1. (a) Each licensee shall spot-clean daily all surfaces with which the animals come into contact. These surfaces shall be sanitized as necessary to avoid excessive accumulation of excreta, reduce disease hazard, avoid animal contact with excreta, and prevent or eliminate odors, insects, pest, and vermin infestation. If steam or water is used to clean the primary enclosure, whether by hosing, flushing, or other methods, the licensee shall first remove the animals, unless the enclosure is large enough to ensure that the animals will not be harmed, wetted, or distressed in the process.

   (b)(1) Each licensee shall clean and sanitize each used primary enclosure and each used food and water receptacle using one of the methods prescribed in paragraph (b)(3) before the primary enclosure or food and water receptacle is used to house, feed, or water another dog, cat, or social grouping of animals.

   1. (2) The licensee shall sanitize all used primary enclosures and food and water receptacles for animals at least once every two weeks using one of the methods prescribed in paragraph (b)(3), and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards.

   2. (3) Each licensee shall sanitize the surfaces of primary enclosures and the food and water receptacles using one of the following methods:

      1. (A) Spraying all surfaces with steam under pressure;

      2. (B) washing all surfaces with hot water that is at least 180°F or 82.2°C and with soap or detergent, using a mechanical cage washer or similar device; or

         (C)(i) Washing all soiled surfaces with appropriate detergent solutions and disinfectants or with a product that is a combination of a detergent and a disinfectant that accomplishes the same purpose;

         1. (ii) thoroughly cleaning the surfaces to remove all organic material and mineral buildup and to provide sanitization; and
         2. (iii) rinsing with clean water.
   3. (4) Each licensee shall remove any contaminated material that cannot be sanitized using the methods specified in paragraph (b)(3), including gravel, sand, grass, earth, or absorbent bedding, as often as necessary to prevent odors, diseases, pests, insects, and vermin infestation.
2. (c) Each licensee shall establish and maintain an effective program for the control of insects and external parasites affecting animals. Additionally, the licensee shall develop a plan for the management of birds and mammals that are pests or potential hazards so as to promote the health and well-being of the animals and reduce contamination by pests in animal areas.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 47-1712; effective Nov. 17, 2017.)