Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4620, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, pt. 4620.3585

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 16, October 14, 2024

Part 4620.3585 - DEMOLITION BY DESTRUCTION TO THE GROUND

Subpart 1.Applicability.

This part may be used when a facility or portion of a facility:

A. will be subjected to demolition by destruction to the ground within 24 hours of the completion of asbestos-related work; and

B. has been secured to prevent entry following the completion of asbestos-related work.

Subp. 2.Exceptions.

When demolition by destruction to the ground is performed as specified in subpart 1, the person performing asbestos-related work must comply with parts 4620.3000 to 4620.3724, except for parts 4620.3568, subparts 1 to 4; 4620.3575, subparts 3, 4, and 8; and 4620.3594.

Subp. 3.Securing facility following asbestos-related work.

To secure the facility or portion of the facility to be demolished by destruction to the ground, the person performing abatement must board up all windows, doorways, or other points of entry on the foundation and first levels of the facility or portion of the facility after asbestos-related work has been completed.

Subp. 4.Demolition prior to asbestos-related work.

Abatement must comply with subpart 5 when:

A. a facility or portion of a facility is demolished by destruction to the ground; and

B. friable asbestos-containing material is present in amounts greater than six square feet or ten linear feet but less than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet for a former single- or multifamily dwelling or greater than 260 linear feet, 160 square feet, or 35 cubic feet in other facilities.

Subp. 5.Abatement following facility demolition.

When a facility or portion of a facility is demolished as described in subpart 4, the person performing abatement must comply with items A to D.

A. The site must be secured and posted with warning signs that state: "DANGER. ASBESTOS. CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY. RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA."

B. Notification of the project must be given to the commissioner as specified in part 4620.3420.

C. A person licensed as specified in part 4620.3200 must be used for removal of asbestos-containing material from the demolition rubble.

D. Individuals handling asbestos-containing material at the site must be certified as specified in parts 4620.3300 and 4620.3310.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4620, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, pt. 4620.3585

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Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05; 326.70 to 326.81