This bill mandates that certain buildings cannot be demolished without first undergoing a pest inspection to prevent infestations from spreading to adjacent properties. Specifically, a health officer or a certified commercial pesticide applicator must inspect the building for pests such as rats, mice, and roaches, and issue a certification confirming that there is no severe pest presence that could risk nearby buildings. If pests are found, necessary extermination steps must be taken before certification can be granted. The inspection must occur within two months prior to the issuance of a construction permit for demolition, and the certification must be filed with the construction official before the permit is issued.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that no certification is required if there are no closely-situated buildings within 10 feet of the structure to be demolished, or if the construction official determines that the building poses an immediate danger due to structural issues. The costs associated with pest inspections and extermination will be the responsibility of the construction permit applicant. The provisions of this bill will take effect on the first day of the eighth month following its enactment, allowing time for the necessary rules and regulations to be established by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and other relevant authorities.