PM-309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
PM-309.4 Multiple occupancy. The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant and owner shall be responsible for extermination.
Exception: Where the infestations are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.
PM-309.6 Vacant lots. 344.1 The owner of a vacant lot is required to perform yearly inspections and rat remediation by a licensed pest control company. Certification of each inspection and remediation must be filed with the department within seven days of completion.
Exception: Side yards or lots that are continuously maintained as a garden are not subject to this requirement.
The Department of Public Health and the Department of Licenses and Inspections is authorized to issue regulations to implement and enforce Section PM-309.6.
Notes
| 344 | Added, Bill No. 190106-A (approved December 30, 2019), effective January 1, 2021. |
| 344.1 | Added,
Bill No. 210902 (approved March 2, 2022) |