USDA - APHIS -Animal Welfare

Animal Care Resource Guide: Research Facility Inspection Guide

The Research Facility Inspection Guide is intended to be a reference document to assist the inspector. It does not supersede the Animal Welfare Act, the Animal Welfare Act Regulations and Standards, Animal Care policies, standard procedures, or the inspector's professional judgement.

Due to differences in download speeds, we are providing the Research Facility Guide in three sizes: In one file containing everything, In multiple files by chapters, and in multiple files by sections. All files are in PDF format. The download sizes are specified next to each.

Research Facility Inspection Guide in one file

Complete Research Facility Guide (123 MB)

Research Facility Inspection Guide by Chapter

Disclaimer (16 KB)
Cover (11 KB)
Table of Contents (1 MB)
1.0 Introduction (768 KB)
2.0 Glossary (87 KB)
3.0 Registration (6 MB)
4.0 Miscellaneous (3 MB)
5.0 Pre-Inspection Procedures (14 MB)
6.0 Conducting the Inspection (10 MB)
7.0 Completion of the Inspection Report (11 MB)
8.0 Specific Types of Inspections (8 MB)
9.0 Post-Inspection Procedures (4 MB)
10.0 General Facilities (9 MB)
11.0 Primary Enclosure (10 MB)
12.0 Husbandry (9 MB)
13.0 Transportation (13 MB)
14.0 Records (8 MB)
15.0 Veterinary Care (6 MB)
16.0 Personnel (2 MB)
17.0 IACUC Membership (1 MB)
18.0 IACUC Functions (6 MB)
Index (6 MB)

Research Facility Inspection Guide by Section

Disclaimer (16 KB)
Cover (11 KB)
Table of Contents (1 MB)
- 1.0 Introduction (101 KB)
  - 1.1 Comments and Suggestions (207 KB)
  - 1.2 Purpose (223 KB)
  - 1.3 General Information (38 KB)
  - 1.4 Update Record (204 KB)
- 2.0 Glossary (87 KB)
  - 2.1 Definitions (6 MB)
  - 2.2 Acronyms (345 KB)
- 3.0 Registration (123 KB)
  - 3.1 Regulated Activities (485 KB)
  - 3.2 Regulated Animals (308 KB)
  - 3.3 Regulated Facilities (413 KB)
  - 3.4 Obtaining a New Registration (1.4 MB)
  - 3.5 Compliance with Standards (180 KB)
  - 3.6 Registration Update (170 KB)
  - 3.7 Duration of a Registration (355 KB)
  - 3.8 Sites (760 KB)
  - 3.9 Notification of Change of Operation (786 KB)
- 4.0 Miscellaneous (123 KB)
  - 4.1 Business Information (172 KB)
  - 4.2 Holding Facility (595 KB)
  - 4.3 Holding Period (354 KB)
  - 4.4 Non-APHIS Inspection for Missing Animals (306 KB)
  - 4.5 Procurement of Animals (476 KB)
  - 4.6 Publication of Names (187 KB)
  - 4.7 Random Source Dogs or Cats (250.KB)
  - 4.8 Stolen Animals (236 KB)
- 5.0 Pre-Inspection Procedures (176 KB)
- 6.0 Conducting the Inspection (182 KB)
  - 6.1 General Procedures (1.2 MB)
  - 6.2 IACUC Review (2 MB)
  - 6.3 Protocol Review (3.4 MB)
  - 6.4 Exit Briefing (276 KB)
  - 6.5 Inspection Photographs (1.6 MB)
  - 6.6 Access to Property and Records (425 KB)
  - 6.7 Workplace Violence (777 KB)
- 7.0 Completion of the Inspection Report (205 KB)
- 8.0 Specific Types of Inspections (207 KB)
- 9.0 Post-Inspection Procedures (179 KB)
- 10.0 General Facilities (225 KB)
  - 10.1 Condition and Site (176 KB)
  - 10.2 Drainage (566 KB)
  - 10.3 Lighting (325 KB)
  - 10.4 Perimeter Fence (1.6 MB)
  - 10.5 Physically Separate Business (223 KB)
  - 10.6 Shelter from the Elements (873 KB)
  - 10.7 Storage (1.1 MB)
  - 10.8 Structure and Construction (315 KB)
  - 10.9 Surfaces (608 KB)
  - 10.10 Temperature (1.2 MB)
  - 10.11 Utilities (576 KB)
  - 10.12 Ventilation (711 KB)
  - 10.13 Washing Facilities (209 KB)
  - 10.14 Waste Disposal (360 KB)
- 11.0 Primary Enclosure (176 KB)
  - 11.1 Cleaning (1.1 MB)
  - 11.2 Compatible Grouping (938 KB)
  - 11.3 Sanitation (744 KB)
  - 11.4 Space Requirement (6 MB)
  - 11.5 Structure and Construction (1.2 MB)
- 12.0 Husbandry (196 KB)
  - 12.1 Environment Enhancement for Nonhuman Primates (1.2 MB)
  - 12.2 Exercise for Dogs (1.1 MB)
  - 12.3 Feeding (2.1 MB)
  - 12.4 Handling (379 KB)
  - 12.5 Housekeeping (284 KB)
  - 12.6 Identification (2.3 MB)
  - 12.7 Marine Mammal Water Quality (802 KB)
  - 12.8 Pest Control (304 KB)
  - 12.9 Watering (717 KB)
- 13.0 Transportation (217 KB)
  - 13.1 Accompanying Documents and Records (864 KB)
  - 13.2 Care in Transit (2.6 MB)
  - 13.3 Food and Water (950 KB)
  - 13.4 Health Certificates (1.2 MB)
  - 13.5 Markings and Labeling (436 KB)
  - 13.6 Minimum Age Requirement (669 KB)
  - 13.7 Primary Conveyance (715 KB)
  - 13.8 Primary Enclosure - Construction (893 KB)
  - 13.9 Primary Enclosure - Handling (373 KB)
  - 13.10 Primary Enclosure - Space (1.2 MB)
  - 13.11 Primary Enclosure - Ventilation (1.2 MB)
  - 13.12 Shelter from the Elements (821 KB)
  - 13.13 Transported Groups - Compatibility (409 KB)
- 14.0 Records (177 KB)
  - 14.1 Annual Report (3 MB)
  - 14.2 Dogs & Cats (1.9 MB)
  - 14.3 Health Records (831 KB)
  - 14.4 IACUC Records (456 KB)
  - 14.5 Other Animals (379 KB)
  - 14.6 Personnel Records (213 KB)
  - 14.7 Veterinary Care Records (447 KB)
- 15.0 Veterinary Care (180 KB)
  - 15.1 Adequate Veterinary Care (1.2 MB)
  - 15.2 Attending Veterinarian (1.2 MB)
  - 15.3 Health Records (841 KB)
  - 15.4 Necropsy Requirements (460 KB)
  - 15.5 Veterinary Care Records (447 KB)
  - 15.6 Written Program of Veterinary Care (1.7 MB)
- 16.0 Personnel (154 KB)
  - 16.1 Employees (449 KB)
  - 16.2 Qualifications (741 KB)
- 17.0 IACUC Membership (157 KB)
  - 17.1 Appointment of IACUC (266 KB)
  - 17.2 Membership (683 KB)
- 18.0 IACUC Functions (188KB)
  - 18.1 Program Review (655 KB)
  - 18.2 Facility Inspection (729 KB)
  - 18.3 Reports to the Institutional Official (507 KB)
  - 18.4 Procedure for Protocal Review (938 KB)
  - 18.5 Protocol Review (1.8 MB)
  - 18.6 Suspension of a Protocol Activity (254 KB)
  - 18.7 Other Functions (366 KB)
  - 18.8 Electronic Communication (471 KB)
- Index (6 MB)

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Last Modified: April 7, 2009