DATA SHEET

Asbestos & Asbestos Containing Materials

Ref. . 40 CFR §763; 40 CFR §60

Overview

• Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that was commonly added to materials used for thermal insulation on pipes and boilers, fireproofing on structural beams, acoustical insulation on ceilings and walls, floor and ceiling tiles, fire doors and numerous other materials.

• Asbestos containing material means any material that contains more than 1 percent asbestos by weight.

• Friable asbestos containing material means any asbestos containing material applied on ceilings, walls, structural members, piping, duct work, or any other part of a building that when dry may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

• Non-friable asbestos containing material such as transite siding and floor tiles are not regulated provided they do not become friable.

Requirements

• Asbestos is not always an immediate hazard. In fact, if asbestos can be maintained in good condition it should be left in place and periodically inspected to ensure it remains so.

• Prior to construction/demolition activities involving asbestos containing materials ensure that a building is inspected by a certified/licensed asbestos inspector.

• All work involving asbestos containing materials must be provided by a certified asbestos removal contractor.

Record Keeping

• Maintain all documentation provided by the licensed contractor for the life of the facility.