NAC444.002. Methods of sterilization.

Sterilization or disinfection of used or secondhand articles listed in NAC 444.001 must be by one of the following methods, under the conditions outlined:

     1. By thorough washing and sterilization by prolonged boiling for at least 1 hour.

     2. By steam under 15 pounds pressure for at least 30 minutes. A gauge for registering steam pressure, visible from the outside of the room, must be provided where steam under pressure is used.

     3. Two applications of streaming steam maintained for a period of 1 hour each to be applied at intervals of not less than 6 hours or more than 24 hours will be accepted as an alternate for steam under pressure for disinfection of mattress materials or made-up mattresses. When streaming steam is employed, valved outlets must be provided near the bottom and top of the room used for this purpose.

     4. By application of a chemical pesticide registered with or exempted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and registered with the State Department of Agriculture. The chemical pesticide must:

     (a) Have clearly stated on the label, or on printed matter included in each container or package, detailed instructions for its use in disinfecting used or secondhand articles;

     (b) Have clearly stated on the label a statement that the pesticide is safe to use on bedding; and

     (c) Be applied in a manner which ensures that the used or secondhand articles are disinfected.

     5. By a method approved by a local health authority in areas where the laws and regulations governing sterilization of used bedding are administered by local health authorities.

     [Bd. of Health, Used Bedding Reg. No. 2, eff. 7-16-45]—(NAC A by R100-07, 10-31-2007)