Ariz. Admin. Code § 3-8-102

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R3-8-102 - Certification Categories; Scope

The name and scope of each certification category are as follows and as prescribed in 40 CFR § 171.101(c), (e) through (h) (82 FR 1029, January 4, 2017), and (n). This material is incorporated by reference, is on file with the Department, and does not include any later amendments or editions:

1. The categories shall be as follows, and as prescribed in 40 CFR § 171.101(c), (e) through (h), and (n) (82 FR 1029, January 4, 2017). This material is incorporated by reference, is on file with the Department, and does not include any later amendments or editions; and,

2. The competency standards shall be as follows, and as prescribed in 40 CFR § 171.103(d)(3), (5) through (8), and (14) (82 FR 1029, January 4, 2017). This material is incorporated by reference, is on file with the Department, and does not include any later amendments or editions.

3. State-only categories.

a. Wood-destroying organism management.

i. Wood-destroying organism treatment: inspecting for the presence or absence of wood-destroying organisms and treating for wood-destroying organisms in or about a residential or other structure by a means other than use of a fumigant.

ii. Wood-destroying insect inspection: inspecting for the presence or absence of wood-destroying insects only and excluding preparing treatment proposals.

b. Wood preservation: application of pesticides, labeled for use on utility poles or railroad ties, directly to structural components of wood or wood products, to prevent or manage wood degradation by wood destroying organisms including fungi and bacteria, which are not part of an existing structure. This includes drilling a cavity into a structural timber, inserting a methylisothiocyanate or other similar product into the cavity, and sealing the cavity.

4. Competency standards for state-only categories.

a. Wood-destroying organism treatment certification applicants must be able to do the following:

i. Demonstrate practical knowledge of inspection of structures for the presence or absence of wood-destroying organisms, including recognition of wood-destroying organisms and signs of their presence, and understanding their life cycle, biology, and affect on building structural components;

ii. Demonstrate practical knowledge of treatment of structures to control the wood-destroying organisms;

iii. Demonstrate practical knowledge of the formulations appropriate for control of wood-destroying organisms;

iv. Demonstrate practical knowledge of methods of application that avoid contamination of sensitive areas, minimize damage and contamination to treated areas, minimize exposure to people and pets, and minimize environmental impacts;

v. Read and understand pesticide labels, labeling and safety data sheets for pesticides, and apply pesticides according to label and labeling instructions; and

vi. Complete a treatment proposal, TARF and WDIIR.

b. Wood-destroying insect inspection involves no use of pesticides, and certification applicants must be able to do the following:

i. Demonstrate practical knowledge of inspection of structures for the presence or absence of wood-destroying insects, including recognition of wood-destroying insects and signs of their presence, and understanding their life cycle, biology, and affect on building structural members; and

ii. Complete a WDIIR.

c. Wood preservation certification applicants must be able to do the following:

i. Demonstrate practical knowledge of inspection of wood for the presence or absence of wood-destroying organisms, including recognition of wood-destroying organisms and signs of their presence, and understanding their life cycle, biology, and affect on wood;

ii. Demonstrate practical knowledge of treatment of wood to control the wood-destroying organisms;

iii. Demonstrate practical knowledge of the formulations appropriate for control of wood-destroying organisms;

v. Read and understand pesticide labels, labeling and safety data sheets for pesticides, and apply pesticides according to label and labeling instructions.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-8-102

Adopted by exempt rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 1949, effective 8/9/2017. Amended by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 757, effective 3/10/2023.