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What is the title of the code discussed in the document?
What is the title of the code discussed in the document?
Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
Which department is responsible for implementing the Code on Sanitation?
Which department is responsible for implementing the Code on Sanitation?
- Department of Interior and Local Government
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Department of Education
- Department of Health (correct)
The Philippines acknowledges and incorporates international treaties, agreements, and conventions on public health into its code.
The Philippines acknowledges and incorporates international treaties, agreements, and conventions on public health into its code.
True (A)
What are the two languages that can be used in official documents related to the Code on Sanitation?
What are the two languages that can be used in official documents related to the Code on Sanitation?
What are the two types of water examinations required for newly-constructed water systems?
What are the two types of water examinations required for newly-constructed water systems?
It is permissible to wash clothes or bathe within a 25-meter radius of any well or other drinking water source.
It is permissible to wash clothes or bathe within a 25-meter radius of any well or other drinking water source.
What is the minimum illumination intensity required, in foot-candles, for areas where food is prepared or packed?
What is the minimum illumination intensity required, in foot-candles, for areas where food is prepared or packed?
The ______ of floors in food establishments should be impervious and easily cleaned.
The ______ of floors in food establishments should be impervious and easily cleaned.
The Code mandates that all food establishments for public patronage must secure a permit from the local health office.
The Code mandates that all food establishments for public patronage must secure a permit from the local health office.
What are the two minimum temperatures required for storing cooked food intended to be served hot?
What are the two minimum temperatures required for storing cooked food intended to be served hot?
Food establishments are allowed to operate in spaces where animals are kept.
Food establishments are allowed to operate in spaces where animals are kept.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for wash-hand basins in food establishments?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for wash-hand basins in food establishments?
Food handlers in food establishments are required to wear clean working garments and wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water before working, or after visiting the toilet.
Food handlers in food establishments are required to wear clean working garments and wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water before working, or after visiting the toilet.
The Code requires that all openings in food establishments that connect to the outer air must be effectively protected with screens.
The Code requires that all openings in food establishments that connect to the outer air must be effectively protected with screens.
If owners or operators of food establishments fail to maintain a vermin control program, the local health agency will undertake the work at their expense.
If owners or operators of food establishments fail to maintain a vermin control program, the local health agency will undertake the work at their expense.
What is the minimum temperature at which running water or water in a constant-temperature bottle should be maintained before and after subsequent use?
What is the minimum temperature at which running water or water in a constant-temperature bottle should be maintained before and after subsequent use?
The Code requires that food establishments be inspected at least every six months by the local health authority.
The Code requires that food establishments be inspected at least every six months by the local health authority.
The Code sets a minimum distance of ______ meters between any grocery or "sari-sari" store and any source of contamination.
The Code sets a minimum distance of ______ meters between any grocery or "sari-sari" store and any source of contamination.
Delivery trucks and carts of bakery products are required to be kept clean and sanitary.
Delivery trucks and carts of bakery products are required to be kept clean and sanitary.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for ice plants?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for ice plants?
According to the Code, it is permissible for food vendors to sell food that requires the use of utensils.
According to the Code, it is permissible for food vendors to sell food that requires the use of utensils.
Oysters offered for sale, if not originating from approved areas, can be sold as long as they are cleaned and sterilized.
Oysters offered for sale, if not originating from approved areas, can be sold as long as they are cleaned and sterilized.
The selling, distribution, and buying of fish caught through the use of explosives and chemicals are allowed.
The selling, distribution, and buying of fish caught through the use of explosives and chemicals are allowed.
What are the five guidelines for the construction of markets and abattoirs that the Code outlines?
What are the five guidelines for the construction of markets and abattoirs that the Code outlines?
The local health authority is responsible for enforcing the ban on construction of partitions, sheds, or booths within the market area.
The local health authority is responsible for enforcing the ban on construction of partitions, sheds, or booths within the market area.
The Code requires that only healthy animals are slaughtered in abattoirs, and that the method of slaughtering follows prescribed standards.
The Code requires that only healthy animals are slaughtered in abattoirs, and that the method of slaughtering follows prescribed standards.
A public laundry can operate without a sanitary permit from the Secretary or his authorized representative.
A public laundry can operate without a sanitary permit from the Secretary or his authorized representative.
Which of the following is NOT a structural requirement for public laundries?
Which of the following is NOT a structural requirement for public laundries?
Articles for laundry that have come in contact with any form of radioactivity should be isolated in a certain area and monitored by Radiation Safety personnel before being sent for laundry.
Articles for laundry that have come in contact with any form of radioactivity should be isolated in a certain area and monitored by Radiation Safety personnel before being sent for laundry.
Diapers must be protected from pathogenic organisms and chemical substances that can irritate the skin of infants.
Diapers must be protected from pathogenic organisms and chemical substances that can irritate the skin of infants.
An institution of learning which may be public, private or parochial is defined as a ______ in this Code.
An institution of learning which may be public, private or parochial is defined as a ______ in this Code.
The Code recommends that school grounds should be large enough to accommodate playgrounds, athletic fields, gardens, and a cafeteria.
The Code recommends that school grounds should be large enough to accommodate playgrounds, athletic fields, gardens, and a cafeteria.
The emotional environment of a school is defined as the school plant, grounds, and facilities.
The emotional environment of a school is defined as the school plant, grounds, and facilities.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered in the design and construction of a school plant?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered in the design and construction of a school plant?
The Code recommends that schools should provide rest rooms for teachers, where they can rest and get short respite from teaching chores.
The Code recommends that schools should provide rest rooms for teachers, where they can rest and get short respite from teaching chores.
A school should have available health services for students such as periodic physical and medical examinations, immunizations, and treatment for common emergencies.
A school should have available health services for students such as periodic physical and medical examinations, immunizations, and treatment for common emergencies.
The Code specifies that cadavers should be stored and dissected in dissecting rooms that are well-maintained and constructed in accordance with specific standards.
The Code specifies that cadavers should be stored and dissected in dissecting rooms that are well-maintained and constructed in accordance with specific standards.
Schools that utilize radioactive materials or sources for study or research are required to conform to radiation protection guidelines by the Radiation Health Office and the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission.
Schools that utilize radioactive materials or sources for study or research are required to conform to radiation protection guidelines by the Radiation Health Office and the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission.
Industrial establishments are not required to obtain a sanitary permit from the Secretary or his duly authorized representatives.
Industrial establishments are not required to obtain a sanitary permit from the Secretary or his duly authorized representatives.
The Code allows the operation of industrial establishments in areas or zones that are specifically designated for a different type of industry.
The Code allows the operation of industrial establishments in areas or zones that are specifically designated for a different type of industry.
The local health authority determines the suitability of the location for industrial establishments in areas without existing zoning laws, ordinances, or policies.
The local health authority determines the suitability of the location for industrial establishments in areas without existing zoning laws, ordinances, or policies.
The Code requires that industrial establishments have a conveniently located toilet and bath facility for each sex.
The Code requires that industrial establishments have a conveniently located toilet and bath facility for each sex.
All wastes generated by an industrial plant should be disposed of in a manner that prevents health hazards, nuisances and pollution.
All wastes generated by an industrial plant should be disposed of in a manner that prevents health hazards, nuisances and pollution.
The Secretary is responsible for issuing a list of maximum concentrations of atmospheric contaminants that can be tolerated by humans for continuous daily exposure with no impairment of health.
The Secretary is responsible for issuing a list of maximum concentrations of atmospheric contaminants that can be tolerated by humans for continuous daily exposure with no impairment of health.
The employer is responsible for informing affected employees about the nature of hazards, the reasons for control measures and protective equipment, and how to use these measures and equipment effectively.
The employer is responsible for informing affected employees about the nature of hazards, the reasons for control measures and protective equipment, and how to use these measures and equipment effectively.
Employers are required to conduct periodical testing of the hearing of their employees who work in noisy areas.
Employers are required to conduct periodical testing of the hearing of their employees who work in noisy areas.
The Code allows employers to request a permit for variation from the requirements if they can prove that an equivalent level of protection can be achieved through alternative means.
The Code allows employers to request a permit for variation from the requirements if they can prove that an equivalent level of protection can be achieved through alternative means.
The Code mandates employers to provide personal protective equipment to their employees when other measures are deemed insufficient to ensure their safety.
The Code mandates employers to provide personal protective equipment to their employees when other measures are deemed insufficient to ensure their safety.
The Code specifies that workers cannot be exposed to atmospheric contaminants that pose a health hazard.
The Code specifies that workers cannot be exposed to atmospheric contaminants that pose a health hazard.
Control of atmospheric contaminants can be achieved through various methods, including those approved by the Secretary or his duly authorized representatives, or other government authorities.
Control of atmospheric contaminants can be achieved through various methods, including those approved by the Secretary or his duly authorized representatives, or other government authorities.
The Code mandates that control measures should be implemented to eliminate or control the transmission of infectious diseases through the processing or handling industrial products or wastes.
The Code mandates that control measures should be implemented to eliminate or control the transmission of infectious diseases through the processing or handling industrial products or wastes.
It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that proper control measures are in place for any potential sources of radiation hazards in the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that proper control measures are in place for any potential sources of radiation hazards in the workplace.
The employer is responsible for providing employees with measures to reduce the intensity of noise sufficiently to render it harmless to workers and to suppress it at the source if it becomes a nuisance.
The employer is responsible for providing employees with measures to reduce the intensity of noise sufficiently to render it harmless to workers and to suppress it at the source if it becomes a nuisance.
The Code mandates that all work areas should be equipped with adequate lighting that minimizes glare and provides sufficient illumination for various tasks.
The Code mandates that all work areas should be equipped with adequate lighting that minimizes glare and provides sufficient illumination for various tasks.
The Code requires the provision of ventilation in work areas to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for working, free from harmful concentrations of toxic materials or offensive odors.
The Code requires the provision of ventilation in work areas to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for working, free from harmful concentrations of toxic materials or offensive odors.
Public swimming and bathing places are allowed to operate without a sanitary permit from the Secretary or his duly authorized representative.
Public swimming and bathing places are allowed to operate without a sanitary permit from the Secretary or his duly authorized representative.
The Department is responsible for promulgating rules and regulations concerning the sanitation of public swimming and bathing places.
The Department is responsible for promulgating rules and regulations concerning the sanitation of public swimming and bathing places.
The Code requires that personnel working in public swimming and bathing places must maintain adequate sanitation and cleanliness of accessories used by customers.
The Code requires that personnel working in public swimming and bathing places must maintain adequate sanitation and cleanliness of accessories used by customers.
The Code mandates that public swimming and bathing places should post signs to warn the public about the presence of natural or artificial hazards.
The Code mandates that public swimming and bathing places should post signs to warn the public about the presence of natural or artificial hazards.
Rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops, and service stations are not required to provide sanitary facilities for the convenience and personal necessities of the traveling public.
Rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops, and service stations are not required to provide sanitary facilities for the convenience and personal necessities of the traveling public.
The Code requires that rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops, and service stations should be established with ample area to prevent overcrowding of motor vehicles and travellers.
The Code requires that rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops, and service stations should be established with ample area to prevent overcrowding of motor vehicles and travellers.
Camps and picnic grounds are allowed to operate for public patronage without a sanitary permit issued by the Secretary or his duly authorized representative
Camps and picnic grounds are allowed to operate for public patronage without a sanitary permit issued by the Secretary or his duly authorized representative
Camps and picnic grounds should be located in areas that flood easily.
Camps and picnic grounds should be located in areas that flood easily.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for camps and picnic grounds?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for camps and picnic grounds?
The Code requires that all refuse cans in camps and picnic grounds should be fitted with a tight-fitting cover.
The Code requires that all refuse cans in camps and picnic grounds should be fitted with a tight-fitting cover.
Dancing schools, dance halls, and night clubs are allowed to operate without a sanitary permit from the local health authority.
Dancing schools, dance halls, and night clubs are allowed to operate without a sanitary permit from the local health authority.
The Code requires that all patrons in dancing schools, dance halls, and night clubs are provided with adequate potable water, toilet facilities, and separate compartments for public use, such as dressing rooms and kitchens.
The Code requires that all patrons in dancing schools, dance halls, and night clubs are provided with adequate potable water, toilet facilities, and separate compartments for public use, such as dressing rooms and kitchens.
No person is allowed to be employed as a dancing instructor or instructress without first securing a health certificate from the local authority.
No person is allowed to be employed as a dancing instructor or instructress without first securing a health certificate from the local authority.
No person is allowed to be employed as a hostess, cook, bartender, or waiter in dance halls and night clubs without first securing a health certificate from the local authority.
No person is allowed to be employed as a hostess, cook, bartender, or waiter in dance halls and night clubs without first securing a health certificate from the local authority.
The storage, preparation, and serving of food and drinks in dance halls and night clubs should be in accordance with the provisions prescribed in Chapter III of this Code.
The storage, preparation, and serving of food and drinks in dance halls and night clubs should be in accordance with the provisions prescribed in Chapter III of this Code.
What is the minimum immersion time required for a lukewarm chlorine solution to effectively treat eating and drinking utensils?
What is the minimum immersion time required for a lukewarm chlorine solution to effectively treat eating and drinking utensils?
Which of the following bactericidal treatments involves exposure at the highest temperature for the shortest period of time?
Which of the following bactericidal treatments involves exposure at the highest temperature for the shortest period of time?
In what position should cups, bowls, and glasses be stored to prevent contamination?
In what position should cups, bowls, and glasses be stored to prevent contamination?
Which method is NOT recommended for the storage of non-perishable foods?
Which method is NOT recommended for the storage of non-perishable foods?
Which of the following materials is NOT appropriate for shelves used to store washed utensils?
Which of the following materials is NOT appropriate for shelves used to store washed utensils?
What should be done with drying cloths used after bactericidal treatment of utensils?
What should be done with drying cloths used after bactericidal treatment of utensils?
What is the recommended temperature range for dry storage of non-perishable foods?
What is the recommended temperature range for dry storage of non-perishable foods?
Which of the following is a requirement for the materials used in drawers for storing utensils?
Which of the following is a requirement for the materials used in drawers for storing utensils?
What must be ensured if radioactive sources are stored within a 25-meter radius of a drinking water source?
What must be ensured if radioactive sources are stored within a 25-meter radius of a drinking water source?
What is required of the management of a public water supply system regarding connections to other systems?
What is required of the management of a public water supply system regarding connections to other systems?
Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a sanitary permit for food establishments?
Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a sanitary permit for food establishments?
What is the minimum number of people that waiting sheds for commuters must comfortably accommodate?
What is the minimum number of people that waiting sheds for commuters must comfortably accommodate?
What information must be recorded regarding each sanitary permit certificate?
What information must be recorded regarding each sanitary permit certificate?
How soon should a new occupant report ownership or occupancy changes of a food establishment?
How soon should a new occupant report ownership or occupancy changes of a food establishment?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for camps and picnic grounds to be open for public patronage?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for camps and picnic grounds to be open for public patronage?
What type of flooring is required for tents used in camps and picnic grounds?
What type of flooring is required for tents used in camps and picnic grounds?
What is prohibited in relation to the installation of a booster pump in a water supply system?
What is prohibited in relation to the installation of a booster pump in a water supply system?
According to the provisions, who is responsible for ensuring that refuse disposal is followed in various establishments?
According to the provisions, who is responsible for ensuring that refuse disposal is followed in various establishments?
What must be ensured regarding the quality of another water supply system if it is connected to the public water supply?
What must be ensured regarding the quality of another water supply system if it is connected to the public water supply?
What is the key purpose of the sanitary permit for food establishments?
What is the key purpose of the sanitary permit for food establishments?
What should be provided in areas where food is sold according to the guidelines?
What should be provided in areas where food is sold according to the guidelines?
What is required for sanitary facilities in camps and picnic grounds?
What is required for sanitary facilities in camps and picnic grounds?
What must be ensured about water sources in camps and picnic grounds?
What must be ensured about water sources in camps and picnic grounds?
Which of the following statements about refuse disposal in camps and picnic grounds is true?
Which of the following statements about refuse disposal in camps and picnic grounds is true?
What is required if owners neglect to maintain a vermin abatement program?
What is required if owners neglect to maintain a vermin abatement program?
What defines a public sewerage system according to the specifications?
What defines a public sewerage system according to the specifications?
Which component acts as a surge tank to distribute sewage flows equally?
Which component acts as a surge tank to distribute sewage flows equally?
What must the effective capacity of a septic tank be measured as?
What must the effective capacity of a septic tank be measured as?
Which animals are classified as vermin?
Which animals are classified as vermin?
What is the primary responsibility of municipal governments in vermin control?
What is the primary responsibility of municipal governments in vermin control?
What is the function of an absorption bed in a septic system?
What is the function of an absorption bed in a septic system?
What aspect of a septic tank is referred to as 'freeboard'?
What aspect of a septic tank is referred to as 'freeboard'?
What type of garment must a masseur wear while attending to customers?
What type of garment must a masseur wear while attending to customers?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for sauna bath attendants?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for sauna bath attendants?
What must be provided in the sauna bath room to ensure proper conditions?
What must be provided in the sauna bath room to ensure proper conditions?
Which facility is described as receiving transient guests for meals and lodging?
Which facility is described as receiving transient guests for meals and lodging?
What is the primary requirement for a massage clinic attendant?
What is the primary requirement for a massage clinic attendant?
What kind of facilities should be available to customers in a massage clinic?
What kind of facilities should be available to customers in a massage clinic?
Which of these definitions applies to a boarding house?
Which of these definitions applies to a boarding house?
What health document is required for a registered masseur?
What health document is required for a registered masseur?
What does refuse include as defined in this chapter?
What does refuse include as defined in this chapter?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of cities and municipalities regarding refuse management?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of cities and municipalities regarding refuse management?
What must residents do with refuse receptacles according to the guidelines?
What must residents do with refuse receptacles according to the guidelines?
What constitutes a nuisance as defined in this chapter?
What constitutes a nuisance as defined in this chapter?
Which of the following is classified as an offensive trade or occupation?
Which of the following is classified as an offensive trade or occupation?
How should refuse be disposed of if a municipal collection service is not available?
How should refuse be disposed of if a municipal collection service is not available?
What requirement is specified for maintaining streets adjacent to properties?
What requirement is specified for maintaining streets adjacent to properties?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of offensive trades or occupations?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of offensive trades or occupations?
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Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
A code that sets standards for sanitation in different areas like water supply, food establishments, and markets.
Department
Department
The Department of Health.
Secretary
Secretary
The Secretary of Health.
Regional Director
Regional Director
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Local Health Authority
Local Health Authority
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Health Officer
Health Officer
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Sanitary Engineer
Sanitary Engineer
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Water Quality Standards
Water Quality Standards
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Drinking Water Standards
Drinking Water Standards
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Food Establishment Permit
Food Establishment Permit
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Health Certificate
Health Certificate
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Vermin
Vermin
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Vermin Control
Vermin Control
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Sanitary Permit
Sanitary Permit
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Public Laundry
Public Laundry
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School Sanitation
School Sanitation
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Industrial Establishment Permit
Industrial Establishment Permit
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Atmospheric Contaminants
Atmospheric Contaminants
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Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
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Public Swimming Places
Public Swimming Places
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Market Sanitation
Market Sanitation
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Abattoir Sanitation
Abattoir Sanitation
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Camps Sanitation
Camps Sanitation
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Massage Clinic
Massage Clinic
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Hotels and Motels
Hotels and Motels
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Radioactive Materials near Water
Radioactive Materials near Water
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Connecting Water Systems
Connecting Water Systems
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Booster Pumps
Booster Pumps
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Permit Posting
Permit Posting
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Permit Change Notification
Permit Change Notification
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Food Establishment Record Keeping
Food Establishment Record Keeping
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Permit Holder
Permit Holder
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Bactericidal Treatment
Bactericidal Treatment
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Recommended Temperature Range for Dry Stores
Recommended Temperature Range for Dry Stores
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Utensil Storage: Inversion & Protection
Utensil Storage: Inversion & Protection
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Utensil Drying: Air vs. Cloth
Utensil Drying: Air vs. Cloth
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Utensil Storage: Material Requirements
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Dry Storage: Designated Spaces & Materials
Dry Storage: Designated Spaces & Materials
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Storage: Bottom Shelf Restriction
Storage: Bottom Shelf Restriction
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Utensil Storage: Drawers & Lining
Utensil Storage: Drawers & Lining
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Rest Area Requirements
Rest Area Requirements
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Comfort Room Provision
Comfort Room Provision
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Waiting Sheds for Commuters
Waiting Sheds for Commuters
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Food Sales at Rest Areas
Food Sales at Rest Areas
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Sanitary Permit for Camps
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Campsite Location Requirements
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Camp Facilities Requirements
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Waste Disposal in Camps
Waste Disposal in Camps
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What is a masseur required to have?
What is a masseur required to have?
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What are the requirements for a Massage Clinic Attendant?
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What is a Sauna Bath Attendant required to have?
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What is a hotel?
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What is a motel?
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What is a boarding house?
What is a boarding house?
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What is a lodging house?
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What is a tenement house?
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Vermin Abatement Program
Vermin Abatement Program
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Public Sewerage System
Public Sewerage System
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Septic Tank
Septic Tank
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House Sewer
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Septic Tank Absorption Bed
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Effective Capacity of a Septic Tank
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Effective Depth of a Septic Tank
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Refuse
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Responsibility of Cities and Municipalities
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Refuse Disposal Requirements
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Nuisance
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Offensive Trades or Occupations
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Soap Boiling
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Manure Storing
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Lime Burning
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Study Notes
Presidential Decree No. 856 (Code on Sanitation)
- Purpose: To protect and promote public health by codifying and updating sanitation laws in the Philippines.
- Importance: Ensures sanitation laws are modern and easily accessible.
- Definitions: Provides clear meanings for terms like "Code," "Department," "Secretary," etc. which are used throughout the document
- Department of Health's Functions: The Department has broad responsibility for health promotion, public health programs, medical care, and research.
- Authority of Secretary: The Secretary has power to create rules and regulations to enforce the code.
- Authority of Regional Directors: Directors are responsible for their region's health activities and enforcing the code.
- Health Officers' Authority: Oversees local health-related tasks in their respective areas.
Water Supply
- National Drinking Water Standards: All water standards must conform to these national guidelines.
- Department Approval: Department approval required for water source construction, water system repairs and more.
- Water Examinations: Comprehensive testing for newly constructed or repaired water systems, including radioactivity checks. Periodic checks for bacteria and chemicals. Laboratories must be accredited.
- Water Protection: Maintaining water sources from contamination through regulations and guidelines to avoid contamination within a radius from sources.
Food Establishment
- Sanitary Permits: Required for all food establishments.
- Permit Records: Detailed records of all permits, renewals, and owner/occupancy changes maintained.
- Health Certificates: Essential for those working in food establishments. Examined on required intervals.
- Food procurement: Approved sources for all food types. Strict restrictions on procuring from radioactive areas. Proper storage for perishable items.
- Structural Requirements: Clear guidelines for construction materials (floors, walls, ceilings) to ensure sanitary operations. Proper lighting and ventilation.
- Vermin Control: Strict measures to prevent vermin infestations.
Other Sanitary Provisions
- Miscellaneous Provisions: Addresses international treaties, current proceedings, language matters, and other general principles.
- Authority of Health Officers: Enforces code provisions in their jurisdiction.
- Food Handling Procedures: Cleanliness of personnel, food handling, and equipment handling. Proper hygiene and protection to prevent disease transmission. Proper food temperatures for safe consumption.
- Food Storage: Procedures for storing and handling both perishable and non-perishable foods.
- Facilities: Proper provision for adequate toilet/washing facilities for staff and patrons.
- Waste Disposal: Guidelines for proper disposal of refuse.
Markets and Abattoirs
- Markets: Sanitation, location and supervision for markets
- Abattoirs: Sanitation of meat processing facilities, supervision of slaughtering, and disposal of animal waste.
- Operational Supervision: Local health authorities have strong supervision responsibilities for maintaining clean areas and preventing health risks.
Public Swimming Areas
- Sanitary Permits: Requirements for facilities, personnel and operations.
- Sanitary Practices: Maintaining sanitary facilities, personnel health procedures, and providing instructions for patrons.
Additional Information
- Rest Areas: Sanitary needs for travelers at rest stops, bus terminals, and service stations.
- Camping Areas: Requirements for areas.
- Dancing Halls: Requirements ensuring hygiene and preventing health risks for patrons.
- Massage Clinics: Sanitation standards for massage work and customer protection against disease transmission.
- Sauna Establishments: Sanitary procedures, personnel health, and safety.
- Hotels: Sanitary procedures, food preparation, provision of facilities for cleanliness of the premises.
- Hotels, Motels, and Apartments: Code provisions for accommodation types regarding required permits, public sanitation, and other health related services.
- Ports, Airports, Vessel, Aircraft, Sanitation: Sanitary standards for airports, ports, and vessels.
- Environmental Pollution: Various provisions regarding environmental pollution through proper waste disposal and procedures.
- Dead Body Disposal: Elaborate guidelines for the lawful burial/cremation and procedures for interring/dismantling remains.
- Funeral Establishments: Requirements and regulations for operations involving handling, storage, and final disposal of remains.
- Autopsy/Dissection: Provisions covering procedures, permission required, safe handling, and disinfection.
Additional Details
- Penalties: Include fines/penalties for violations.
- Repealing of Existing Laws: Outlines what previous laws are replaced or amended.
- Effectivity: Specifies when the decree takes effect.
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Test your knowledge about Presidential Decree No. 856, the Code on Sanitation in the Philippines. This quiz covers the purpose, importance, definitions, and roles of various health authorities under the decree. Understand how this code impacts public health and ensures safe water supply standards.
