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<br /> STRUCiUfiAL PEST CO�TROL IPJSP'r.CTION STANDARDS , I
<br /> OF VdAc�{�NGTON STATE PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION � �
<br /> L �NSPECTIONP(iOCEDUI�ei
<br /> The pes[ control insprctur shall make a Ihorouyh and tarelul insp�ctiun of the sublett property [o de�ermine the presence and
<br /> extent of wood�drstroyin� or�anisms. Thesr. shall include subtcrranean (crmites, damp�:�ood termite5, Carpenter ents, othcr �
<br /> wood�nesting ants, wood�boring heetles and tun�us (rot) cnnd�tions. In addition, he shall 'ook fm those rnnditions which a�c
<br /> wnducive to insect in(estations and fune�i infestions. Condreive condilions shall indude,6u[ not be limitccl to:
<br /> (a) FAULTY GRADE LEVELS. This condition normally e>ists when the top of the toundation is iess than six inehes above the
<br /> edjacent earth or when th�draina9r is such that an advere moisture condition is evident on the substrurturc timbers.
<br /> (b) INl�D[�Ul�T[ CLEARANC[. This shall nonnally exist vihere there is less than 18"elear space bert•:een the botlom of thc
<br /> floor joists and the unimproved ground area in any crawl aua or portbn thereol. .. .
<br /> (c) FARTH�WOOD CONT/1CT. This condition exists where tvood of the strueture is in direct conlaC[With (he Soil.
<br /> (d)CELLULOSF: DL�RIS. Cellulose debris in the erawl area shall be eonsidered any�vooJ material tha[�tan Le raked,or largar.
<br /> Stumps and wood im6eddcd in footings shall be reporteJ.
<br /> �e) IPJSUFFIGENT VENTILATION. This condition shall exist eihen a Iack of ventilalion has contriLuted to the grovrth of
<br /> wood�destroyinq pests or organisms or when it is deemed thcrc is a reasonable potential for the luture yrowth of �vood�
<br /> destroying pests or organisms. It is�eeommended that erawl space vents be provided at each comer under normal eonditions.
<br /> (f� EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. Excessive moisture shall euns�itute any eondition sur.h as r�et or chronitally Jump soil in Ihe I
<br /> erawl area, improper drainape that contrihutes to excessive moi;2u�e in tiie crav+l arca, or plumbing Icaks th,t pose a threat
<br /> to sVucturnl members.
<br /> 11. REPOPTS
<br /> No report shali be issued 6y a pest control inspectiny firm unless an rrp�-�icnr,ed,state licensed inspector from that tirm has madr
<br /> a careful and thorough inspection of the property in striet tonformity �vith I. INSPFCTION PROCEDURES. The pest eonvoi
<br /> inspector shall aeeurately report his findinys alon9 with a dia�ram indicsting the area:of infestation or infection if such diayram
<br /> is heipful in describing the conditions. In addition, hc shall detail those procedures anJ steps needed to correct the eonditions �
<br /> so described. Rrports shall b�subjcr.t to limitatinn of Ii�:bilitY P'o�i,iont en thn rrpnrt and VI LIMITATION OF INS�FCTIONS.
<br /> III.OPIDlIUNS AND NARf?ANTIES I
<br /> i A standard sVucturai pest eonVol report is a written opinion of a quaiified inspector based upon what�vas visible and evident
<br /> at the time ol inspection. As such it due.s not constitu[e a warranty ot any nature. If the inspectinp firm contracts to perfonn
<br /> all or par[ of thc work recommendations, inctuding treatments or repeirs,the Grm shall �varrant thc quality of workmanship and
<br /> the etfectiveness of such work for a minimum period of one year from ihe date of eompletion. As used in ihese stanJards,the
<br /> term "warrenty" shali mcan that should thc eftectiveness of any [reatment tail or shoidd the qu�liry of any workmanship be
<br /> below good construclion practic�s during the year immediate�Y tollowing[he eompletion of v:orV, tha� tl�e eontraetinp lirm shall
<br /> immediately mrreet the workmanship oi perlo�m addi�ional tre,tmrnts to eliminate inkstatiuns e[no char9e.
<br /> Shouid the owner, purchaser or other interesird parry rlect to per(urm all or part of lhe rtork reeommendations or Io contrdtt
<br /> with a contractor other than the inspectin� firm, thr, o�vner, huyer or other inteiested parry shall provide a written agreement
<br /> certifying that Cilhrr he anA/or the tnnir,r.irn perfoiminq the tvork has contplutr.d Ihe recommrndatlons aa tpecifird in Ihe
<br /> i� s��rtir,�irri�'nln:•:! .:�,P� �inpi•�h �l: � • � ,. _ i.,t�l !���m !,.rntl. :. � ' i'� .. v •� � v,.vk.
<br /> IV. CONDITIONS REVEALED DURING PFqf'pRMANCF OF RFCOP,1AdENDATIONS I
<br /> SI•_•dd inf.stntion ut fun;W� Inf..��tion rn dani�qa ca�r.,eJ Ih.�ichy F�: r�:-;ird in an in,�ccr,:.:b'� .uea din:.�,_ th= u<cucipluh�r,snt
<br /> of woik reeommonclaUons, whethr.r dune by owner, purchas^r ur thhd party contructor, or any other purty in interest, tlie
<br /> inspecting firm must be notificA of such tonditions for the purpose of having a reasonable opPortunity of reinspee[ion and any
<br /> additionai work recommendations before suth condition; are eovered up. The o��mer, purchaser or his agen[s undertaking the
<br /> work sh.11 be responsible lor such notification. The pest wnerol inspecting fi�m, whethrr performinp the rer.ommended viork
<br /> or if notificd as prnvidcA in tliis parap�aph, shall prompUy perlorm an additional incpeetion und issu^ any additionai work '
<br /> iecnmmendation it d�ems ner.rssiry. Nothinp r,mrtainrd herein shall prevent th� prst control insp;�r,dng lirm from making �
<br /> :I.nri��:rJ r:�.,�.ir,i�. (:i� r. :�b :�I�I��II�.��::�� i�, ;.�rti in ��,il •..� rrn;..��i-�..�..�..
<br /> V. SIi:��U,�RU S(itUi:iU�lAL FcSi CJivi RUL FIiJ;�L fiCPOR�f AND C[RTIFICA'(C
<br /> '/� stanJard strucuu,l p^st eonirol Final Neport and Certifica[e shall b^ issued to Ihe pa�ry ordering the inspection and sueh �
<br /> n,!,lrtl�n��l p.irlirs �h:>'�n�deJ in U��c u:i,pnol rcport i( �Lc p�.'d cuntrui iirr.i ��,��fu,mi:ig Ii�� in>��ui'tiun h:: found Nic v:ruclwc
<br /> Irec ol wnod dnst�oying in>ects and oiganisms durinp the oripinal inspection or when recommendations as o��qined in the in• �
<br /> spection ropnrt h,ve b�en completed. A reinspzction fee rnay be charged by ihe pe;t tuntrul company to reinspect work perv
<br /> lormr.d by persons mher than the inspectinytompany in addition to the oriyinal insper.tion fee when rcin;pxtions are necessary
<br /> to dntermine the qualitications of the propeiry lar Final Hr.ports and Cnrtifir.ates. The standard stiuctur,l past conirol Final Re-
<br /> po�t and Ccrtificatc shall bc subj�r.t ro VI LIMITATIONS OF INSPE CTIONS.
<br /> (Continued on P�e'4)
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