Division 3
United Kingdom
In implementing this Annex, Member States may in addition incorporate in the following tables the general principles set out in points 1 and 2, with a view to clarifying the requirements.
Notes on Division CONTAINMENT AND OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Footnotes
- f1
- Isolation
the laboratory is separated from other areas in the same building or is in a separate building.
- f2
- Airlock
entry must be through an airlock which is a chamber isolated from the laboratory. The clean side of the airlock must be separated from the restricted side by changing or showering facilities and preferably by interlocking doors.
- f3
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Activities where transmission does not occur via airborne route.
- f4
- HEPA
High efficiency particulate air.
- f5
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Where viruses which are not retained by HEPA filters are used, extra requirements will be necessary for extract air.
- f6
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With validated procedures, allowing the safe transfer of material into an autoclave outside the lab, and providing an equivalent level of protection.
- f7
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The glasshouse shall consist of a permanent structure with a continuous waterproof covering, located on a site graded to prevent entry of surface-water run-off, and with self-closing lockable doors.
- f8
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Where transmission can occur through the ground.
- f9
- Animal unit
a building or separate area within a building containing facilities and other areas such as changing rooms, showers, autoclaves, food storage areas, etc.
- f10
- Animal facility
a facility normally used to house stock, breeding or experimental animals or one which is used for the performance of minor surgical procedures.
- f11
- Isolators
transparent boxes where small animals are contained within or outside a cage; for large animals, isolated rooms may be more appropriate.