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In New Jersey, all licensed pesticide applicators who store pesticides are required per
N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5 to maintain a list of the pesticides stored or likely to be stored during
the license year. A storage inventory should be kept separate from the actual storage
area. See attached for a template form that meets the requirements for a single storage
location address. The purpose of the inventory is to provide local fire departments with
an accurate description of things stored by location in case of fire or other emergency.
We suggest filling out a form per storage address of your establishment. You may also
devise a form that suits your needs if it meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5.
All licensed pesticide applicators who store pesticides are required by law to send
a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an explanatory cover letter to the local fire
company along with a description and/ or diagram of the actual location of each
storage area. Specifically, NJDEP regulations provide; “The cover letter shall explain
that this list has been sent pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(b).4”.
Editable cover letter and pesticide list are available for download at www.
pestmanagement.rutgers.edu/PAT/record_forms.htm.
Submittal to the fire department is required annually by May 1st of each year. (This
does not pertain to pesticides stored for personal use, or to those storing pesticides
at loading or application areas for less than 7 days.) Applicators must keep the cover
letter on file for a minimum of three years and should have it available for NJDEP upon
request.
New Jersey regulations also specifically require a written description or diagram
depicting the exact location of the area on the property where the pesticide is stored