Following is a summary of State and Federal regulations
regarding asbestos ; General
contractors (including the owner) ….are responsible for any sub-contractor who
disturbs asbestos-containing
materials…….. Prior to demolition or
renovation ……. the building material likely to be disturbed must be sampled in
accordance with EPA guidance documents to determine whether the material
contains asbestos………
This process requires that you have a licensed inspector inspect
the structure and take samples of material that might contain more than
1% asbestos. Things like insulation, roofing, mastics,
glue, caulking and linoleum. The inspector takes 20 to 30 core samples and
sends them to the lab for analysis (for a “modest” fee).
Well, our inspection came back “positive” in the area
between the vinyl and the sub-floor in the kitchen and utility room.
On Monday March 24th the contractor sealed off
these rooms, set up vacuum pumps and removed the materials containing
asbestos (for a "modest" fee). We hope to receive an
“ASBESTOS FREE” certification soon which will allow us to discard our
demolition materials at the local landfill.
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