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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 attachment 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 another emergency. We suggest filling out a form per storage address of your establishment. You may also devise a form that suits your needs as long as 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 attchement 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. See attchement template for a letter and inventory list.
New Jersey regulations also specifically requires a written description or diagram depicting the exact location of the area on the property where the pesticide is stored.