Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-28.4-6.1. Notice of pesticide and asbestos operations

(a) Every state or local municipal agency and every licensed asbestos contractor under chapter 24.5 of this title, and certified commercial applicator or licensed commercial applicator under chapter 25 of this title, shall notify the local fire fighting authorities of any asbestos abatement activity or pesticide fumigation.  This notice shall be in writing and shall include the address where the activity is to take place, the date and time the activity is to be conducted and the materials to be used.  Further, any pesticide fumigation involving any building structure which uses any type of gas including, but not limited to, methyl bromide, phosphine, or sulfuryl fluoride shall clearly display either a sign with the word “danger” or a sign with the symbol of a skull and crossbone.

(b) Any violation of asbestos abatement activity under the provisions of this section shall be administered by the director of the department of health in accordance with the provisions provided in chapter 24.5 of this title.  Any violation of pesticide fumigation under the provisions of this section shall be administered by the director of the department of environmental management in accordance with the provisions provided in chapter 25 of this title.