Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 205 - RULES RELATING TO CAMPGROUNDS
Section 144-205-6 - VERMIN CONTROL

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-205-6

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

6.A. Insect and rodent control: Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform with the requirements of the Department and other state or federal rules.

6.A.1. General: Parks shall be maintained free of accumulations of debris which may provide rodent harborage, or breeding places for flies, mosquitoes and other pests.

6.A.2. Maintenance: Storage areas shall be so maintained as to prevent rodent harborage.

6.A.3. Screening: Where the potential for insect and rodent infestation exists, all exterior openings in or beneath any structure shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.

6.B. Screening: All openings to the outer air shall be effectively protected against the entrance of flies and other flying insects by self-closing doors, closed windows, and screening.

6.B.1. Mesh size: Screening material shall be not less than 16-mesh to the inch or equivalent.

6.B.2. Self-closing doors: Screen doors to the outer air shall be self-closing; and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms, and other openings to the outer air shall be tight-fitting and free of breaks.

6.C. Rodent proofing: All openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.

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