§ 28a.9. Scope and effective date.
(a) Scope. This chapter applies only to commercial kennels.
(b) Effective Date. This chapter is effective on July 1, 2011.
Appendix A
85 HI
Heat Index from Temperature and Humidity The following chart delineates the relative humidity level that shall be reached and maintained to achieve a Heat Index value of 85.
When air temperature in any part of the kennel or kennel housing facility, where any dog is housed, kept or present, including primary enclosures rises above 85° Fahrenheit the following relative humidity levels shall be achieved and maintained.
Temperature (air)
in FahrenheitRelative Humidity (RH) 86° Fahrenheit 40% RH or less 87° Fahrenheit 34% RH or less 88° Fahrenheit 28% RH or less 89° Fahrenheit 21% RH or less 90° Fahrenheit 11% RH or less 91° Fahrenheit 6% RH or less 92° Fahrenheit 1% RH or less Note: At temperatures in excess of 92° Fahrenheit there is no relative humidity level that will allow an HI of 85 to be achieved.
90 HI
Four-Hour Window
Heat Index from Temperature and Humidity The following chart delineates the relative humidity levels that may not be exceeded at any time.
Once the air temperature in any part of the kennel or kennel housing facility, where a dog is housed, kept or present, exceeds 85° Fahrenheit, the kennel owner shall have no more than 4 hours to accomplish and maintain a Heat Index of 85 HI or lower, as required by this chapter. At no time during that 4-hour time period or at any other time shall the Heat Index value ever exceed 90 HI in any area, room or part of the kennel or housing facility, where a dog is housed kept or present, including primary enclosures.
Temperature (air)
in FahrenheitRelative Humidity (RH) 86° Fahrenheit 58% RH or less 87° Fahrenheit 53% RH or less 88° Fahrenheit 48% RH or less 89° Fahrenheit 43% RH or less 90° Fahrenheit 39% RH or less 91° Fahrenheit 35% RH or less 92° Fahrenheit 30% RH or less 93° Fahrenheit 25% RH or less 94° Fahrenheit 20% RH or less 95° Fahrenheit 13% RH or less 96° Fahrenheit 10% RH or less 97° Fahrenheit 7% RH or less 98° Fahrenheit 3% RH or less Note: At temperatures in excess of 98° Fahrenheit there is no relative humidity level that will allow an HI of 90 to be achieved.
Cross References This Appendix A cited in 7 Pa. Code § 28a.4 (relating to humidity levels).
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