Why Regulate Asbestos? - Wa
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Why Regulate Asbestos?
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Where is Asbestos?
Roofing Materials
Cement Pipes
Plaster/Wall Joints
Stucco
Spray-on Popcorn Ceiling
Texturing
This is just a sample list, it doesn’t include every product that may contain asbestos. All materials other than glass, metal, untreated wood and
asphalt shingles are suspect.
Cement Board Siding
Furnace Insulation
Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Vinyl Floor Tile and Mastic
Joint Compound
Blown-in Insulation
Duct Tape/Paper
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Exteriors
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Vermiculite in Attics
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Ceilings
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Walls
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Flooring
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Mechanical Systems
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Washington Local Air Agencies
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SRCAA Regulations
There are two primary categories when it comes to the regulation of renovation and demolition projects:
Owner-occupied single family residence
Everything else
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SRCAA Regulations
SRCAA’s two main steps that should be completed prior to work beginning on a renovation or demolition project are:
Asbestos Survey
Notice of Intent
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Asbestos Survey
- More than just a lab result
A report is generated that describes what building materials, if any, contain asbestos.
The first step is to have an Asbestos Survey Conducted. For any Renovation or Demolition.
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Notice of Intent
With the information provided in the Asbestos Survey Report a Notice of Intent (NOI) can be submitted.
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Notice of Intent
A Notice of Intent is Required for:
o All Demolition
o Most Asbestos Removal
Is Not Required for:
o Renovation involving no asbestos removal
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Sequence of Events
1. Asbestos Survey
2. Notice of Intent
3. Waiting period
4. Asbestos abatement if present
5. Demolition of structure or Renovation activity
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Contact Information
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
www.spokanecleanair.org
Deirdre Fitzgerald Inspector II
477-4727 x108