Structural Pest Control Board

Proposed Changes to Section599.11

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599.11 Structural Fumigation Requirements

(a) Fumigation of structures to control wood destroying organisms shall beperformed only under the direct on-site supervision of a certified applicatorlicensed by the Board in the category of fumigation. Direct on-site supervision shall mean that the certified applicatorexercising such supervision shall be present at the site of the fumigationduring the entire time the fumigants are being released, ~~the timeventilation is commenced~~, and at the time property is releasedfor occupancy.

(b) Fumigation shall be performed in compliance with all label requirementsapplicable to state, county, and city laws and ordinances and all applicablelaws and regulations of the United States.

(c) Prior to the commencement of fumigation, warning signs shall be posted inplainly visible locations on or in the immediate vicinity of all entrances tothe space under fumigation and shall not be moved until fumigation andventilation have been completed, and the premises determined safe forreocccupancy. Ventilation shall beconducted with due regard for the public safety.

(d) Local fire authorities or, when not available, local police authorities,shall be notified prior to introduction of the fumigant and at the time thestructure is released for occupancy.

(e) The space to be fumigated shall be vacated by all occupants prior to thecommencement of fumigation. Thespace to be fumigated shall be sealed in such manner to assure concentration ofthe fumigant released has been retained in compliance with the manufacturer'srecommendations.

(f) Warning signs shall be printed in red on white backgrounds and shallcontain the following statement in letters not less than two inches in height;"Danger-Fumigation." Theyshall also depict a skull and crossbones, not less than one inch in height, thename of the fumigant, the date and time fumigant was introduced, and the name,address, and telephone number where the certified applicator ~~licensee~~performing the fumigation may be reached twenty four (24) hours aday.

(g) On any structure that has been fumigated, the certified applicator~~licensee~~ who performed the fumigation shall, immediately uponcompletion, post a durable sign on the wall adjacent to theelectric breaker box, ~~meter or hot~~ water heater, beneaththe kitchen sink or in the interior bath trap access. This shall be adurable sign not less than one inch by two inches in size. It shall have the name of the certified applicator ~~licensee~~,date of fumigation, ~~type of~~ fumigant used, and the purpose forwhich it was fumigated (target pest).

(h) A certified applicator ~~licensee~~ performingfumigation shall use adequate warning agents with all fumigants which lack suchproperties. When conditionsinvolving abnormal hazards exist, the person exercising direct on-sitesupervision shall take such safety precautions in addition to those prescribedto protect the public health and safety. Thecertified applicator shall visibly inspect the structures to assure vacancyprior to introduction of fumigant.

(i) The certified applicator ~~licensee~~ shall also post aperson or persons at the location from the time the fumigant is introduced untilall tarpaulins and seals are removed and the label concentration for aeration isreached. The certified applicator ~~licensee~~ shall thensecure all entrances to the structure in such a manner as to prevent entry byanyone other than the certified applicator ~~licensee~~ or anagent of the certified applicator ~~licensee~~. The structure shall remain secured until the concentration indicated bythe fumigant label for release for occupancy is reached.

(j) The purpose of maintaining proper safety and establishing responsibilityin handling the fumigants ~~dangerous gases used in fumigation~~,the business license holder ~~licensee~~ shall compile andretain for a period of at least two (2) years a report for each fumigation joband/or treatment. Theperson posted at the location shall deter entry into the structure by routinelyinspecting the structure under fumigation at least once each hour. The person posted at the location shall be alert and on duty to prevententry into the structure while the fumigant is present. The report foreach fumigation job or treatment shall contain the following information:

(1) name and address of pest control company;

(2) name and address of property and owner;

(3) type of roof ~~structure as to details of roofing~~;

(4) cubic feet fumigated;

(5) target pest or pest controlled;

(6) ~~kind of~~ fumigant or fumigants used and amount;

(7) name of warning agent and amount used;

(8) type of sealing method;

(9) temperature and windconditions ~~weather conditions as totemperature and wind~~;

(10) time gas introduced and aerated ~~ventilated~~ (date and hour);

(11) name of licensee (certified applicator);

(12) list of any extraordinary safety precautions taken;

(13) time released for occupancy(signed by certified applicator); ~~and~~

(14) the date and hour fire or police authorities were notified; and

(15) Verification of clearingprocedures and devices used.

(k) Fumigations for the purpose of controlling wood destroying insects aresubject to the provisions of 599.4 of this title (relating to Disclosure).

(l) Every business license holderengaged in application of a fumigant is required to use an approved clearancedevice as prescribed on the fumigant label.

(1) This approved clearance device,if required by the label, must be calibrated in accordance with manufacturersrecommendations.

(2) An independent facility orperson must perform calibration of the clearance device annually. Calibration shall be in compliance with the manufacturer's requirements.

(3) Proof of calibration must bekept on file for a period of two (2) years and available for review by Boardpersonnel or by placing a yearly validation on the clearance device.

(m) The certified applicatorresponsible for the fumigation site shall be responsible for following all thelabel prescribed procedures for aeration and clearing the structure that isbeing fumigated.

(n) The word "trained" isdefined as a person having the same qualifications as an apprentice unless thelabel states more stringent requirements in the application of the fumigant.

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