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  1. Air
  2. Pest control

Pest control

Features/Air/Feature 22

Pest control

Intent: 

To reduce the presence of pests in buildings and minimize occupant exposure to pest-related allergens.

22: Pest control
    Post Date: 01 May, 2019
    Status: Approved

    Projects may achieve Feature 22, Part 1 by using uncovered trashcans if they are located directly underneath paper towel dispensers and at least one closed trashcan is additionally provided to collect waste other than paper towels. This does not apply to trashcans located in areas where food is prepared and stored (e.g., kitchens, pantries, etc.) as these recepticles must be closed to avoid pests.
    Post Date: 01 May, 2019
    Status: Approved

    Projects may achieve Feature 22, Part 1 by using existing cabinetry with built-in open trash receptacles so long as they are emptied and inspected for pests on a daily basis and additional pest management procedures be incorporated (e.g., tolerance and action threshold, specific response times, and evaluation/record keeping). Should pests eventually become an issue, the project commits to providing lids at trash receptacles immediately.
    Post Date: 02 Jan, 2019
    Status: Approved

    In bathrooms, projects may use garbage or recycling cans without lids that are designated for only paper towels so long as there are nearby garbage cans that meet the feature requirements.
    Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017
    Status: Approved

    When desk bins are used to comply with Feature 22, Part 1, Requirement b, waste must be emptied at least once per day. Bins must be lined with appropriate liners (e.g. biodegradable liners for the compost bin) that will sufficiently retain all waste and waste residue. Bins must be wiped to remove waste residue when present or at least weekly.
    Post Date: 06 May, 2016
    Status: Not Approved

    Inquiry: For Part 1b, our garbage cans are integrated into casework. The casework has a 6 inch opening at the top for users to insert waste. The garbage is collected from the garbage cans daily to minimize the time that waste remains in the garbage cans. Will this design meet the requirements of Part 1b?

    Ruling: No, the design as described is not approved. The openings are large enough to allow pests to gain access to the garbage and allow for discarded trash to fall outside the garbage receptacle within the casework.