Iowa § 194.21 - 194.21 Bulk tanks on farms for milk.

§ 194.21. 194.21 Bulk tanks on farms for milk.

Any producer using a bulk tank for cooling and storage of milk to be used for manufacturing purposes shall have an enclosed milk room which shall conform to the standards provided by this section. The floor shall be constructed of concrete or other impervious material, maintained in good repair, and graded to provide proper drainage. The walls and ceilings of the room shall be sealed and constructed of smooth easily cleaned material. All windows shall be screened and doors shall be self-closing. It shall be well ventilated and must meet the following requirements: 1. The bulk tank shall not be located over a drain or under a ventilator. 2. The hose port shall be located in an exterior wall and fitted with a tight self-closing door. 3. A two hundred twenty volt lock type electrical connection with ground and weatherproof type receptacle and switchbox shall be provided near the hose port. 4. Each milk room shall have an adequate supply of water readily accessible with facilities for heating the water, to insure the cleaning and sanitizing of the bulk tank, utensils and equipment and the keeping of the milk room clean. 5. No lights shall be placed directly over the bulk tank. 6. The bulk tank shall be properly located in the milk room for easy access to all areas for cleaning and servicing. 7. The enforcement of this section shall be administered by the department of agriculture and land stewardship. 8. Any person violating any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. [C66, §192.43; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §192.66] CS91, §194.21 Thu Dec 11 18:50:45 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 194.21 (18, 0)