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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT Compliance Assistance Bulletin- December, 1994 Asbestos Synopsis D_.eiiniSl�.�orttin a ed Regulated Asbestos-Containing (1) Friable asbestos-containing material(ACM). Materials fRACM)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 It 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 Malarial(ACM) Microscopy(PLM)testing,which,when dry,can be crumbled,pulverized,or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Category I nonfriable AGM: Any zsbastos-containing packings,gaske's,resilient floor coverings, and asphalt roofing products containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined by PI-M testing. Category It nonfriable 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: 0 Any regulated demolition. 0 Any renovation activity in which more than 160 sq.h.of any building material or 260 linear feet of pipe insulation will be disturbed. An inspection is not required if the materia3 to be disturbed is stipulated to be asbestos-containing and wiil be removed in " accordance with the NESHAP, lnspectiQn RC.pq .ust_lnclitd_e: 0 A schematic showing the location of all tested materials. 0 The following data for all asbestos-containing materials: 1.The amount and description of each material. 2. Percent asbestos content. 3.Whether or not the material is friable. Notificato n: An asbestos notification must be submitted to the District aSleast 10 working dans lior 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 copy of the Asbestos Inspection Report must be included with the Notification. Notification will not be considered complete, nor wilt the 10 working day notice period begin until all required information and fees have been submitted to the District. E��s: District Ruie 3050 requires that nonrefundable asbestos fees be received along with asbestos job notifications. Fees must be paid for regulated asbestos abatement projects and regulated demolition projects,whether or not asbestos is ore.� ti Remolitio�Be.l1 a e .orm: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. 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. r