What is BS 5502-33 - Control of odour pollution in agricultural buildings and structures about?
BS 5502-33 is a standard that covers the control of odour pollution in agricultural buildings and structures, enabling odour control in agricultural applications.
BS 5502-33 gives guidance on aspects of controlling odour pollution produced mainly as a result of livestock farming practices in relation to the design and construction of agricultural buildings and structures.
Who is BS 5502-33 - Control of odour pollution in agricultural buildings and structures for?
BS 5502-33 on the control of odour pollution in agricultural buildings and structures applies to:
- Farm and building associations
- Civil engineers and architects
- Construction companies
- Contractors and surveyors
- Safety inspection services
- Regulatory bodies
- Odour control services
Why should you use BS 5502-33 - Control of odour pollution in agricultural buildings and structures?
Agricultural operations give rise to odour pollution that can be mitigated by good design in the building and structure. The aim of BS 5502-33 is to indicate to the designer ways in which the effects of such pollution can be reduced by the effective design and construction of a building and structure.
BS 5502-33 provides users guidance on odour control including, reduction of odour concentration, methods of odour control, pre-treatment, land spreading of waste, stored waste, livestock buildings, silage clamps and more, enabling users to control odour and prevent odour toxicity in agricultural applications.
BS 5502-33 provides users guidance on sources of odour control including:
- The spreading of waste on land
- The storage of waste
- Buildings housing livestock
- The production of animal feed
- The storage of silage
With obedience and compliance to BS 5502-33, users can effectively identify and control odour and odour toxicity with proper design, chemical additives and masking agents to control odour and minimize the impact on the environment.