This bill mandates that a pest inspection be conducted prior to the demolition of certain buildings to prevent pest infestations from affecting adjacent properties. Specifically, it requires a certification from either a health officer or a certified commercial pesticide applicator, indicating that the building does not have a severe pest presence that could pose a risk to nearby buildings. If pests are found, the responsible party must take necessary extermination steps before the certification can be issued. The inspection must occur no earlier than two months before the demolition permit is issued, and the certification must be filed with the construction official prior to permit issuance. However, if there is no closely-situated building within 10 feet, the certification is not required.

Additionally, the bill allows the construction official to waive the certification requirement if there is an immediate danger due to a structurally unsafe building. The costs associated with pest inspections and extermination will be the responsibility of the construction permit applicant. The bill also outlines that the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in consultation with other relevant authorities, will establish rules and regulations for the implementation of these requirements within six months of the bill's enactment. The provisions of the bill will take effect immediately, but the specific inspection and certification requirements will not be operational until the specified timeframe.