Click to view all VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCEKey – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
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TP.CM.1 Key
Standards
The vehicle must be fit for purpose and of suitable design for the species being transported
TP.CM.2
Standards
The vehicle/ ramp must have secure sidegates to reduce the risk of livestock escaping
TP.CM.2.1
Standards
Ramps (internal and external) must be designed in such a way to minimise livestock slipping or falling when climbing or descending
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TP.CM.2.2
Standards
Steps (from the ground onto a ramp, and from the ramp onto the truck body) must not stop animals from moving freely forward
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TP.CM.3 Key
Standards
The interior of the livestock vehicle must be constructed and maintained to provide a safe environment for livestock
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TP.CM.4 Key
Standards
Floors must be constructed and maintained in a manner that minimises the risk of injury
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TP.CM.5
Standards
Partitions and fixings must be provided to allow the vehicle to be split into compartments
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TP.CM.5.1
Standards
Partitions must be appropriately designed, constructed and positioned
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TP.CM.5.2
Standards
It is recommended that partitions are used to create the pen lengths specified
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TP.CM.5.3
Standards
The vehicle must be designed and operated to minimise the risk of animal body parts being trapped in the gap between the floor of any decks or moving parts and the outer skin of the vehicle
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TP.CM.6
Standards
The vehicle must be appropriately and effectively ventilated
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TP.CM.7
Standards
The vehicle and any trailers must be roofed to protect animals from inclement weather
TP.CM.7.1
Standards
Any water and feeding stuffs stored on the vehicle, must be stored in a way that protects it from contamination
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TP.CM.7.2
Standards
The exterior of the livestock vehicle must be maintained in a good condition
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TP.CM.7.3
Standards
The exterior of the livestock vehicle must indicate that it is being used for livestock transport
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TP.CM.8
Standards
Vehicles must have a means of inspection and access to all livestock
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TP.CM.8.1
Standards
Artificial lighting must be available at all times, to allow the inspection of all livestock
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TP.CM.9
Standards
The interior of the livestock vehicle must be constructed of suitable materials and be maintained to enable effective cleaning
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TP.CM.10
Standards
A system must be in place to minimise the leakage of faeces and urine
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TP.CM.11
Standards
A system must be in place to ensure maintenance needs are identified
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TP.CM.11.1
Standards
Where a maintenance need is identified, it must be recorded and rectified
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Maintenance records