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described herein , and/or the issuance of an abatement order to <br /> comply with the provisions of this ordinance . Owner or operators <br /> of pet shops must apply to the Animal Control Director, pay any <br /> designated fee , and receive a permit to own or operate a pet shop <br /> in Orange County. Facilities shall be subject to inspection <br /> during reasonable hours by the Animal Control Officer or other <br /> appropriate representative of the Animal Protection Program upon <br /> his or her request . The premises for pet shops shall meet the <br /> following standards: <br /> 1. There shall be available hot water at a minimum tem- <br /> perature of 140° Fahrenheit for washing cages and disinfecting , <br /> and cold water easily accessible to all parts of the shop. <br /> 2 . Fresh water shall be available to all species at all <br /> times. Containers are to be cleaned and disinfected each day. <br /> All water containers shall be removable for cleaning and be <br /> mounted so the animal cannot turn them over or defecate in them. <br /> 3 . The temperature of the area around the animal <br /> enclosures in the shop shall be maintained at a level that is <br /> healthful for every species of animals kept in the shop. <br /> 4. All cages and enclosures are to be of a nonporous <br /> material for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be <br /> of sufficient size that the animal will have room to stand, turn, <br /> lie down, and stretch out to its full length without touching the <br /> sides , or tops of the enclosure , and floors of sufficient <br /> strength and design to ensure the animal ' s limbs or paws cannot <br /> pass through the floor material . <br /> 28 <br />