§ 28.3. Flooring.

 Proper flooring is essential for normal behavior and proper orthopedic development of the dogs. Flooring must meet the standards in the legislation or as follows:

   (1)  In addition to the flooring already approved in the Dog Law (3 P. S. § §  459-101—459-1206), solid flooring is approved for use.

   (2)  Solid flooring must be sloped to a drain that is free of debris and in good repair.

   (3)  Drain covers shall be provided and shall be securely fixed and made of noncorrosive substance.

   (4)  Flooring may not be metal nor any other material with high thermal conductance. This provision does not exclude the use of radiant heat flooring, or a flooring system to cool, provided that a dog has an area to escape the heat if it gets too warm or too cold.

   (5)  Floors and drains must comply with the latest edition of applicable codes.

   (6)  The surface of the flooring must provide the dogs with good footing. Examples include sealed concrete, painted concrete, epoxy flooring, sealed wood, textured and sealed tile.

   (7)  The flooring shall be cleaned in accordance with section 207(h)(14) of the Dog Law (3 P. S. §  459-207(h)(14)) and may be subject to microbial assessment.

   (8)  Flooring may not be made of nor coated with materials that are toxic to dogs.