This article applies to fumigation and thermal insecticidal
fogging operations, which shall conform to all other applicable requirements
of this code as well as the following provisions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Includes any substance which, by itself or in combination
with any other substance, emits or liberates a gas, fume or vapor
used for the destruction or control of insects, fungi, vermin, germs,
rodents or other pests, and shall be distinguished from insecticides
and disinfectants which are essentially effective in the solid or
liquid phases.
The use of insecticidal liquids which are gassed through
thermal fog-generating units where they are, by means of heat, pressure
and turbulence, transformed and discharged in the form of a fog or
mist that is blown into an area to be treated.
All persons engaged in the business of fumigation or thermal
insecticidal fogging shall maintain and have available approved protective
breathing apparatus.
During the period when fumigation is in process, except when
fumigant is conducted in a gas-tight vault or tank, capable, alert
safety personnel shall remain on duty at the entrance or entrances
to the building or enclosed space fumigated until the fumigation is
completed and until the premises is properly ventilated and again
safe for human occupancy. Sufficient safety personnel shall be provided
to prevent any person from entering the building or enclosed space
under fumigation without being observed.
No thermal insecticidal fogging liquid shall be used that has
a flash point below 100° F.
