§ 28.2. Lighting.

 Natural lighting is important to the development of dogs. Each kennel shall have a mix of natural and artificial light, provided as follows:

   (1)  Natural light.

     (i)   Each dog shall have exposure to light from natural sources passing through external windows and, or sky lights to experience the natural diurnal cycle.

     (ii)   Windows must be transparent.

     (iii)   The minimum net glazed area within each room where dogs are housed may not be less than 8% of the floor space.

     (iv)   Dogs shall be protected from excessive light.

     (v)   Outdoor exercise areas shall have a shaded area as well as an unshaded area. The shaded and the unshaded area shall be large enough that each can be used by all dogs in the exercise area simultaneously.

     (vi)   If a kennel is granted a waiver for indoor exercise under section 207(i)(6)(x)(B) of the Dog Law (3 P. S. §  459-207(i)(6)(x)(B)), each primary enclosure must have transparent windows that allow natural light to come into each primary enclosure and provide dogs with an unobstructed view of the outdoor environment.

     (vii)   If a kennel is granted a waiver for indoor exercise under section 207(i)(6)(x)(B) of the Dog Law, full spectrum lighting shall be provided for the entirety of the daytime cycles in areas that house dogs.

   (2)  Artificial light.

     (i)   Artificial, indoor, daytime lighting must provide full spectrum lighting between 50—80 foot candles at standing shoulder level of the dogs for daytime lighting.

     (ii)   Night time artificial lighting must be 1—5 foot candles at standing shoulder level of the dogs of lighting.

     (iii)   Artificial lighting shall each be provided to approximately coincide with the natural diurnal cycle.

     (iv)   Lighting sources may not have an open flame.

     (v)   Lighting sources may not have a visible flicker.

     (vi)   Light sources, whether their primary purpose is to provide heat or light, shall be provided in a manner that prevents dogs from touching a light, fixture, bulb, switch or cord.

   (3)  Lighting must comply with the latest edition of applicable codes.