Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 620-8-.01 - Definitions of Fumigation Terms

(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.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 620-8-.01

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-45-8

.Original Rule entitled "Inspection by Enforcement Agency" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Definition of Terms" adopted. Filed October 25, 1966; effective November 13, 1966. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Definitions of Fumigation Terms" adopted. Filed February 14, 1985; effective March 6, 1985.