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Aquatic Animal Housing and Support Areas Inspection Checklist

The Facility Inspection Checklist is used to help in conducting semiannual reviews of programs and facilities for the care and use of animals.
MaintainX
07/26/2022

Aquatic Animal Housing and Support Areas Inspection Checklist

The Facility Inspection Checklist is used to help in conducting semiannual reviews of programs and facilities for the care and use of animals.

    Date:

    Location:

    Location:

    animal areas separate from personnel areas

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    separation of species

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    separation by disease status

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    security and access control

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Construction:

    corridors

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    animal room doors

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    exterior windows

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    floors

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    drainage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    walls and ceilings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    heating ventilation and air conditioning

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    power and lighting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    noise control

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    vibration control

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    environmental monitoring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Water Quality:

    standards for acceptable quality are established

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    chlorine, chloramines, chemical, and reactive bioproducts are removed or neutralized prior to use in aquatic systems

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Life Support System:

    water source is based on appropriate controls and research requirements

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    biofilter is of sufficient size to process bioload

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Temperature, Humidity and Ventilation/Illumination/Noise and Vibration:

    temperature and humidity

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ventilation and air quality

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    illumination

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    noise and vibration

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Primary Enclosure:

    allows for normal physiological and behavioral needs

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    allows social interaction for social species

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    provides a balanced, stable environment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    provides appropriate water quality and monitoring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    allows access to food and waste removal

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    restricts escape and entrapment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    allows undisturbed observation

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    constructed of nontoxic materials

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    prevents electrical hazards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    space needs of species are evaluated by IACUC during program evaluations and facility inspections

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing, Behavioral and Social Management:

    enrichment elicits appropriate behaviors and is safe

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    semi-aquatic reptiles are provided terrestrial areas

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    handling is kept to a minimum and appropriate techniques are in place at facility or protocol level

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    nets are cleaned, disinfected and managed to avoid contamination of systems

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Food:

    storage to prevent contamination, preserve nutrients and prevent pests

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    delivery ensures access to all , minimizing aggression and nutrient loss

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    storage times are based on manufacturer recommendations or accepted practice

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    a nutritionally complete diet is provided

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Substrate:

    amount, type and presentation of substrate is appropriate for the system and the species

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Sanitation, Cleaning and Disinfection

    frequency of tank/cage cleaning and disinfection is determined by water quality, permits adequate viewing and health monitoring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    cleaning and disinfection of macroenvironment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Waste Disposal:

    procedures for collection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    hazardous wastes are rendered safe before removal from facility

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    animal carcasses

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Pest Control:

    regularly scheduled

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    documented program including control of pests and insecticide use

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency, Weekend, and Holiday Animal Care:

    care provided by qualified personnel every day

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    provision for accessible contact information

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    o emergency response plans in place to address major system failures

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    veterinary care available after hours, weekends, and holidays

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Identification:

    cage/tank cards contain required information

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    genotype information included and standardized nomenclature used when applicable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Recordkeeping:

    water quality parameters and frequency of testing recorded

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    records kept on feeding, nonexpired food supplies, live cultures

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Storage:

    adequate space for equipment, supplies, food, substrate and refuse

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    substrate protected from contamination

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    food in vermin-free, temperature and humidity controlled area and protected from contamination

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    refuse storage is separate

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    carcass and animal tissue storage is separate, refrigerated below 7ºC and cleanable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Personnel:

    adequate space for locker rooms, administration and training

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
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