(a) Properties shall be free of pests. All premises capable of attracting or supporting rodents, insects and other pests shall be kept free from rodents, insects and other pests, and from any conditions conducive to pests. The person in control of such premises shall take such measures as may be necessary to prevent and control the harborage and free movement of rodents, insects or other pests.
(b) Waste shall be managed to prevent pests. All garbage and other waste and recyclable materials shall be deposited in tightly covered, watertight receptacles made of a material type and grade that is resistant to rodents, insects and other pests until such time that garbage and waste materials are moved to an area for a scheduled pickup, at which time they shall be placed in a suitable bag or other container acceptable to the Department, and to the City Departments of Sanitation and Housing Preservation and Development. Receptacles used for liquid waste shall be constructed to hold contents without leakage.
(c) Pest management plans. When the Department determines that, because of pest infestation or conditions conducive to pests, a written pest management plan is required, it shall order that a person in control of the premises write such a plan, maintain the plan in effect for such time as the Department shall specify, maintain a copy of the plan on the premises where the infestation or conditions were observed, and make a copy available, upon request, to the Department and, when specified by the Department, to occupants of the premises. In commercial and residential premises, when specified by the Department, the person in control of the premises shall post a sign at the building entrances stating that the pest management plan is in effect and identifying a location on the premises where a copy of the plan may be inspected. The plan shall include the following:
(1) Pest management strategies that will be employed on such premises;
(2) A schedule for routine inspections, determined by the person in control, for conditions conducive to pests and the presence of pests;
(3) Actions to be taken when pests are present;
(4) Instructions to premises' occupants, tenants or other users on how to report the presence of pests to person(s) in control of the premises, with a notice conspicuously posted at building entrances indicating that such instructions are available and where occupants may obtain a copy;
(5) The name(s) and contact information for pest management businesses and/or professionals employed or contracted by the persons in control; and
(6) A log of visits by pest management professional(s) and the names of pesticides, if any, applied on each visit.
(d) Elimination of conditions conducive to pests and to the presence of pests. When the Department determines that a premises has pests or conditions conducive to pest life, it may order person(s) in control to take such action as be required by the Department, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Physically remove pest nests, waste, and other debris by vacuuming, washing surfaces, or otherwise collecting and discarding such debris.
(2) Eliminate existing routes of pest movement by sealing and repairing holes, gaps, and cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, molding, baseboards, around conduits, and around and within cabinets by the use of sealants, plaster, cement, wood or other durable materials.
(3) Eliminate existing harborages for pests by clearing interior and exterior debris and garbage, and clearing dense weeds, shrubs and other vegetation, if necessary.
(4) Remove existing sources of water for pests by draining standing water; repairing drains to prevent further accumulation of water; repairing leaks in faucets and plumbing; and maintaining the impermeability of roofs, ceilings, and exterior and interior walls.
(5) Eliminate existing sources of food for pests by keeping the property free of all types of waste and by regularly cleaning and maintaining areas where waste is stored and/or compacted before its removal.
(e) The use of pesticides shall not substitute for pest management measures required by this section.