§ 51.120. Ventilation.  


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  • After completion of the fumigation, all buildings, vessels or other enclosed spaces shall be ventilated for a period of at least eighteen (18) hours. During the period of ventilation all windows and other means of ventilation shall be kept open, excepting all outside doors and entrances of dwelling houses and living quarters shall be closed and securely fastened with safety locks and further guarded by warning signs. All interior doors, closets and enclosed spaces must be kept open and all mattresses and bedding must be taken from beds and thoroughly aired. Temperature of dwelling houses and living quarters shall be elevated to a minimum of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit during ventilation. Such building, vessel or premises fumigated shall not be turned over for reoccupancy until pronounced safe for occupancy by the operator as determined by means of recognized equipment for testing the presence of residual gas. However, in the case of industrial plants, warehouses, factories, or institutions the period of ventilation shall be determined by the qualified operator in charge of the fumigation and shall extend until the premises are safe for human occupancy as determined by means of recognized equipment for testing the presence of residual gas. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 182.120)