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PPP 09
Hazardous Conditions and Materials
11
Architecture
Professional
04/12/2016

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Term
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)
Definition
regulated by EPA/OSHA/State/Local Agencies
Term
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
Definition
standard that sets the number of asbestos fibers a worker can be exposed to.
Term
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
Definition
an EPA regulation that dictates requirement of ACM removal before remodel/demo in order to prevent significant asbestos release into the air.
Term
Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
Definition
an EPA regulation that handles asbestos found in K-12 schools, and requires that all facilities be inspected to determine the presence and amount of asbestos
Term
The three most common types of asbestos found in buildings
Definition
• Chrysotile: white asbestos, accounts for about 95% of asbestos found
• Amosite: brown asbestos
• Crocidolite: blue asbestos
Term
Lead
Definition
toxic material once used in paint and other household products, found in air from industrial sources, and in drinking water from plumbing materials.
Term
Original Uses for Asbestos
Definition
spray fireproofing, sound proofing, pipe insulation, floor/ ceiling tiles, mastic, etc.
Term
How to positively identify asbestos?
Definition
Laboratory analysis is the only way to positively identify asbestos
Term
Who is responsible for cost of asbestos identification and removal?
Definition
Owner is responsible for cost to identify and remove asbestos
Term
Methods to minimize/contain asbestos fibers during removal:
Definition
• Wet methods
• HEPA vacuuming
• Area isolation
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Avoid sawing, sanding and drilling
Term
Methods to minimize/contain lead during removal:
Definition
• If disturbing more than 6 sf of lead paint in homes, child care facilities, or a school built before 1978, the work must be done by contractors certified by the EPA to follow procedures for safe removal
• Contain work area
• Minimize dust
• Clean up thoroughly
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