin'

Sec$%o& 35.Responsibility of the .ocal Health Authority

a- "n Marets

7' Mae periodic inspections to ascertain the maintenance oade1uate sanitary conditions of marets and their premises;

8' Supervise and control the proper care and use of marestalls;

@' )rohibit the construction of living 1uarters within anmaret and its premises;

:' Enforce the ban on construction of partitions, sheds obooths within the maret area'

b- "n Abattoirs

7' Supervise the maintenance of ade1uate sanitation iabattoirs and their premises;

8' Enforce the re1uirements on the e0amination of meat aprovided in e0isting laws;

@' )ermit the slaughter of animals for public consumption iother designated areas in certain e0igencies, provided publhealth is ade1uately protected;

:' Supervise the sanitary disposal of all abattoir wastes; and

9' Ensure that only healthy animals shall be slaughtered, anthat the method of slaughtering, the techni1ues of dressinand the storing, handling and transporting procedures are iaccordance with prescribed standards'

Sec$%o& 36.Responsibility of .ocal Bovernments and )rivat"perators .ocal governments and private operators in charge opublic or private marets and abattoirs shall employ an ade1uat


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number of personnel to ensure their efficient operation and hygienmaintenance' #hese employees shall be under the direct supervisioof the local health authority'

C"APTER #P)LIC LA)NDR*

Sec$%o& 37.Sanitary )ermit !o public laundry shall operate withoua sanitary permit from the Secretary or his duly authori5erepresentative' As used in this (hapter, a public laundry is a laundrestablished and operated for commercial purposes, open to thpublic, and not to an e0clusive clientele'

Sec$%o& 38.Beneral Re1uirements #he construction and operation oa public laundry shall be governed by the following re1uirements*

a- Structural Re1uirements

7' #he site should be distant from sources of nuisance'

8' "nly durable construction materials shall be used'

@' Smooth and water2tight materials shall be used foflooring'

:' All wor rooms shall be properly ventilated and providewith 7> foot2candles of lighting'

9' Ade1uate drying facilities shall be provided and articles fodrying protected from sources of contamination'

b- Sanitary Re1uirements

7' .aundry supplies in both li1uid and solid state shall b

properly stored, prepared and handled' (ontainers ochemical shall be properly labeled'

8' Employees shall be provided with potable drining watetoilets, bathing and washing facilities'

@' Employees shall be provided with locers for their woringarments and street cloths'


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:' #he plant and its premises and e1uipment shall bmaintained clean and sanitary at all times'

Sec$%o& 39.Special Re1uirements #he following re1uirements shabe enforced*

a- All articles to be laundered coming from hospitals an

infected sources shall be treated by e0posure to a sufficien1uantity of hot water detergents or by other effective means odisinfection'

b- All linen, bed clothes, pa4amas, towels, bedsheets, pillowcases, etc' that have come in contact with any form oradioactivity should be isolated in a certain area and monitoreby Radiation Safety personnel before sending these articles folaundry' %f any amount of radioactive contamination is found, thaffected article should be set aside and the radioactivity alloweto completely decay before said article is sent for laundry'

c- All articles for delivery to the laundry shall be ept icontainers which shall be ept closed until the articles arremoved at the laundry'

d- .aundry vehicles shall be ept clean and sanitary at all timese- A separate room shall be used solely for receiving, sortingmaring or handling unwashed articles'

f- &iapers must be protected from pathogenic organisms anfrom chemical substances which are irritating to the sin of thinfant' .aundered diapers for delivery shall be paced in seale

sanitary containers'C"APTER #I

SC"L SANITATIN AND "EALT" SER#ICES

Sec$%o& '+.&efinition of #erms As used in this (hapter, the followinterms shall mean*

a- School An institution of learning which may be public, privator parochial'


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b- Special School A school which utili5es cadavers, plantsanimals, bacterial and viral cultures for studies and research'

c- )hysical Environments #he school plant, grounds anfacilities'

d- Emotional Environment $actors which affect the emotiona

health of students and members of the faculty'

Sec$%o& '1.#he )hysical Environment %n the design and constructioof the school plant, the following factors shall be considered*

a- Site #raffic ha5ards are to be avoided but not to the point osacrificing accessibility to public transportation' %t shall be distanfrom sources of nuisances'

b- Brounds #he acreage shall be large enough to permplaygrounds, athletic fields and school gardens'

c- 3uilding )referably it shall be constructed of strong andurable materials and designed along functional lines' $or thprevention of fire ha5ards, the re1uirements of the local firdepartment shall be observed' Sufficient ventilation shall bprovided' Wall and ceiling finishes should be chosen so as to givoptimum lighting with minimum glare' Artificial lighting witlouvered flourescent or incandescent fi0ture shall be used tsupply a minimum lighting of 89 foot2candles in the darescorner' $or flooring, suitable materials shall be used which wgive ma0imum durability without creating a slippery surface'

d- Sanitary $acilities #he school population shall be provide

with potable water, sewage and waste disposal systems shaliewise conform to the re1uirements prescribed in this (ode'

Sec$%o& '2.#he Emotional Environment $or the promotion oemotional health of the school population the following re1uirementshall be observed*

a- Suitable .ocation #he school site shall be located away fromdisturbances and places which give undesirable influence'


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b- Recreational $acilities #he school must have safe anattractive playgrounds and ade1uate facilities for suitable sportand games'

c- Rest Rooms $acilities shall be provided where facultmembers can rest and get short respite from teaching chores'

Sec$%o& '3.Health Services #rained personnel and ade1uate facilitieshould be available so that students may be afforded the followinhealth services*

a- )eriodic physical and medical e0amination;

b- )eriodic immuni5ation;

c- Medical and dental treatment;

d- #reatment for common emergencies; and

e- (ounselling and guidance'

Sec$%o& ''.Re1uirements for Special Schools

a- (adavers shall be stored in morgues and dissected idissecting rooms, all of which shall be constructed anmaintained in accordance with standards prescribed by th

&epartment'

b- )oisonous or harmful plants and animals shall be ept iade1uate and a secured areas'

c- Ciral and bacterial cultures shall be ept in laboratories undestandard security laboratory measures'

d- Schools utili5ing radioactive materials or sources for study o

research should closely conform to the re1uirements anguidelines given by the Radiation Health "ffice and the )hilippinAtomic Energy (ommission concerning radiation protection'

C"APTER #IIIND)STRIAL "*GIENE


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Sec$%o& '5.Sanitary Re1uirements for "perating an %ndustriaEstablishment #he following sanitary re1uirements shall be applicabto industrial establishments*

a- !o person, firm, corporation, or entity shall operate anindustrial establishment without first obtaining a sanitary perm

from the Secretary or his duly authori5ed representatives'b- %ndustrial establishments shall be allowed to operate only iplaces or 5ones assigned for the ind of industry by e0istin5oning laws, ordinances, or policies' #he local health authoritshall determine the suitability of location where no 5oning lawordinance or policy e0ists'

c- Ade1uate potable water supply shall be provided temployees'

d- Sewage disposal shall be by means of a municipal or citsewerage system whenever possible' %f no municipal or citsewerage system e0ists it shall be done in accordance with thprovisions of this (ode' Ade1uate and conveniently located toileand bath facilities shall be provided for each se0'

e- All wastes incident to the operation of the industrial planshall be collected, stored, or disposed of in a manner to prevenhealth ha5ards, nuisances, and pollution' Where a city omunicipal collection and disposal system e0ists, it should butili5ed'

f- An abatement program for the control of vermin shall bmaintained'

g- Ade1uate restrooms and mass halls shall be provided foemployees'

h- All places of employment and all worrooms, includinmachinery and e1uipment, shall be ept clean and sanitary'

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a- %ssue a list of ma0imum concentration of atmosphercontaminants as a guide in appraising health ha5ards and ievaluating control measures' #he term ma0imum concentratioas used in this (hapter means the amount of atmosphercontaminant which can be tolerated by man for continuous dai

e0posure with no impairment of health or well2being eitheimmediate or after a long period of e0posure'

b- Review the concentration values at regular intervals to amenor alter the list where indicated'

c- Specify other concentrations of short intermittent duratiocapable of causing acute impairment of health'

d- Re1uire control of other contaminants nown or believed tbe capable of causing impairment of health but not included ithe list already issued by the &epartment'

e- )rescribe control measures to eliminate transmission oinfection disease through processing or handling of industriaproducts or wastes'

f- )rescribe illumination standard values and order their review

at regular intervals to alter or amend values when indicated'g- )romulgate measures to effectively and ade1uately controany possible radioactivity to which worers may be e0posed whilon their 4ob'

h- )romulgate control measures to reduce noise and pollution'

Sec$%o& '7.Responsibilities of the Employer and Employees #h

following are the responsibilities of the employer and employees iindustrial establishments*

a- Employer responsibility

7' )rovide, install and maintain in good repair all contromeasures and protective e1uipment;


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8' %nform affected employees regarding the nature of thha5ards and the reasons for, and methods of contromeasures and protective e1uipment;

@' Mae periodical testing of the hearing of all employees inoisy areas of operation;

:' Adopt measures so that the noise produced is withiallowable limits so as not to affect neighboring officesbuildings or establishments;

9' Re1uest the &epartment a permit for variation from thre1uirements when other means of e1uivalent protection arprovided; and

?' )rovide personal protective e1uipment andFor protectivbarriers when they are necessary'

b- Employee responsibility

7' "bserve strictly protective control measures which arprescribed; and

8' /se e1uipment provided them properly'

Sec$%o& '8.Environmental )rovisions #he environmental provisionenumerated hereunder for the protection of the health of worers arapplicable to all industrial establishments*

a- (ontrol of atmospheric contaminants

7' Worers shall not be e0posed to atmosphercontaminants ha5ardous to health'

8' (ontrol of atmospheric contaminants shall baccomplished by methods approved by the Secretary or hduly authori5ed representatives or other governmenauthority'

b- (ontrol of infectious agents


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7' (ontrol measures shall be provided to eliminate or controthe transmission of infectious diseases through processing ohandling of industrial products or wastes'

c- (ontrol of possible sources of radiation ha5ards should bcarried out under the supervision of the Radiation Health "ffice

or his authori5ed representative'd- !oise

(ontrol measures shall be provided to reduce intensity of noissufficiently to render it harmless to worers and to eliminate it aits source as a nuisance by following the recommendations of thlocal health or other government authority'

e- %llumination7' Ade1uate lighting shall be provided and distributed in awor areas in amount re1uired for the type of wor or seeintass measured by a light2meter with a minimum of glarand contrasting intensities between wor and worroom'

8' Where the specific tas re1uires more light than provideby general illumination, supplementary lighting shall bsupplied'

f- Centilation

7' !atural or artificial ventilation shall be provided in all worareas at a rate to insure a safe and healthful worinatmosphere, free from in4urious amounts of to0ic materiaand reasonably free from offensive odours and dus

throughout the establishment'8' )roper control measures shall be used to reducconcentration of to0ic contaminants to allowable limits'

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enter places of employment or habitations nor create anha5ard of nuisance'

Sec$%o& '9.)ersonal )rotective E1uipment #he followinre1uirements shall be applicable for personal protective e1uipment'

a- )ersonal protective e1uipment andFor protective barriers sha

be provided whenever substances, radiations or mechanicairritants are encountered in a manner capable of causing anpathological change or in4ury or impairment in functions of anpart of the body through sin andFor mucous membranabsorption'

b- )ersonal protection e1uipment which shall include respiratorprotectors and other accessories shall be fitted to each e0poseworer when necessary'

c- G2ray film badges or pocet desimeters should be worn bworers who, during their course of wor are unavoidabe0posed to even a small amount of radiation'

d- Supervisors and employees shall familiari5e themselves witthe use, proper sanitary care and storage of this e1uipment'

Sec$%o& 5+.Health Services Medical services shall be provided to aemployees in accordance with e0isting laws and the rules anregulations prescribed by the &epartment'

C"APTER #IIIP)LIC S(IMMING R AT"ING PLACES

Sec$%o& 51.Sanitary )ermit !o public swimming and bathing place

shall be operated for public use without a sanitary permit issued bthe Secretary or his duly authori5ed representative'

Sec$%o& 52.)rotection of (ustomers #o protect the health and safetof persons who use them, the &epartment shall promulgate*

a- Rules and regulations concerning*


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7' (orrect sanitary practices for persons swimming obathing to prevent the transmission of communicabldiseases;

8' (orrect sanitary procedures for personnel woring in thosplaces to maintain their ade1uate sanitation and cleanlines

of accessories used by customers;@' Ade1uate number of trained personnel and necessare1uipment needed for life2saving and rescue wor;

:' )ost conspicuous signs to warn the public of the presencof artificial or natural ha5ards; and

b- Standards and criteria concerning*

7' Sanitary structural re1uisites for swimming pools and bathouses to prevent pollution of their waters and to facilitatsanitation maintenance;

8' Sanitary structural standards for appurtenances, such atoilets, shower baths and dressing rooms to eliminate thris of infection;

@' Methods of determining the sanitary 1uality of wateparticularly that which is used in swimming pools; and

:' (riteria to be used in the limitation of swimming obathing loads of swimming pools in accordance with the typof water treatment applied'

Sec$%o& 53.Responsibility of the .ocal Health Authority #he locahealth authority concerned shall*

7' %nspect the state of sanitation of public swimming or bathinplaces;

8' Ascertain if their personnel are e0amined regularly for thpresence of any infections or contagious disease;

@' Enforce rules and regulations of the &epartment under th(hapter; and


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:' Recommend to the &epartment the revocation of their permitwhen it is deemed necessary for the protection of public health'

C"APTER IREST AREAS, )S TERMINALS, )S STPS, AND SER#ICE

STATINS

Sec$%o& 5'.Rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops and service statioareas with one or more permanent sheds, buildings and servicfacilities for motor vehicles shall be provided with sanitary facilities fothe convenience and personal necessities of the travelling public'

a- Rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops and service stations shabe established with ample area to prevent overcrowding of motovehicles and travellers'

b- #hey shall be provided with ade1uate ventilation and lightinand away from sources of nuisance'

c- Safe and ade1uate water supply shall be provided iaccordance with the provisions of (hapter %% of this (ode'

d- E0creta and sewage collection and disposal shall be providein accordance with the provisions of (hapter GC%% of this (ode'

e- Refuse collection and disposal shall be in accordance with thprovisions of (hapter GC%%% of this (ode'

f- (omfort rooms Ade1uate number of comfort rooms shall bprovided as well as au0iliary facilities therein in accordance witthe provisions on (hapter GC%% of this (ode'

g- Waiting sheds for commuters shall be of ade1uate si5e t

comfortably accommodate a minimum of thirty @>- persons$loors shall be of smooth concrete finish and ade1uate sittinfacilities provided for'

h- Sale of foodstuffs in those establishments shall be done iconformity with the provisions of (hapter %%% of this (ode'


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C"APTER CAMPS AND PICNIC GR)NDS

Sec$%o& 55.!o camps and picnic grounds shall be open for publpatronage without a sanitary permit issued by Secretary or his dulauthori5ed representative'

a- (amps and picnic ground sites shall not be sub4ect tflooding, must be well drained, distant from any source onuisance and will not endanger sources of any public watesupply'

b- (amp and picnic houses shall be provided with ade1uatlighting and ventilation' Where tents are used flooring shall be aleast : inches above the ground'

c- Ade1uate and safe drining water shall be available at atimes in accordance with the provisions of (hapter %% of th(ode'

d- Ade1uate number of sanitary facilities shall be provided'

e- Sewage disposal shall be in accordance with the provisions o(hapter GC%% of this (ode'

f- #he storage, preparation and serving of food shall be iaccordance with (hapter %%% of this (ode'

g- Refuse cans shall be provided at strategic points in thground area provided with tight fitting cover' A regular collectioservice shall be maintained' Refuse disposal shall be iaccordance with the provisions of (hapter GC%%% of this (ode'

h- (amps and picnic grounds shall at all times be maintaineclean, free from litter and accumulated rubbish'

i- A program on Cermin (ontrol shall be made in accordancwith (hapter GC% of this (ode'

C"APTER IDANCING SC"LS, DANCE "ALLS AND NIG"T CL)S


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Sec$%o& 56.Beneral )rovisions #he following provisions arapplicable to dancing schools, dance halls and night clubs*

a- #hese establishments shall be operated and opened for publpatronage only when a sanitary permit is issued by the locahealth authority'

b- #hese establishments and their premises shall be ept cleaand sanitary at all times'

c- )atrons shall be provided with ade1uate potable water antoilet facilities in accordance with standards prescribed by th(ode'

d- #here shall be no private rooms or separate compartment

for public use e0cept those used for lavatories, dressing roomsbars and itchens'

Sec$%o& 57.Special )rovisions #he following provisions are applicabin cases herein specified*

a- $or dancing schools

!o person shall be employed as a dancing instructor o

instructress without first securing a health certificate from thlocal authority'

b- $or dance halls and night clubs

7' !o person shall employed as hostess or coo or bartendeor waiter without first securing a health certificate from thlocal health authority'

8' #he storage, preparation and serving of food and drinshall be in accordance with the provisions prescribed i(hapter %%% of this (ode'

C"APTER IITNSRIAL AND EA)T* ESTALIS"MENTS

Sec$%o& 58.&efinition of #erms As used in this (hapter, the term+#onsorial and 3eauty Establishments+ include barber shops, beaut


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parlors, hairdressing and manicuring establishments and figurslendering salons'

a- Re1uirements' #hese establishments are sub4ect to thfollowing re1uirements*

7' A sanitary permit shall be procured from the local healt

authority before their operation'

8' #hey shall be maintained clean and sanitary at all times'

@' !o person shall be employed to service customers withoua health certificate issued by the local health authority'

b- (orrect Sanitary )ractices' #he following sanitary practiceshall be observed'

7' Woring personnel shall wash their hands with soap anwater before servicing customers'

8' #hey shall wear clean woring garments'

@' #hey shall not smoe nor eat while woring'

:' %mplements of their trade shall be cleaned and disinfectebefore and after their use'

9' (ustomers shall be supplied with clean and fresh towelsdrapes and other linen necessary'

?' )recautionary measures to prevent disease transmissioshall be observed when serving customers showing any formof dermatoses'

C"APTER III

MASSAGE CLINICS AND SA)NA AT" ESTALIS"MENTSSec$%o& 59.&efinition of #erms As used in this (hapter the followinshall mean*

a- Massage' A method wherein the superficial soft parts of thbody are rubbed or stroed or neaded for remedial or aesthetor hygienic purposes'


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b- Massage (linic' An establishment where massage administered to customers'

c- Masseur' A trained person duly licensed by the Secretary ohis authori5ed representative to perform massage and tsupervise massage clinic attendants'

d- Massage (linic Attendant' A trained person duly permitted bthe Secretary or his authori5ed representative to massagcustomers under the guidance and supervision of a masseur'

e- Sauna 3ath Establishment' An establishment whercustomers are e0posed to steam which is generated by sprinlinwater on hot stones or by some other means'

f- Sauna 3ath Attendant' A person who applies the propetechni1ue of giving steam bath to customers'

Sec$%o& 6+.Sanitary )ermit !o person or entity shall operate massage clinic andFor a sauna bath establishment without firssecuring a sanitary permit from the local health authority'

Sec$%o& 61.Sanitary Re1uirements #he following re1uirements shabe enforced*

a- Massage (linic

7' #he reception and office rooms shall be properly lighteand ventilated'

8' Every massage room shall be ade1uately ventilatedprovided with a sliding curtain at the entrance and e1uippewith a suitable and clean massage table'

@' Sanitary and ade1uate handwashing, bath and toilefacilities shall be available'

:' (ustomers shall be provided with soap, clean towelssaniti5ed rubber or plastic slippers' #hey shall be re1uired ttae a thorough bath before massage'


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9' Masseur and masseur attendant shall wash their handwith soap and water before and after massaging a customer

?' #he establishment and its premises shall be maintaineclean and sanitary at all times'

b- Sauna 3ath Establishment

7' #he reception and office rooms shall be properly lighteand ade1uately ventilated'

8' #he sauna bath room shall be properly lighted, providewith thermometers, and maintained clean and sanitary at atimes'

@' Sanitary and ade1uate handwashing, bath and toile

facilities shall be available'

:' (ustomers shall be provided with soap, clean towels ansaniti5ed rubber or plastic slippers'

Sec$%o& 62.)ersonnel #he following re1uirements shall be enforced

a- Masseur

7' #he person must have a certificate as a registere

masseur, issued by the (ommittee on E0aminers for Masseuof the &epartment'

8' He must possess an up2to2date health certificate issued bthe local health authority'

@' #he person shall wear a clean woring garment wheattending to customers or when supervising massage clin

attendants'b- Massage (linic Attendant

7' #he person shall be properly registered and authori5ed bthe local health authority to wor as massage clinattendant after compliance with the following re1uirements*

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which is duly authori5ed and recogni5ed by th&epartment; and

b- /p2to2date health certificate issued by the locahealth authority to include C& clearance secured fromany government clinic or hospital'

8' person must clean woring garments when attending tcustomers'

c- Sauna 3ath Attendant

7' Attendant must possess an up2to2date health certificatissued by the local health authority'

8' #he person must wear clean woring garments whe

attending to customers'

C"APTER I#"TELS, MTELS AND APARTMENTS, LDGING, ARDING

R TENEMENT ")SES, AND CNDMINI)MS

Sec$%o& 63.&efinition of #erms As used in this (hapter, the followinterms shall mean*

a- Hotel' A building where transient guests are received and arsupplied with and charged for meals, lodging and other services'

b- Motel' A roadside hotel for motorists, usually consisting oprivate cabins'

c- 3oarding House' A building where selected persons for fi0eperiods of time are supplied with, and charged for sleepinaccommodations and meals'

d- .odging House' A building where persons are supplied witand charged for sleeping accommodations only'

e- #enement House' A building or portion thereof which is leaseor sold to an occupied as residence by four or more familiedoing their cooing within the premises but living independentl


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of one another although having a common right in the use ohalls, stairways, terraces, verandas, toilets, and baths'

f- Apartment House' A building containing a number of separatresidential suites'

g- (ondominium' A building with one or more storeys compose

of multi2unit residential suites under 4oint ownership ooccupants, each unit provided with complete sanitary facilitiesutilities and other amenities'

h- Establishments' A collective term construed to include itema- to g-'

Sec$%o& 6'.Beneral )rovisions #he following are re1uired for th

establishments defined in the preceding Section*a- !o establishment shall be operated and opened for publipatronage without a sanitary permit issued by the Secretary ohis duly authori5ed representative'

b- Any e0tension or additional construction in an establishmenshall re1uire a sanitary permit before it could be operated'

c- All establishments shall provide their patrons with ade1uatwater supply, toilet and bath facilities in accordance witstandards prescribed in this (ode'

d- Establishments and their premises shall be ept clean ansanitary at all times'

e- )eriodic insect and vermin control measures shall bundertaen to eradicate vectors of diseases'

f- Animals, fowls and pets shall be housed in appropriatennels or cages separate from living 1uarters'

g- !o person shall be employed in establishments without firsprocuring a health certificate from the local health authority'

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a- Hotels and Motels

7' #he storage, preparation and serving of food to customershall be in accordance with the standards prescribed i(hapter %%% of this (ode'

8' (ustomers shall be provided with clean linen such a

bedsheets, pillow cases, towels and napins'

@'When rooms or cabins are vacated, their toilets or bathshall be saniti5ed and clean and fresh linen shall be providebefore the room or cabin is rented for occupancy'

b- (ondominium #he following conditions are applicable*

7' #he choice for sites should consider availability of bus an

ta0i transportation services'

8' !earness to place of wor, schools, police stations anclinics'

@' Availability of low2cost goods'

:' )aring facilities and playgrounds for children'

9' $acilities for refuse disposal and cleanliness of buildings

and

?' Efficiency of lifts'

C"APTER #PRT, AIRPRT, #ESSEL AND AIRCRA!T SANITATIN

Sec$%o& 66.)ort and Airport Sanitation %n ports and airports, thfollowing sanitary re1uirements shall be applied*

a- Every port and airport shall be provided with potable drininwater and wholesome food supplied from sources approved bthe Secretary or his duly authori5ed representative'

b- #he drining water and food shall be stored and handled in manner to ensure their protection against contamination' #hlocal health authority shall conduct periodic inspections oe1uipment, installations and premises, and collect regular


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samples of water and food for laboratory e0amination tdetermine if they are fit for human consumption'

c- #here shall be available to as many ports and airports apracticable organi5ed medical and health services with ade1uatstaff, e1uipment and facilities for the prompt isolation and care o

infected persons, disinfection, disinsecting, deratting, laboratore0amination, collection and e0amination of rodents for plaguinfection, collection of water and food samples for e0amination'

d- #he local health authority for each port and airport shall taall practicable measures to eep port and airport installation freof rodents'

e- %n ports and airports of entry, facilities shall be provided foimmuni5ations re1uired in international travel'

f- Every port of entry and the area within the perimeter of aairport of entry shall be ept free from mos1uito vectors of yellowfever, malaria and other diseases of epidemiological significance'

Sec$%o& 67.Cessel Sanitation $or the purpose of this Section, thprovisions of Art' %% of the uarantine Regulations promulgated unde

Section 9 of Republic Act !o' 78@ shall be applied and enforced'Sec$%o& 68.Aircraft Sanitation $or the purpose of this Section, thre1uirements in the Buide to Hygiene and Sanitation in Aviation of thWorld Health "rgani5ation are adopted as part of this (ode'

C"APTER #I#ERMIN CNTRL


a- )lace .and, building, residence, pier, watercraft, aircraft oany means of conveyance'

b- Cermin A group of insects or small animals such as fliesmos1uitoes, cocroaches, fleas, lice, budbugs, mice and ratwhich are vectors of diseases'


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Sec$%o& 7+.Beneral Re1uirements

a- A vermin abatement program shall be maintained in places btheir owners, operators or administrators' %f they fail, neglect orefuse to maintain a vermin abatement program, the local healtagency will undertae the wor at their e0pense'

b- Cermin control in public places shall be the responsibility othe provincial, city or municipal governments which hav4urisdiction over them'

c- #he procedure and fre1uency of vermin abatement programshall be determined and approved by the local health authority'

C"APTER #II

SE(AGE CLLECTIN AND DISPSAL, ECRETA DISPSALAND DRAINAGE


a- )ublic sewerage system A system serving twenty2five personor more'

b- Septic tan A water tight receptacle which receives thdischarge of a plumbing system or part thereof, and is designeto accomplish the partial removal and digestion of the suspendesolid matter in the sewage through a period of detention' %tconstruction shall be in accordance with specifications prescribein this (hapter'

c- House sewer #he pipe line conveying sewage from the hous

or building to the septic tan or to any point of discharge'd- Septic tan absorption bed or drain field An undergrounsystem of pipes leading from the outlet of the septic tanconsisting of open24ointed or perforated pipes so distributed thathe effluent from a septic tan is o0idi5ed and absorbed by thsoil'


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e- Effective capacity of a septic tan #he actual li1uid capacity oa septic tan as contained below the li1uid level line of the tan'

f- Effective depth of a septic tan #he actual li1uid depth of septic tan as measured from the inside bottom of the septtan to the li1uid level line'

g- $reeboard or air space of a septic tan #he distance ameasured from the li1uid level line to the inside top of the septtan'

h- &istribution bo0 A small concrete receptacle between thseptic tan and the drain field from which lines of drain tile0tends and which acts as surge tan to distribute the flow osewage e1ually to each line of drain tile'

i- Approved e0creta disposal facilities shall mean any of thfollowing*

7' $lush toilets properly connected to a community sewer;

8' $lush toilets connected to a septic tan constructed iaccordance with this (hapter;

@' Any approved type pit privy built in accordance with th(hapter; and

:' Any disposal device approved by the Secretary or his dulauthori5ed representative'

4- )rivy A structure which is not connected to a sewerage systemand is used for the reception, disposition and storage of feces oother e0creta from the human body'

- Septic privy where the fecal matter is placed in a septic tancontaining water and connected to a drain field but which is noserved by a water supply under pressure'

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m- (oncrete vault privy A pity privy with the pit line witconcrete in such manner as to mae it water tight'

n- (hemical privy A privy where fecal matter is deposited into tan containing a caustic chemical solution to prevent septaction while the organic matter is decomposed'

Sec$%o& 72.Scope of Supervision of the &epartment #he approval othe Secretary or his duly authori5ed representative is re1uired in thfollowing matters*

a- (onstruction of any approved type of toilet for every housincluding community toilet which may be allowed for a group osmall houses of light materials or temporary in nature;

b- )lans of individual sewage disposal system and the subsurface absorption system, or other treatment device;

c- .ocation of any toilet or sewage disposal system in relation ta source of water supply;

d- )lans, design data and specifications of a new or e0istinsewerage system or sewage treatment plant;

e- #he discharge of untreated effluent of septic tans andFosewage treatment plants to bodies of water;

f- Manufacture of septic tans; and

g- Method of disposal of sludge from septic tans or othetreatment plants'

Sec$%o& 73."peration of Sewage #reatment Wors )rivate or publsewerage systems shall*

a- )rovide laboratory facilities for control tests and othee0aminations needed;

b- $orward to the local health authority operating data, controtests and such other records and information as may be re1uired

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d- )rovide for the treatment of all sewage entering thtreatment plant'

Sec$%o& 7'.Re1uirements in the "peration of Sewerage Wors anSewage #reatment )lants #he following are re1uired for seweragwors and sewage treatment plants'

a- All houses covered by the system shall be connected to thsewer in areas where a sewerage system is available'

b- "utfalls discharging effluent from a treatment plant shall bcarried to the channel of the stream or to deep water where thoutlet is discharged'

c- Storm water shall be discharged to a storm sewer, sanitar

sewage shall be discharged to a sewerage system carryinsanitary sewage only; but this should not prevent the installatioof a combined system'

d- )roperly designed grease traps shall be provided for sewerfrom restaurants or other establishments where the sewagcarries a large amount of grease'

Sec$%o& 75.Septic tans Where a public sewerage system is noavailable, sewer outfalls from residences, schools, and other buildingshall be discharged into a septic tan to be constructed in accordancwith the following minimum re1uirements*

a- %t shall be generally rectangular in shape' When a number ocompartments are used, the first compartment shall have thcapacity from one2half to two2thirds of the total volume of th

tan'b- %t shall be built of concrete, whether pre2cast or poured iplace' 3ric, concrete blocs or adobe may be used'

c- %t shall not be constructed under any building and within 8meters from any source of water supply'

Sec$%o& 76.&isposal of Septic #an Effluent #he effluent from septtans shall be discharged into a sub2surface soil, absorption fiel


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where applicable or shall be treated with some type of a purificatiodevice' #he treated effluent may be discharged into a stream or bodof water if it conforms to the 1uality standards prescribe by th!ational Water and Air )ollution (ontrol (ommission'

Sec$%o& 77.&etermination of Septic #an (apacity #he septic tan

capacity may be determined from the estimated unit flow contained i#able % +uantities of Sewage $low,+ based on ade1uate detentiotime interval resulting in efficient sedimentation' &aily flow frommattered results, may be used as estimated flow when available' $oedifices with occupants, the number of persons to be served shall bcomputed on the number of rooms with each room considered aoccupied by two persons or on the basis of the actual number o

persons served by the tan, whichever is greater'Sec$%o& 78.Sanitary )rivies #he privy recommended for use is thsanitary privy' %t shall conform with the following minimumre1uirements*

a- %t shall consist of an earthen pit, a floor covering the pit, ana water2sealed bowl' %t shall be so constructed in order that fecamatter and urine will be deposited into the earthen pit whicshall be completely fly2proof'

b- #he pit shall be at least one meter s1uare'

c- #he floor should cover the pit tightly to prevent the entrancof flies' %t shall be constructed of concrete or other impervioumaterial'

d- #he water2sealed bowl shall be 4oined to the floor so as t

form a water2tight and insect proof 4oint'

e- A suitable building, shall be constructed to provide comfoand privacy for the users of the privy'

f- Wooden floors and seat risers shall not be used'

Sec$%o& 79.&rainage


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a- Responsibility of cities and municipalities %t shall be thresponsibility of all cities and municipalities to provide anmaintain in a sanitary state and in good repair a satisfactorsystem of drainage in all inhabited areas where waste water frombuildings and premises could empty without causing nuisance t

the community and danger to public health'b- (onnection to the municipal drainage system 3uildings opremises producing waste water shall be connected to thmunicipal drainage system in all areas where it e0ists'

Sec$%o& 8+.Special )recaution for Radioactive E0creta and /rine oHospitali5ed )atient'

a- )atients given high doses of radioactive isotope for therapshould be given toilet facilities separate from those used by +nonradioactive+ patients'

b- Radioactive patients should be instructed to use the samtoilet bowl at all times and to flush it at least @ times after ituse'

C"APTER #III

RE!)SE DISPSALSec$%o& 81.&efinition of #erms As used in this (hapter, refuse is ainclusive term for all solid waste products consisting of garbagerabbish, ashes, night soil, manure, dead animals, street sweepingand industrial wastes'

Sec$%o& 82.Responsibility of (ities and Municipalities (ities an

municipalities shall provide an ade1uate and efficient system ocollecting, transporting and disposing refuse in their areas o4urisdiction in a manner approved by the local health authority'

Sec$%o& 83.Additional Re1uirements

a- "ccupants of buildings and residences shall; provide sufficient number of receptacles for refuse' Refuse in receptacleshall be protected against vermin and other animals'


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b- Refuse shall be disposed through a municipal collectioservice' %f this service is not available, disposal shall be bincineration, burying, sanitary landfill or any method approved bthe local health authority'

c- Refuse shall not be thrown in any street, sidewal, yard, par

or any body of water' %t shall be stored in a suitable containewhile awaiting its final disposal'

d- Streets shall be ept clean by occupants or owners oproperties lining the street from the line of the property to thmiddle of the street and from one property to the other'

e- )ars, pla5as and streets ad4acent to public buildings shall bept clean by the local government concerned'

C"APTER IN)ISANCES AND !!ENSI#E TRADES AND CC)PATINS

Sec$%o& 8'.&efinition of #erms As used in this (hapter, the followinterms shall mean and include*

a- !uisance Anything that in4ures health, endangers life, offendthe senses or produces discomfort to the community'

b- "ffensive trades or occupations #hese are the following*

7' Soap boiling;

8' Buts cleaning;

@' 3oiling of offal, bones, fat or lard; )ermissible if procesis performed in a public slaughterhouse under prescriberegulations'-

:' Manufacturing of glue or fertili5er;

9' Sin curing;

?' Scrap processing;

=' Manure storing;

D' .ime burning;


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' .ye maing; and

7>' Any manufacturing process in which lead, arsenicmercury, phosphorous, or other poisonous substance is used

Sec$%o& 85.#ypes of !uisances $or the purpose of this (hapter, thfollowing shall be considered nuisances*

a- )ublic or private premises maintained and used in a mannein4urious to health;

b- 3reeding places and harborages of vermin;

c- Animals and their carcasses which are in4urious to health;

d- Accumulation of refuse;

e- !o0ious matter or waste water discharged improperly istreets;

f- Animals stocage maintained in a manner in4urious to health;

g- E0cessive noise; and

h- %llegal shanties in public or private properties'

Sec$%o& 86.Responsibilities of "wners, Managers or "perators #h

"wners, managers or operators of establishments shall*a- Secure a sanitary permit from the local health authoritbefore establishing and operating their business or trade;

b- Remove daily all in4urious by2products and wastes;

c- )revent the escape of industrial impurities and adopt methodto render them innocuous;

d- Maintain woring establishments and their premises clean ansanitary at all times;

e- Store all materials properly to prevent emission of no0ious oin4urious effluvia'

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Sec$%o& 87.Beneral )rovisions $or the purpose of this (hapter, thprovisions of Republic Act !o' @@7, the rules and regulations of th!ational Water and Air )ollution (ontrol (ommission promulgated iaccordance with the provisions of Section ?a- 8 of the said Act, thprovisions of )residential &ecree !o' :D>, and the rules an

regulations of the Radiation Health "ffice of the &epartment of Healtshall be applied and enforced'

Sec$%o& 88.Authority of the Secretary #he Secretary is authori5ed tpromulgate rules and regulations for the control and prevention of thfollowing types of pollution*

a- )ollution of pesticides and heavy metals;

b- )ollution of food caused by chemicals, biological agentsradioactive materials, and e0cessive or improper use of fooadditives;

c- !on2ioni5ing radiation caused by electronic products such alaser beams or microwaves;

d- !oise pollution caused by industry, land and air transport anbuilding construction;

e- 3iological pollutants including the causative agents ointestinal infections;

f- )ollution of agricultural products through the use of chemicafertili5ers and plant pesticides containing to0ic chemicasubstances and unsanitary agricultural practices; and

g- Any other type of pollution which is not covered by th

provisions of Republic Act @@7, the Rules and Regulations of th!ational Water and Air )ollution (ontrol (ommission, thprovisions of )residential &ecree !o' :D> and the rules anregulations of the Radiation Health "ffice of the &epartment oHealth which is liely to affect community Health adversely'

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Sec$%o& 89.&efinition As used in this (hapter, the following termshall mean*

a- 3urial grounds cemetery, memorial par of any place dulauthori5ed by law for permanent disposal of the dead'

b- Embalming preparing, disinfecting and preserving a dea

body for its final disposal'

c- Embalmer a person who practices embalming'

d- /ndertaing the care, transport and disposal of the body of deceased person by any means other than embalming'

e- /ndertaer person who practices undertaing'

f- $uneral establishment any place used in the preparation ancare of the body of a deceased person for burial'

g- Remains the body of a dead person'

h- 3urial %nterment of remains in a grave, tomb or the sea'

i- &isinterment the removal or e0humation of remains fromplaces of interment'

Sec$%o& 9+.3urial Brounds Re1uirements the following re1uirementshall be applied and enforced*

a- %t shall be unlawful for any person to bury remains in placeother than those legally authori5ed in conformity with thprovisions of this (hapter'

b- A burial ground shall at least be 89 meters distant from andwelling house and no house shall be constructed within th

same distance from any burial ground'c- !o burial ground shall be located within 9> meters from eitheside of a river or within 9> meters from any source of watesupply'

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a- !o remains shall be buried without a dead certificate' #hicertificate shall be issued by the attending physician' %f there habeen no physician in attendance, it shall be issued by the mayothe secretary of the municipal board, or a councilor of thmunicipality where the death occurred' #he death certificate sha

be forwarded to the local civil register within :D hours aftedeath'

b- Shipment of remains abroad shall be governed by the ruleand regulations of the 3ureau of uarantine'

c- Braves where remains are buried shall be at least one anone2half meters deep and filled well and firmly'

d- #he cost of burial of a dead person shall be borne by thnearest in' %f the in is not financially capable of defraying the0penses or if the deceased had no in, the cost shall be bornby the city or municipal government'

e- #he burial of remains in city or municipal burial grounds shanot be prohibited on account of race, nationality, religion opolitical persuasion'

f- %f the person who issues a death certificate has reasons tbelieve or suspect that the cause of death was due to violence ocrime, he shall notify immediately the local authorities concerned%n this case the deceased shall not be buried until a permission obtained from the provincial or city fiscal' %f these officials are noavailable the permission shall be obtained from any governmenofficial authori5ed by law'

g- E0cept when re1uired by legal investigation or whepermitted by the local health authority, no unembalmed remainshall remain unburied longer than :D hours after death'

h- When the cause of death is a dangerous communicabldisease, the remains shall be buried within 78 hours after death#hey shall not be taen to any place of public assembly' "nly th


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adult members of the family of the deceased may be permitteto attend the funeral'

Sec$%o& 92.&isinterment Re1uirements &isinterment of remains sub4ect to the following re1uirements*

a- )ermission to disinter remains of persons who died of non

dangerous communicable diseases may be granted after a buriaperiod of three years'

b- )ermission to disinter remains of person who died odangerous communicable diseases may be granted after a buriaperiod of five years'

c- &isinterment of remains covered in paragraphs +a+ and +b+ o

this Section may be permitted within a shorter time than thaprescribed in special cases, sub4ect to the approval of thRegional &irector concerned or his duly authori5erepresentative'

d- %n all cases of disinterment, the remains shall be disinfecteand places in a durable and sealed container prior to their finadisposal'

Sec$%o& 93.$uneral and Embalming Establishments #hesestablishments are sub4ect to the following re1uirements*

a- Scope of inclusion for the purposes of this Sectionre1uirements prescribed herein shall be applied and enforced tfuneral chapels, embalming establishments and morgues'

b- Sanitary permit !o establishment mentioned in the precedin

paragraph shall be operated without a sanitary permit issued bthe Secretary or his duly authori5ed representative' #his permshall be revoed in case of any violation of the provisions of th(hapter and the rules and regulations promulgated by thSecretary'

c- (lassification $uneral establishment shall be classified in thre@- categories which are described as follows*


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7' (ategory % Establishments with chapels, and embalminfacilities and offering funeral services'

8' (ategory %% Establishments with chapels and offerinfuneral services but without embalming facilities'

@' (ategory %%% Establishments offering only funeral service

from the house of the deceased to the burial ground'

d- Sanitary re1uirements

$or funeral chapels #he re1uirements prescribed for places opublic assembly in this (ode shall be applied'

$or embalming and dressing rooms

7' #hey should be constructed of concrete or semi2concretmaterials with sufficient space to accommodate five bodieat one time'

8' #he floors and walls shall be made of concrete or othedurable impervious materials'

@' Centilation and lighting should be ade1uately provided'

:' Embalming shall be performed on a table made of a singl

marble slab or other e1ually impervious materials' %t shall bso constructed that all washings and body fluids shall flow ta drain connected to the waste piping system of the building

9' Embalming and assistants shall use rubber gloves wheworing'

?' Washing facilities with soaps, detergents and germicida

solutions shall be provided for use of the followinpersonnel'

Sec$%o& 9'..icensing and Registration )rocedures #he licensing anregistration of undertaers and embalmers are sub4ect to thfollowing re1uirements*

a- %ssuance of license to practice


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7' Any person who desires to practice undertaing oembalming shall be licensed to practice only after passing ae0amination conducted by the &epartment'

8' .icensed undertaers or embalmers shall practicundertaing or embalming in accordance with re1uirement

prescribed by the &epartment'@' .icensed undertaers or embalmers shall display thelicenses conspicuously in the establishments where thewor'

b- %ssuance of certificates of registration

7' An undertaer or embalmer shall apply annually for

registration certificates and pay an annual registration fee otwenty2five pesos to the Regional Health "ffice concerned'

8' #he first registration certificate issued shall cover thperiod from the date of issuance to the last day of thcurrent year' Subse1uent certificates shall bear the date o6anuary 7 of the year of issue and shall e0pire &ecember @of the same year'

@' (ertificates of registration shall be posed conspicuously iestablishments concerned'

c- E0emption Bovernment and private physicians may performembalming without license and registration certificates ae0igencies re1uire'

Sec$%o& 95.Autopsy and &issection of Remains #he autopsy an

dissection of remains are sub4ect to the following re1uirements*a- )erson authori5ed to perform these are*

7' Health officers;

8' Medical officers of law enforcement agencies; and

@' Members of the medical staff of accredited hospitals'

b- Autopsies shall be performed in the following cases*


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7' Whenever re1uired by special laws;

8' /pon orders of a competent court, a mayor and provincial or city fiscal;

@' /pon written re1uest of police authorities;

:' Whenever the Solicitor Beneral, provincial or city fiscal aauthori5ed by e0isting laws, shall deem it necessary tdisinter and tae possession of remains for e0amination tdetermine the cause of death; and

9' Whenever the nearest in shall re1uest in writing thauthorities concerned to ascertain the cause of death'

c- Autopsies may be performed on patients who die i

accredited hospitals sub4ect to the following re1uirements*

7' #he &irector of the hospital shall notify the ne0t of in othe death of the deceased and re1uest permission tperform an autopsy'

8' Autopsy can be performed when the permission is granteor no ob4ection is raised to such autopsy within :D hour

after death'@' %n cases where the deceased has no ne0t of in, thpermission shall be secured from the local health authority'

:' 3urial of remains after autopsy After an autopsy, thremains shall be interred in accordance with the provisions ithis (hapter'

Sec$%o& 96.&onation of Human "rgans for Medical, Surgical anScientific purposes Any person may donate an organ or any part ohis body to a person, a physician, a scientist, a hospital or a scientifinstitution upon his death for transplant, medical, or researcpurposes sub4ect to the following re1uirements*


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a- #he donation shall be authori5ed in writing by the donospecifying the recipient, the organ or part of his body to bdonated and the specific purpose for which it will be utili5ed'

b- A married person may mae such donation without thconsent of his spouse'

c- After the death of a person the ne0t of in may authori5e thdonation of an organ or any part of the body of the deceased fosimilar purposes in accordance with the prescribed procedure'

d- %f the deceased has no ne0t of in and his remains are in thcustody of an accredited hospital, the &irector of the hospitamay donate an organ or any part of the body of the deceased iaccordance with the re1uirement prescribed in this Section'

e- A simple written authori5ation signed by the donor in thpresence of two witnesses shall be deemed sufficient for thdonation of organs or parts of the human body re1uired in thSection, notwithstanding the provisions of the (ivil (ode of th)hilippines on matters of donation' A copy of the writteauthori5ation shall be forwarded to the Secretary'

f- Any authori5ation granted in accordance with thre1uirements of this Section is binding to the e0ecutorsadministrators, and members of the family of the deceased'

Sec$%o& 97./se of Remains for Medical Studies and ScientifResearch /nclaimed remains may be used by medical schools anscientific institutions for studies and research sub4ect to the rules anregulations prescribed by the &epartment'

Sec$%o& 98.Special )recautions for Safe Handling of (adaver(ontaining Radioactive %sotopes

a- (adavers containing only traces very small dose- oradioactive isotope do not re1uire any special handlinprecautions'

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