Chapter 620-8 FUMIGATION
| (1) |
Fumigant-means any substance or
combination of substances which emits or liberates a gas, fume, or vapor and
which is applied for the purpose of destroying insects, rodents or other pests
in Structural Pest Control. For the purpose of this Chapter, the term does not
include paradichlorobenzene, naphthalene, aerosol dispersions not containing a
gas nor any product which produces a fog, smoke or mist. |
| (2) |
Fumigation-means the application of a
fumigant to any structure or enclosed space, or to any compartment thereof, as
a specified concentration, and exposure period for the purpose of controlling
insects, rodents, or other pests. |
| (3) |
Enclosed Space-means any structure or
other confined area, including, but not limited to, homes, residential or
commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, churches, warehouses, railroad cars,
trucks, ships, aircraft, or other common carriers. It also includes any special
room, vaults, tanks, or chambers used for a fumigation operation. |
| (4) |
Fumigation Operation-means all
preparations for, issuance of appropriate notifications and warnings, the
release of the fumigant, and all post-fumigation requirements, as specified in
this Chapter. |
| (5) |
Operator-In-Charge-means a Certified operator, authorized to perform or
supervise fumigation operations. |
| (6) |
Spot Fumigation-means the application of
a fumigant to a localized area, item, or harborage within a structure or
enclosed space. |
| (7) |
Structure-means
any building, regardless of its design or type of material used in its
construction, whether public or private, vacant or occupied. |
| (8) |
Unauthorized Personnel-means any person
who is not a member of the crew performing a fumigation operation. |
| (1) |
The Licensee shall provide the
Enforcement Agency and the local fire and police departments having
jurisdiction with the information specified below, before performing fumigation
of any residential or commercial building or other potentially habitable
structure:
| (a) |
Location of the structure or
enclosed space to be fumigated; |
| (b) |
Type of structure or enclosed space and its current use; |
| (c) |
Name of the fumigant to be
used; |
| (d) |
Date, time of release,
and approximate exposure period; |
| (e) |
Name of the Operator-In-Charge and his
day and night telephone numbers. |
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| (2) |
Notification shall be made to the
Enforcement Agency as least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time
of release of the fumigant. |
| (3) |
Notification to other agencies shall be made at least three (3) hours prior to
scheduled time of release of the fumigant. |
The fumigation of any residential or commercial building or any
other structure which the operator may be reasonably expected to enter at any
time during the fumigation operation and exposed to toxic concentrations of the
fumigant, shall require a crew of at least two (2) persons, one of whom shall
be the Operator-In-Charge.
| (1) |
The Operator-In-Charge shall:
| (a) |
Provide a written warning to a
responsible occupant of any structure to be fumigated at least three (3) hours
prior to release of the fumigant, or post such notice on all regular entrances
to such building. |
| (b) |
Personally
supervise all preparations of the structure, including the posting of a sign on
all normal ground level entrances, with at least one (1) sign on each side of
the structure to be fumigated. Such sign shall be printed in indelible and
water insoluble red ink or paint on a white background. The words "DANGER" and
"DEADLY POISON" shall be in black letters at least two (2) inches high and sign
shall conform to the following format:
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Skull and Crossbones
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DANGER Fumigation With (Name of Fumigant)
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Skull and Crossbones
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DEADLY POISON
ALL PERSONS ARE WARNED TO KEEP AWAY
Name of Fumigator
__________________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________
Telephone
__________________________________________________________
Operator-In-Charge
__________________________________________________________
Day Phone ___________________________ Night Phone
____________________________
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| (c) |
Make a final inspection before releasing
the fumigant and personally confirm that all preparations have been completed,
including:
| 1. |
That no human beings or
domestic animals are present within the structure or enclosed space to be
fumigated or in any other structure or enclosed space physically joined or in
contact with the structure or enclosed space to be fumigated. |
| 2. |
That all open flames, pilot lights or oil
lamps have been appropriately extinguished. |
| 3. |
That all doors, windows (unless otherwise
specified on the product labeling) and other means of access are locked or
barred and that all keys are in his possession. |
| 4. |
That all foods or other materials subject
to contamination by the fumigant have been removed from the structure or
enclosed space, or sealed in six (6) mil polyethylene bags. |
| 5. |
That all personnel engaged in the
fumigation operation are outside the structure or enclosed space to be
fumigated. |
| 6. |
That a capable, alert
watchman is present and will remain present at the fumigation site to prevent
entry of any unauthorized person until the exposure period has elapsed,
ventilation has been completed and the Operator-In-Charge has declared the
structure or enclosed space to be safe for human occupancy. |
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| (d) |
Be responsible for insuring
that all safety precautions and appropriate application procedures are applied
by any uncertified employee who performs spot fumigation under his
supervision. |
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Prior notification to the Enforcement Agency and local fire and
police departments and the posting of a watchman shall not be required for
fumigation of aircraft, railroad cars, tanks, trucks, or other common carrier,
or any chamber, vault or special room specially designed for
fumigation.
If, during the term of any contract covering fumigation of a
structure, an infestation is found of any pest for whose control the fumigation
was performed, no liquid spot treatment shall be allowed by the licensee; and
such structure shall be fumigated again by the licensee at no cost to the
owner.
