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6) x (length of dog in inches + 6) = required floorspace in square inches. Required floor space in square inches + 144 ~ required floor space in square feet. The calculation shall be expressed in square feet. Not more than four adult dogs shall be housed in the same primary enclosure without supervision. (e) If more than four dogs are housed in a .common area or enclosure, then there must be at least one person supervising each 10 dogs housed within each enclosure or common area. (f) In addition to Paragraph (b) of this Rule, each feline older than six months housed in any primary enclosure shall be provided a minimum of four square feet of floor space which may include elevated resting surfaces. Each feline younger than six months shall be provided 1.5 square feet. Not more than 12 cats shall be housed in the same primary enclosure. (g) In all cat enclosures, a receptacle containing clean litter shall be .provided for waste. A minimum of one receptacle per three cats is required. History Note: Authority G.S. ]9A-24; Eff. April 1. 1984; Amended Eff. January 1,2005; April 1, 1985. 02 NCAC 52J .0205 FEEDING (a) Dogs and cats shall be fed at least once each 24-hour period except as otherwise might be required to provide adequate veterinary care. Food Shall be commercially prepared food which complies with laws applicable to animal feed or the food shall be provided by the owner. The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of adequate .quality and qUaJitity appropriate for the given size, age, and condition of an animal to meet the daily requirements for nutritional value. Puppies and kittens less than six months of age shall be fed at least twice in each 24-hour period. An eight-hour interval between feedings is required if only two feedings are offered in a 24-hour period.. . (b) Food receptacles shall be accessible to all dogs or cats and shall be located so as to minimi~e contamination by waste. For every adult animal, there must be at least one food receptacle offered. Food receptacles shall be durable and shall be kept clean and sanitized. Damaged receptacles shall be replaced. . Disposable food receptacles may be used but must be discarded after,each feeding. (c) Food and water receptacles in outdoor facilities shall be protected from the elements. History Note: .Authority as. 19A-24; Eff. April 1. 1984; Amended Eff. January 1, 2005; April 1, 1985. 02 NCAC 52J .0206 WATERING Animals shall have continuous access to fresh water, except as might otherwise be required to provide adequate veterinary care. Watering receptacles shall be durable and kept clean and sanitized. Damaged receptacles shall be replaced. History Note: Authority as. 19A-24; Eff. April 1, 1984; Amended Eff. January 1, 2005. 02 NCAC 52J .0207 SANlTATION (a)..Waste shall be removed from primary enclosures and exercise areas to prevent contamination of the dogs or cats contained therein and to reduce 'disease ha~ards and odors. Enclosures and exercise areas for dogs and cats must be properly cleaned a minimum o(two times per day. The animal must be able to walk or lie down without coming in contact with any waste or debris. When a hosing or flushing method is used for cleaning an enclosure, dogs or cats contained therein shall be removed during the cleaning process, and adequate measures shall be taken to protect the animals in other such enclosures from being contaminated with water and other wastes. (b) Sanitation shall be as follows: . (I) Prior to the introduction of dogs or cats into empty primary enclosures previously occupied, enclosures and accessories shall be sanitized in the manner provided in Subparagraph (b)(3) of this G~S