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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT Compliance Assistance Bulletin- December, 1994 Asbestos Synopsis Definitions Continued M g fared Asbestos-Containing (1) Friable asbestos-contatning material (ACM). Morena/s (RACM) Include. (2) Category 1 nonfriable ACM in poor condition and 'has become friable' or that has or will be subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading. (3) Category II nonfriable ACM that has a high probability of becoming. or as become. crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of demolition or renovation. Friable Asbestos -Containing Any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos, as determined by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) testing, which, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to Material(A CM). powder by hand pressure. Category l nonlnab/e ACM: Any asbestos-containing packings, gaskets, resilient floor coverings, and asphalt roofing products containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined by PLM testing. Category/I nonfriab/e ACM: Any asbestos-containing materials, excluding Category 1 ACM, containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined by PLM testing. which when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Inspection: done by, or Under the direction of a Cal-OSHA certified consultant prior to: • Any regulated demolition. • Any renovation activity in which more than 160 sq. ft. of any building material or 260 linear feet of pipe insulation will be disturbed. An inspection is not required if the material to be disturbed is stipulated to be asbestos-containing and will be removed in accordance with the NESHAP. Inspection Report Must Include: •A schematic showing the location of all tested materials. •The following data for all asbestos-containing materials: 1. The amount and description of each matenal. 2. Percent asbestos content. 3. Whether or not the material is friable. Notification: An asbestos notification must be submitted to the District at least 10 working days prior to: 1. Any regulated demolition 2. Any renovation in which more than 160 sq. ft. or 260 linear ft. of RACM will be disturbed. A eop y of the Asbestos Inspection Report must be preluded with the Notibcstion. tGotibcauon wiil not be considered compiete, nor will the 10 working day nonce period begin until al: roqured mfermatmn and fees and fees have been submitted to the District. Fees: District Rule 3050 requires that nonrefundable asbestos fees be received along with asbestos lob notifications. Fees must be paid for regulated asbestos abatement projects and regulated demolition projects, whether or not asbestos is present. Demolition Release Form: The California Health and Safety Code requires that the city or county building official have proof of compliance with, or exemption from, the asbestos notification requirement before he or she issues a demolition permit. After the District has received a demolition notification and is satisfied that the NESHAP notification requirements have been complied with, the District will issue a Demolition Release Form to the person who submitted the notification. Recycling and Waste Dispose l. .The asbestos notification must also identify any building materials which will be recycled after removal from a project. The name of the recycling contractor and location of such activity must be identified. For additional information. please contact the Compliance Division of your nearest regional office: Northern Region Central Region Southern Region 4230 Kiernan Avenue, Suite 130 1990 East Gettysburg Ave. 2700 M Street. Suite 275 Modesto CA 95356-9321 Fresno CA 93726 Bakersfield CA 93301-2370 (209) 557-6400 (559) 230-5950 (661) 326-6900 JM h:\cegajoanlasbstosl.syn