Fomites means an object, or an article of clothing or material that is not in itself contaminated but is able to harbor pathogenic microorganisms which may by that means be transmitted to others.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72049
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1275 and 1276, Health and Safety Code.