SECTION 35:30-17-73. Concrete Slabs

(a)   All pesticide applications shall follow the pesticide label instructions including the application rates and methods. Treatments using less than label recommended concentrations at higher volume or higher concentrations at reduced volume applications are prohibited for pre-construction treatments. A written contract shall be provided that conforms with all requirements for contracts issued in the Structural Pest Category. In addition, the contract shall include the total square footage treated, the total linear feet treated, and any additional information required.

(b)   Pretreatment of main slab areas (including attached garages) is as follows:

(1)   Termiticide shall be applied at the rate specified on the label and in accordance with label instructions to the entire area to be covered by concrete, for the establishment of horizontal and/or vertical barriers.

(2)   Horizontal barriers shall be established.

(3)   Vertical barriers shall be estabished by trenching or trenching and rodding through the bottom of the trench and at the rate prescribed by the label. When trenching cannot be performed due to elements of construction (i.e. coarse aggregate fill, rebar, etc.) the treatment may be accomplished by rodding the chemical at a rate specified on the label and shall be stated in the contract.

(4)   Treatment shall not be made when the soil or fill is excessively wet or when rain is imminent.

(5)   Precautions shall be taken to prevent disturbance of the treated areas by human or animal contact or prolonged exposure to the weather.

(6)   Immediately after completion of treatment to themain slab area, each termite pretreatment shall be stenciled or a sticker or tag permanently affixed to one of the stubouts in an area which will be readily accessible. The stencil, sticker, or tag shall identify the company, date of treatment, and termiticide used.

(c)   Pretreatment of adjacent slabs, i.e., porches, patios, entrance pads, walkways, driveways, etc., shall be as follows:

(1)   Termiticide shall be applied at the rate specified on the label and in accordance with label instructions for application, to the adjacent slabs which abut the main structure.

(2)   Treatment and precautions shall meet the requirements in (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this Section.

(d)   Pretreatment of outside foundations shall be as follows:

(1)   Treatment shall be applied to the soil by trenching or trenching and rodding into the bottom of the trench around the entire outside foundation of the structure after the final grade has been established. This treatment shall be performed within 30 days of notification of completion of landscaping or one year from the date of completion of construction, whichever comes first.

(2)   Where trenching is not possible due to rocks, concrete, gutters, etc., the treatment may be accomplished by rodding the chemical at a rate specified on the label and shall be stated in the contract.

(3)   Where outside foundations (stem walls) have 12" or more of exposed concrete extending above the outside final grade, the outside foundation treatment may be omitted.

(e)   Pretreatment of crawl space construction shall be made in the same manner as described in the minimum standards for existing structures (SEE PART 15 of this Chapter).

(f)   Any treatment that does not meet all of the minimum standards for pretreatments under concrete slab or crawl space is considered "Partial Pretreats" and is not acceptable. In the event a portion of a structure is not treated through no fault of the applicator, it will be stated in the pretreat documentation and the contract signed by the contractor (home builder), and include specific reasoning why the area was not treated.

(g)   Pesticide applicators must issue Form NPCA-99b to the builder as an attachment to the contract.

[Source: Amended at 12 Ok Reg 3408, eff 7-11-95 (emergency); Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1863, eff 6-14-96; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1018, eff 5-11-00; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1385, eff 7-1-09]