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PD 856: The Code On Sanitation of The Philippines Chapter 1: General Provisions
PD 856: The Code On Sanitation of The Philippines Chapter 1: General Provisions
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The treatment of water to render it safe for drinking, and the disinfection of
contaminated water sources together with their distribution systems shall be
in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Department.
Initial examination
Periodic examination
Health Certificates
This certificate shall be issued only after the required physical and medical
examinations are performed and immunizations are administered at
prescribed intervals.
All food must be obtained from sources approved by the local health
authority.
Structural Requirements
Structural requirements that are considered before the issuance of sanitary
permit:
Floors
Walls
Ceilings
Lighting
Ventilation
Overcrowding
Changerooms
Wash hand Basins
Wash hand Basin Maintenance
Sanitary Permits
Existing Zone Laws, ordinances and policies
Potable water supply
Sewage Disposal
Proper Waste Disposal
Vermin Control
Adequate restrooms and mass halls for employees
Sanitary places of employment
Sanitary Permits
Existing Zone Laws, ordinances and policies
Potable water supply
Sewage Disposal
Proper Waste Disposal
Vermin Control
Adequate restrooms and mass halls for employees
Sanitary places of employment
Sanitary Permits
Protection of customers
Rules and regulations for correct sanitary practices for swimming and
bathing, correct sanitary procedures for personnel, adequate personnel
and equipment for life saving and conspicuous signs for warning
against natural and artificial hazards
Sanitary structural requisites and standards for swimming pools and
bath houses and method of determining the sanitary quality of water
These are areas with one or more permanent sheds, buildings and service
facilities for motor vehicles shall be provided with sanitary facilities for the
convenience and personal necessities of the travelling public.
No camps and picnic grounds shall be open for public patronage without a
sanitary permit issued by Secretary or his duly authorized representative.
No private rooms or separate compartments for public use except those used
for lavatories, dressing rooms, bars and kitchens
No private rooms or separate compartments for public use except those used
for lavatories, dressing rooms, bars and kitchens
All establishments shall provide their patrons with adequate water supply,
toilet and bath facilities in accordance with standards prescribed in this Code.
Establishments and their premises shall be kept clean and sanitary at all
times.
Vessel Sanitation For the purpose of this Section, the provisions of Art. II of
the Quarantine Regulations promulgated under Sec. 5 of Republic Act No. 123
shall be applied and enforced.
Aircraft Sanitation For the purpose of this Section, the requirements in the
Guide to Hygiene and Sanitation in Aviation of the World Health Organization
are adopted as part of this Code.
Refuse is an inclusive term for all solid waste products consisting of garbage,
rubbish, ashes, night soil, manure, dead animals, street sweepings and
industrial wastes
Nuisance Anything that injures health, endangers life, offends the senses or
produces discomfort to the community.
Accumulation of refuse;
Provisions of Republic Act No. 3931: National Water and Air Pollution Control
Commission promulgated in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 6(a) 2 of
the said Act, the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 480, and the rules and
regulations of the Radiation Health Office of the Department of Health shall
be applied and enforced.
Types of Pollution
Noise pollution caused by industry, land and air transport and building
construction;
Burial grounds
Burial
Disinterment