Section 444.002 - Methods of sterilizationSterilization or disinfection of used or secondhand articles listed in NAC 444.001 must be by one of the following methods, under the conditions outlined:
1. By thorough washing and sterilization by prolonged boiling for at least 1 hour.2. By steam under 15 pounds pressure for at least 30 minutes. A gauge for registering steam pressure, visible from the outside of the room, must be provided where steam under pressure is used.3. Two applications of streaming steam maintained for a period of 1 hour each to be applied at intervals of not less than 6 hours or more than 24 hours will be accepted as an alternate for steam under pressure for disinfection of mattress materials or made-up mattresses. When streaming steam is employed, valved outlets must be provided near the bottom and top of the room used for this purpose.4. By application of a chemical pesticide registered with or exempted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and registered with the State Department of Agriculture. The chemical pesticide must:(a) Have clearly stated on the label, or on printed matter included in each container or package, detailed instructions for its use in disinfecting used or secondhand articles;(b) Have clearly stated on the label a statement that the pesticide is safe to use on bedding; and(c) Be applied in a manner which ensures that the used or secondhand articles are disinfected.5. By a method approved by a local health authority in areas where the laws and regulations governing sterilization of used bedding are administered by local health authorities.Nev. Admin. Code § 444.002
Bd. of Health, Used Bedding Reg. No. 2, eff. 7-16-45-NAC A by R100-07, 10-31-2007