Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4620, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, pt. 4620.3571 - REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL

Subpart 1. General.

Water to which a surfactant has been added must be used before and during removal of asbestos-containing material to prevent fibers from becoming airborne during asbestos-related work. All asbestos-containing material must:

A. be wet before removal;

B. be adequately wet during removal;

C. be placed and sealed in containers while adequately wet; and

D. not be allowed to dry.

Subp. 2. Removal of structures and objects covered with asbestos-containing material.

A structure or object covered with asbestos-containing material must be:

A. removed intact or in large sections where possible;

B. wet before being sealed in six-mil clear polyethylene sheeting or comparable material;

C. wet during removal of the structure or object; and

D. lowered to the floor or ground and not dropped.

Subp. 3. Waste.

Waste containers must be sealed to prevent drying of the asbestos-containing material.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4620, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, pt. 4620.3571

20 SR 2765

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05; 326.70 to 326.81