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Rule Title: INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION ACTIVITIES
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Department: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter: NOISE, ASBESTOS CONTROL, METHAMPHETAMINE CLEANUP
Subchapter: Asbestos Control
 
Latest version of the adopted rule presented in Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM):

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17.74.354    INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION ACTIVITIES

(1) Prior to any demolition or renovation of a facility, the owner or operator shall ensure the facility or part of the facility where demolition or renovation actions will occur is thoroughly inspected by a department-accredited asbestos inspector in accordance with this subchapter.

(2) The owner or operator shall ensure that a copy of the inspection report is kept on site during the asbestos project. The owner shall ensure that the report is kept on site during subsequent renovations or demolition. The inspection report must be made available to the department upon request.

(3) A department-accredited asbestos inspector conducting an inspection in accordance with this subchapter shall:

(a) visually inspect the areas that may be affected to identify the locations of all suspect ACM;

(b) touch all suspect ACM to determine whether it is friable; 

(c) collect bulk samples from each surfacing material that is not assumed to be ACM in a statistically random manner that is representative of the surfacing material. Samples must be collected as follows:

(i) at least three bulk samples must be collected from each surfacing material area that is 1,000 ft2 or less;

(ii) at least five bulk samples must be collected from each surfacing material area that is greater than 1,000 ft2, but less than or equal to 5,000 ft2; and

(iii) at least seven bulk samples must be collected from each surfacing material area that is greater than 5,000 ft2;

(d) collect samples from thermal system insulation as follows:

(i) at least one bulk sample from each area of patched thermal system insulation that is not assumed to be ACM;

(ii) at least three random bulk samples from each type of thermal system insulation that is not assumed to be ACM;

(iii) no bulk samples where the accredited inspector has determined that the thermal system insulation is fiberglass, foam, glass, rubber, or other non-ACM;

(e) randomly collect at least three bulk samples from all mechanical system insulation and fittings, such as tees, elbows, and valves, that are not assumed to be ACM;

(f) randomly collect at least three bulk samples from each type of miscellaneous material that is not assumed to be ACM; and

(g) collect at least three bulk samples from any type of non-friable suspected ACM that is not assumed to be ACM.

(4) For inspections conducted under (3), the inspector shall ensure that:

(a) bulk samples are analyzed by persons or laboratories with proficiency demonstrated by current successful participation in a nationally recognized testing program such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), the round robin for bulk samples administered by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), or an equivalent testing program accepted in writing by the department prior to analysis;

(b) except for wallboard system samples, bulk samples are not composited for analysis, but are analyzed for asbestos content by polarized light microscopy (PLM) using the "Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials" (EPA/600/R-93/116) or another method acceptable to the department; and

(c) the sample analytical report includes:

(i) results of the analysis;

(ii) method of analysis;

(iii) name and address of each laboratory performing an analysis;

(iv) the laboratory's accreditation number;

(v) the date of analysis; and

(vi) the name and signature of the person performing the analysis.

(5) For the purposes of an inspection conducted under (3):

(a) a material is considered to be ACM if the analytical results of at least one sample collected from that material show that asbestos is present in an amount greater than one percent; and

(b) a material is considered not to be ACM only if the analytical results for all samples collected from the material show that asbestos is not present in an amount greater than one percent.

(6) For inspections conducted under (3), the asbestos inspector shall report the findings in a written inspection report to the owner of the building or the operator conducting the planned demolition or renovation activity. The asbestos inspection report must include:

(a) the site of the asbestos inspection;

(b) the scope and purpose of the inspection and how it corresponds to the extent of the planned renovation or demolition activity;

(c) the date of the asbestos inspection;

(d) the signature of the accredited inspector conducting the asbestos inspection;

(e) the inspector's accreditation number and expiration date;

(f) an inventory of all assumed asbestos-containing and sampled materials;

(g) all sample locations;

(h) where ACM is located by type;

(i) the areas where friable material is assumed to be ACM, and areas where non-friable material is assumed to be ACM;

(j) a copy of the sample analytical report, specified in (4)(c), with the name and address of each laboratory performing an analysis, the date of analysis, and the name and signature of the person performing the analysis; and

(k) information on whether it will be necessary to remove any ACM before any activity begins that would break up, dislodge, or similarly disturb the material.

(7) If the inspection required in (1) was not conducted or was improperly conducted prior to commencement of renovation or demolition activities, an inspection must be conducted in accordance with (3) as soon as possible upon discovery of the missing or improper inspection, and before any additional renovation or demolition activities occur, with the addition of the following:

(a) industry-recognized procedures must be employed for sampling and analyzing settled dust to determine the extent of any asbestos contamination. The department will provide a list of acceptable procedures upon request;

(b) air sampling may not be used by the department-accredited asbestos inspector as the sole means of evaluating whether asbestos is present; and

(c) the department-accredited asbestos inspector shall summarize sampling and analytical procedures and evaluation findings in a written report. A recommendation on whether a new or continued asbestos project is necessary based on the evaluation must be included in the written report. The report must be submitted to the department before any further renovation or demolition work occurs.

(8) The department may conduct its own asbestos inspection if it deems an inspection conducted under (7) deficient.

(9) An inspection conducted under (7) does not excuse any failure to complete the inspection required in (1).

History: 75-2-503, MCA; IMP, 75-2-503, MCA; NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1574, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 2264, Eff. 10/28/11.


 

 
MAR Notices Effective From Effective To History Notes
17-317 10/28/2011 Current History: 75-2-503, MCA; IMP, 75-2-503, MCA; NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1574, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 2264, Eff. 10/28/11.
6/23/2006 10/28/2011 History: 75-2-503, MCA; IMP, 75-2-503, MCA; NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1574, Eff. 6/23/06.
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