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LIMITED REPORT
An inspection report limited to a specific portion(s) of a structure shall be labeled as “limited.” It must include a diagram of the inspected area, a notation indicating the person/entity requesting the limited report, and recommendations for further inspection.

MECHANICS LIEN LAW
Under the California Mechanics Lien Law, any structural pest control company which contracts to do work for you, and any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, supplier, or other person who helps to improve your property, but is not paid for his or her work or supplies, has a right to enforce a claim against your property. To protect yourself and your property against a possible mechanics lien, you may want to: 1. Require that your contractor supply you with a payment and performance bond (a guarantee that all work and proper payments will be completed), and file it with a copy of the contract at the County Recorder’s Office. 2. Require your contractor to provide you with unconditional lien releases signed by each material supplier, subcontractor, and laborer involved before making payment on any completed phase of the project. To protect yourself under this option, you must be certain that all material suppliers, subcontractors, and laborers have signed.

ORIGINAL REPORT
The first report prepared on a structure by a registered company and any follow-up reports issued more than four months after the date of the first report.

OTHER WOOD PESTS
Infestations such as wood-boring beetles, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees are included under this category.

REINSPECTION REPORT
A report on the inspection of items completed as recommended on the original report (or subsequent reports). It may be limited to the items requested by the person ordering the report and must clearly refer to the original report.

SECTION 1 ITEMS
Visible evidence of infestation (termites, wood-boring beetles, carpenter ants, etc.) or infection (fungus).

SECTION 2 ITEMS
Conditions present that are deemed likely to lead to an infestation or infection (moisture conditions, faulty grade, etc.).

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
The Board has a two-year time frame within which to take action against a company. Therefore, complaints must be filed with the Board within two years of the date of the inspection report or completion notice.

SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES
Termites that live in underground colonies and enter structures through mud tubes.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
A report on an inspection conducted after areas have been opened up for further inspection as recommended on previous reports, or to correct, add, or modify information in a previous report. A supplemental report must clearly refer to any previous report.

WOOD ROOF CLEANING AND TREATMENT
Wood roof cleaning and treatment licensees inspect wood shake or shingle roofs to determine the presence or absence of wood-destroying organisms.