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 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.

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 bill's provisions will take effect on the first day of the eighth month following its enactment, with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection tasked with developing necessary regulations for implementation.