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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle G. LICENSES |
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Chapter 144. RENDERERS |
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Subchapter E. CONSTRUCTION AND LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS FOR RENDERING ESTABLISHMENTS AND RELATED STATIONS |
Sec. 144.051. RENDERING ESTABLISHMENT AND RELATED STATION CONSTRUCTION
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(a) All construction of a rendering establishment, related station, or transfer station subject to this chapter must:
(1) provide for sanitary operations and environmental conditions;
(2) prevent the spread of disease-producing organisms and infectious or noxious materials; and
(3) prevent the development of a malodorous condition or a nuisance.
(b) Except to the extent the department grants a written variance from a requirement, each construction permit holder shall comply with the specific requirements established under this subchapter. The department may grant a variance from the requirements of this subchapter if the department determines that construction or operational features established at a rendering establishment will provide protection for public health and safety equivalent to that afforded by the requirements of this subchapter.