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3. Fumigants or insecticides, as well as thermal devices, to be used;
4. Person(s) responsible for the operation; and
5. Date and time of operation
C. Notice of any fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging shall be served at
least one (1) day to the occupants involved in the premises to give them
sufficient time for evacuation or appropriate preparation for the
operation.
SECTION 10.4.9.2
SOURCES OF IGNITION
A. All fires, open flames and similar sources of ignition shall not be allowed in
spaces under fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging. Heating, if
needed, shall be done by indirect means with steam or hot water.
B. Electricity shall be shut off during operations, except where circulating
fans are used. Such equipment shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code.
SECTION 10.4.9.3
WATCH PERSONNEL
A. During operation, the premises shall be sealed to keep the fumigant
suspended in the air.
The owner/building administrator shall be
responsible for the supervision of the operation. Indoor fogging operations
shall be supervised within three (3) to five (5) hours from the time the
premises are fumigated/fogged until all ventilation work is completed.
B. For outdoor operations, the requesting party shall be the one responsible
for the supervision.
SECTION 10.4.9.4
SEALING OF BUILDING
Depending on the construction of the building, doors, windows, and all
crevices, cracks or openings in the building, or portion thereof, to be
fumigated, except the exit, shall be sealed with tape and plastic sheet
before fumigation materials are applied. In case of houses, a rubber tent
shall be placed over the entire house to confine the poisonous gases or
prevent them from escaping. Irrespective of the type of fumigant employed,
paper or other similar non-fire retardant materials used as sealing or cover
materials for buildings, except for approved tarpaulins, in excess of that
required is prohibited.
SECTION 10.4.9.5
WARNING SIGNS
Whenever fumigants are used or stored, conspicuous warning signs bearing
the “skull and crossbones” emblem with the words “DANGER, POISON GAS!
KEEP OUT!” shall be posted on all doors and entrances to the premises and
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