§ 1970.6. Fumigation of Connecting Structures.

(a) Prior to the process of fumigation, all single units and rooms within the entire structure shall be vacated.

(b) When recommending a fumigation, the prime contractor for fumigation shall:

(1) inquire of the owner or designated agent about the presence of any construction elements, conduits, drains, or vacuum systems that could allow passage of the fumigant from the structure to be fumigated to any adjacent or adjoining structure(s), thereby connecting them;

(2) inspect the structure to be fumigated and all other adjacent or adjoining structures on the property to determine if there are construction elements, conduits, drains, or vacuum systems present that could allow passage of the fumigant from the structure to be fumigated to any adjacent or adjoining structure(s). When such conditions exist the prime contractor for fumigation shall notify in writing the licensee in charge of the fumigation of the conditions which could allow passage of the fumigant to adjacent or adjoining structures.

(c) Prior to introduction of the fumigant, the licensee in charge of the fumigation shall:

(1) conduct a thorough search for construction elements, conduits, drains, or vacuum systems that could allow passage of the fumigant from the structure to be fumigated to any adjacent or adjoining structure on the property;

(2) document his or her inspection findings on the fumigation log, identifying the type and location of the construction element(s), conduit(s), drain(s), or vacuum system(s) between connected structures and the methods used to prevent passage of the fumigant.

(d) Any adjacent or adjoining structure which is deemed connected to the structure to be fumigated must be vacated during the process of fumigation, unless it is separated from the structure to be fumigated by methods which prevent passage of the fumigant from entering the connected structure(s). When it is necessary to vacate any connected, adjacent or adjoining structure, that structure shall be considered as a fumigated structure, and all applicable rules, regulations and label instructions apply.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 8-12-96; operative 9-11-96 (Register 96, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 10-23-2001; operative 11-22-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 8525, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 8505.7, Business and Professions Code.