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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 170. Early Learning, Department of |
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Chapter 170-295. Minimum licensing requirements for child care centers. |
Section 170-295-5160. What do I need to know about pesticides?
Latest version.
- (1) To use pesticides, you must comply with licensing requirements of chapter 17.21 RCW (The Pesticide Application Act) which requires you to:(a) Establish a policy on the use of pesticides that includes your posting and notification requirements;(b) Provide to parents a written copy of your pesticide policies that includes your posting and notification requirements annually or on enrollment;(c) Notify parents, guardians, and any other interested parties forty-eight hours in advance of the application of pesticides; and(d) Require the pesticide applicator to provide a copy of the records required within twenty-four hours of when the pesticide is applied.(2) Your notification must include a heading stating "Notice: Pesticide Application and…" at a minimum must state the:(a) Product name of the pesticide being used;(b) Intended date and time of application;(c) Location where the pesticide will be applied;(d) Pest to be controlled; and(e) Name and number of a contact person at the facility.(3) To notify people that a pesticide has been used, you must place a marker at each primary point of entry to the center grounds. The marker must be:(a) A minimum of four inches by five inches;(b) Printed in colors contrasting to the background; and(c) Left in place for at least twenty-four hours following the pesticide application or longer if a longer restricted period is stated on the label.(4) The marker must include:(a) A headline that states "This landscape has recently been sprayed or treated with pesticides";(b) Who has treated the landscape; and(c) Who to call for more information.