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occupants, including identification of the facility maintenance member/s responsible for communicating all relevant maintenance events and activities to occupants.
Option 2. Certified IPM Service
This option requires the current pest management service to hold a third-party certification for their integrative pest management practices. This requirement only applies to areas under building management control.
The following third-party programs are available:
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GreenPro
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EcoWise
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GreenShield
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Local equivalent
Documentation, such as a certification number, can be requested from the service provider to verify validity and good standing status.
Landscape areas For landscaped areas, the contractor that manages these areas must have an appropriate pest management licensure, such as pest control advisor or the qualified applicator.
DOCUMENTATION
| Project types | Option | Path | Documentation |
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All | Option 1. In-House IPM Program | All | Integrated pest management plan |
All | Option 2. Certified IPM Service | All | Copy of contract with certified integrated pest management vendor |
All | Option 2. Certified IPM Service | All | Documentation demonstrating the contractor’s GreenPro, EcoWise, GreenShield, or local equivalent certification |
All | Option 2. Certified IPM Service | All | Confirmation that a contractor with appropriate licensure is used for landscape areas within the project boundary (e.g., Pest Control Advisor or Qualified Applicator) OR Confirmation that chemical pesticides are not used for landscape areas within the project boundary |
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