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PART 1
GENERAL
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NOTE: This specification includes asbestos
abatement activities and requirements in accordance
with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M (USEPA); Class I,
Class II, Class III, and Class IV abatement
operations per 29 CFR 1926.1101 (OSHA); training
requirements in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101
and 40 CFR 763 (USEPA); selectable optional air
monitoring requirements in accordance with 40 CFR 763;
and is supplemented by Engineer Pamphlet (EP)
1110-1-11, "Asbestos Abatement Guideline Detail
Sheets". This specification has been developed to
be used with a comprehensive set of Asbestos
Abatement Detail Sheets in EP 1110-1-11. The EP
provides guidance instructions on the selection and
use of 2 types of Detail Sheets: SET-UP DETAILS
(describing the containment and control methods to
be used) and RESPONSE ACTION DETAILS (describing the
abatement technique to be employed (removal,
encapsulation, encasement, enclosure or repair) and
the specific work task item to be abated (ex.
removal of acoustical ceiling plaster)). Each
RESPONSE ACTION DETAIL references the applicable
SET-UP DETAIL to be used. All Detail Sheets are
identified by numeric designation. Each individual
asbestos abatement work task, to include pertinent
information for the task and the appropriate Detail
Sheets, will be summarized at paragraph DESCRIPTION
OF WORK and Table 1, and will not have to be
repeated in this paragraph.
The designer must be an EPA/State Certified/Licensed
Asbestos Project Designer.
The material and equipment required for each project
are very dependent upon the abatement containment and
control requirements (SET-UP DETAILS) to be used
(RESPONSE ACTION DETAIL). Edit the materials and
equipment paragraphs accordingly. Ensure that all
necessary materials and equipment are specified.
The limits of asbestos abatement must be indicated
on project drawings and in the specification in
sufficient detail for the Contractor to submit an
accurate bid. In addition, the project drawings
will clearly show the asbestos abatement information
required on the Note to paragraph DESCRIPTION OF
WORK for Table 1, and where the limits of asbestos
abatement will impact non-asbestos abatement work
activities or interface with new work.
Demolition and/or renovation of structures that
contain nonfriable Category I or II ACM that would
be left in place during demolition is governed by 40
CFR Part 61 and state requirements. The USEPA has
SECTION 13280A
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