Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 554 - Quarantines of Agricultural Commodities
Section 554.Sec. 5 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 554.Sec. 5

Current through December 12, 2024

1. The heat treatment for firewood required by section 4 must be conducted in a manner that raises the core temperature of the firewood to 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71.1 degrees Celsius) or more for 75 minutes or more, as verified by sensors placed in the coldest part of the kiln or heating apparatus, as determined by the affirming official. The verification sensors used for heat treatment must:

(a) Be placed at full depth inside the largest piece of firewood treated;

(b) Be sealed inside the firewood by a gasket or with non-hardening putty or similar material to ensure readings reflect the temperature inside the wood rather than the ambient air temperature;

(c) Be accurate within plus or minus 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit (0.5 degrees Celsius);

(d) Be capable of collecting temperature data every 5 minutes; and

(e) Be capable of recording or storing data for at least 30 days.

2. Each certificate of treatment of firewood must:

(a) Be signed by an authorized inspector of the state, district or territory in which the firewood was produced;

(b) Include the name and address of the exporter of the firewood;

(c) Include the name and address of the importer of the firewood; and

(d) Indicate the date the certificate was issued.

3. The Department must be in receipt of a copy of each certificate of treatment before the firewood enters this State. Copies must be sent by the importer to the Department:

(a) By facsimile machine at (775) 353-3661; or

(b) By electronic mail at ndoa@agri.state.nv.us.

Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R130-20A, eff. 9/8/2022

NRS 554.020, 554.030

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