SECTION 5.16  FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING

Subsection 5.16.1.  Application

Application

5.16.1.1.  (1)  This Section applies to the fumigation or thermal fogging of buildings where this activity creates a fire or explosion hazard, including the fumigation of equipment or commodities within structures, tanks or bins or under tarpaulins.

(2)  Articles 5.16.2.1. and 5.16.2.2. do not apply to industries that conduct frequent fumigation operations on a routine basis where approved prior to the conducting of the operations.

Subsection 5.16.2.  Safety Precautions

Notification of fire department

5.16.2.1.  (1)  Except as permitted in Sentence 5.16.1.1.(2), the fire department shall

(a)   be notified in writing at least 24 h before any building is to be closed for fumigation, and
(b)   be advised of the chemicals to be used, the proposed date and time of use, the types of respiratory protective devices required and the degree of flammability of the fumigant or fog being used.

Notification of adjacent premises

5.16.2.2.  Except as permitted in Sentence 5.16.1.1.(2), prior notice shall be given to the occupants of any premises adjacent to that in which fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging is to take place.

Ignition sources

5.16.2.3.  Flames and other sources of ignition shall be eliminated in a building undergoing fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging.

Power supply

5.16.2.4.  Electric power supply shall be shut off to the premises undergoing fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging.

Air temperature

5.16.2.5.  The air temperature in a building undergoing fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging shall be kept sufficiently low to prevent the actuation of any sprinkler system.

Breathing apparatus

5.16.2.6.  Protective breathing apparatus shall be made available at the premises undergoing fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging for all persons in case of emergency.

Restricted entrance

5.16.2.7.  (1)  No unauthorized person shall be permitted to enter a premises undergoing fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging until the premises has been ventilated and is safe.

(2)  Warning signs shall be posted in a conspicuous location near every entrance to the premises being fumigated.

(3)  One person shall be on duty at each entrance to the premises undergoing fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging to prevent any unauthorized person from entering until such premises have been ventilated.