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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”.
See attached for a template submittal letter that meets the requirements.
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.
Applicators and dealers must keep the cover letter on file for a minimum of three years and should
have it available for NJDEP upon request.