ATCP 16.22(1)(b)2. 2. A floor, other than a floor in the portion of a whelping enclosure that is accessible to puppies, may be constructed of metal wire mesh. The wire shall be coated with an acceptable material to prevent injury to the dogs’ feet. The wire shall be of an adequate gauge to prevent sagging under the weight of the dog or dogs kept in the enclosure, and to prevent injury to the dogs’ feet.

ATCP 16.22 Note Note: Stainless steel slatting is not wire mesh.

ATCP 16.22(1)(b)3. 3. Floor openings, if any, shall be small enough to prevent the feet of the smallest dog kept in the enclosure from passing through or becoming entangled in the openings.

ATCP 16.22(1)(b)4. 4. Floors and other interior surfaces shall be constructed and maintained to keep the dog clean, dry, and safe from injury. Surfaces shall be regularly cleaned and sanitized.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c) (c) Stacking primary enclosures. No indoor primary enclosure may be stacked on top of any other indoor primary enclosure unless the stacking arrangement complies with all of the following:

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)1. 1. The floor of the top enclosure shall be no higher than 52 inches from the floor of the room in which the enclosures are stacked.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)2. 2. The stacking arrangement shall provide for safe dog handling, adequate ventilation and temperature control, easy cleaning and sanitization, and easy inspection of all stacked enclosures.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)3. 3. Each stacked enclosure shall have a fully ventilated front side and a solid floor or floor with a solid catch pan that can be easily cleaned and sanitized.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)4. 4. The stacked enclosures shall be stable when filled to maximum capacity with dogs.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)5. 5. No dog in any of the stacked enclosures may be exposed to any excreta, urine, dirt, or debris falling from a higher enclosure.

ATCP 16.22(2) (2) Primary enclosure for one or more dogs that get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. A primary enclosure under this subsection shall comply with all of the following requirements:

ATCP 16.22(2)(a) (a) The floor area of the primary enclosure shall be at least equal to the sum of the floor areas under pars. (b) and (c), where each dog’s length is measured from the tip of the dog’s nose to the base of the dog’s tail.

ATCP 16.22(2)(b) (b) For the largest dog in the primary enclosure, the primary enclosure shall include a floor area at least equal to the following:

ATCP 16.22(2)(b)1. 1. For a dog up to 10 inches long, 4.5 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(b)2. 2. For a dog 11 to 16 inches long, 8 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(b)3. 3. For a dog 17 to 22 inches long, 12 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(b)4. 4. For a dog 23 to 26 inches long, 18 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(b)5. 5. For a dog 27 to 30 inches long, 24 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(b)6. 6. For a dog more than 30 inches long, 30 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(c) (c) For each additional dog in the primary enclosure, other than the dog under par. (b), the primary enclosure shall include a floor area at least equal to the following:

ATCP 16.22(2)(c)1. 1. For a dog up to 10 inches long, 3.375 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(c)2. 2. For a dog 11 to 16 inches long, 6 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(c)3. 3. For a dog 17 to 22 inches long, 9 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(c)4. 4. For a dog 23 to 26 inches long, 13.5 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(c)5. 5. For a dog 27 to 30 inches long, 18 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(c)6. 6. For a dog more than 30 inches long, 22.5 square feet.

ATCP 16.22(2)(d) (d) The height of the primary enclosure shall be at least 12 inches taller than the tallest dog in the enclosure.

ATCP 16.22(2)(e) (e) Each dog kept in the primary enclosure shall have access for at least 30 minutes each day to an indoor or outdoor run or exercise area that meets the requirements under s. ATCP 16.20 (10).

ATCP 16.22 Note Note: A primary enclosure may also function as a run or exercise area if it complies with par. (e).