Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
STERILIZATION OF USED BEDDING
Section 444.002 - Methods of sterilization

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.002

Current through September 16, 2024

Sterilization or disinfection of used or secondhand articles listed in NAC 444.001 must be by one of the following methods, under the conditions outlined:

1. By thorough washing and sterilization by prolonged boiling for at least 1 hour.

2. By steam under 15 pounds pressure for at least 30 minutes. A gauge for registering steam pressure, visible from the outside of the room, must be provided where steam under pressure is used.

3. Two applications of streaming steam maintained for a period of 1 hour each to be applied at intervals of not less than 6 hours or more than 24 hours will be accepted as an alternate for steam under pressure for disinfection of mattress materials or made-up mattresses. When streaming steam is employed, valved outlets must be provided near the bottom and top of the room used for this purpose.

4. By application of a chemical pesticide registered with or exempted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and registered with the State Department of Agriculture. The chemical pesticide must:

(a) Have clearly stated on the label, or on printed matter included in each container or package, detailed instructions for its use in disinfecting used or secondhand articles;

(b) Have clearly stated on the label a statement that the pesticide is safe to use on bedding; and

(c) Be applied in a manner which ensures that the used or secondhand articles are disinfected.

5. By a method approved by a local health authority in areas where the laws and regulations governing sterilization of used bedding are administered by local health authorities.

Bd. of Health, Used Bedding Reg. No. 2, eff. 7-16-45-NAC A by R100-07, 10-31-2007

NRS 439.200, 444.020

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