How to Find Out About Asbestos Removal in New York
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Hire a licensed inspector.construction worker image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
Hire a licensed asbestos inspector to view the suspicious materials. Chances are, if there has been little or no renovation to the heating system of an older home, there are asbestos-containing materials present. An experienced inspector should be able to determine whether there are asbestos-containing materials present based on an initial visual observation. Once the inspector advises you that there is asbestos-containing material in your property, discuss how you should treat it. - 2
Obtain written copies of the asbestos-removal requirements.notebook and books image by Sergey Galushko from Fotolia.com
Obtain written copies of the asbestos-removal requirements. There are different requirements for New York state and New York City. If you live in New York state, consult the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. According to the NYS DEC, the NYS Department of Labor governs asbestos removal projects pursuant to Industrial Code Rule 56. Asbestos regulation in New York City falls under the auspices of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection's Asbestos Control Program. - 3
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Inquire what is an "asbestos project." According to the NYC DEP, an "asbestos project" is work that will affect either more than 25 linear feet or more than 10 square feet of asbestos-containing material. Seek estimates from a few licensed asbestos- abatement contractors. Hire the contractor who is most familiar with the asbestos- abatement regulations. - 4
Find out what forms DEP will require for your project.man works with a laptop image by Indigo Fish from Fotolia.com
Find out what forms you need to submit to the NYC DEP. The NYC DEP's Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-Tru) processes applications and grants approval for asbestos projects. According to the NYC DEP, A-Tru has a new Internet-based application called ARTS (Asbestos Reporting and Tracking System) whereby applications and approvals can be processed. There are updated version of the mandatory forms that you will need for submission, such as the ACP7 for an "asbestos project." - 5
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Read about the updates made to NYC Local Law 37 of 2009. There are amendments that call for improved safety features, such as the enactment of rules governing temporary structures for asbestos removal and permit requirements. Also, the NYC Fire Department must review the asbestos project application in conjunction with the NYC DEP and the NYC Department of Buildings. For fire safety purposes, electric power to the work site will be discontinued as per the NYC DEP. Temporary electric power will be supplied from the outside.
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