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(5) “Preventive treatment” – Application of measures for the
purpose of preventing infestation(s) or infection(s) of structures by SAWTOOTH GRAIN BEETLE
wood-infesting organisms.
(6) “Residential area” – Any area other than an agricultural area or
as otherwise specifically exempted by Chapter 482, F.S.
(7) “Spot fumigation” – Application of fumigant to localized
harborage or infestation within, on or under a structure or enclosed
space, or to a lawn under tarpaulins.
(8) “Spot treatment” – Treatment restricted to specific area(s) of a
structure to control or prevent pests.
(9) “Multi-Unit structure” – A structure, consisting of one or more Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR
stories, composed of functionally distinct units, such as stores, offices, apartments, townhouses,
and condominiums, in which units share a common wall of wood
or metal studs or single masonry walls, including fire walls.
(10) “Classroom” – A student or students studying a subject in a setting conducive to learning,
other than field training as required by Section 482.091(3), F.S., (See page 23) with an instructor
or other multimedia instructional tools, computer instruction, or correspondence courses.
(11) “Multi-unit dwelling” is defined as a multi-unit structure whose primary function is to
serve as living quarters for people, such as apartment buildings, condominiums, duplexes, and
townhomes.
(12) “Direct Supervision” requires the personal presence of either the certified fumigation
operator or his or her special fumigation identification cardholder at the fumigation job site.
(13) “Breathing Zone” is defined as the area of space in each room of a fumigated structure
located anywhere between the floor and ceiling.
(14) “Secondary Locking Device” is defined as any device, method or barricade, in addition
to existing locking mechanisms, that is demonstratively effective in preventing an exterior door
or entrance from being opened or entered by normal means by anyone other than the certified
operator in charge or his special fumigation identification cardholder.
(15) “Barricade and Barring” is defined as the use of any material(s) that would physically
prevent a person’s access to the structure by way of any entrance or opening by normal means.
(16) “Access device” is defined as a lockbox or other on-site device that stores the key to the
fumigated structure.
(17) “Connected Structure” is defined as structure physically connected with the structure to
be fumigated by construction elements that contain voids (e.g. pipes, conduits, drains, ducts,
etc.) which may allow transfer of fumigant between the structures.

5E-14.103 Licensee Identification - Vehicles, Equipment.
To assist the Department in enforcement of Chapter 482, F.S., and all regulations thereunder,
the licensee shall identify all units or equipment used by him or in his behalf for pest control as
follows:
(1) All motor vehicles and all trailers used in behalf of or by any licensee or licensee’s employees
in the conduct of pest control shall be marked for easy identification with the licensee’s name or
trade name, as registered with the Department. Vehicles shall be permanently marked except
as provided below. The term “permanently marked” shall mean paint or decals applied to the
vehicle body itself. Only those vehicles used exclusively for the purpose of sales and soliciting
of business may be temporarily marked, including the use of magnetic signs, provided that no
pesticides or pesticide application equipment are carried in the vehicle. All vehicles used in the
conduct of pest control that carry or contain pesticides or pesticide application equipment, shall
be permanently marked.

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