BS 5502-30 is a standard that serves code of practice for the control of infestation in agricultural buildings and structures, enabling the prevention of favourable conditions for access and breeding of infestation in buildings and structures.
BS 5502-30 gives recommendations on the precautions that need to be taken to protect agricultural buildings and structures from infestation and damage by pests, such as rodents, birds and insects.
BS 5502-30 on control of infestation in agricultural buildings and structures applies to:
Pest entry into buildings should be prevented, and internal structures should be designed to deny pest harbourage, reduce the risk of infestation and improve the ease of treating any infestation that does develop. Many pest species will still be able to gain access, but improved design and construction should help to reduce the risk of the development of infestations.
BS 5502-30 provides users guidance on preventative measures and design considerations, including siting, site preparation, site management precautions, materials and construction, enabling users to plan, design and construct buildings and structures for agricultural applications.
BS 5502-30 provides users guidance on specific building types such as poultry units, fish farms, dairy units, and slurry stores, enabling users to develop and design buildings that prevent infestations.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5502-30, users can develop and assess agricultural buildings and structures to prevent the development of bugs, insects, and rodent infestations.