Evaluate Asbestos Containing Materials

Category I non-friable ACM, especially if it is in poor condition, must be inspected and tested for friability before demolition to determine whether or not it is subject to the Asbestos NESHAP.

If the ACM is friable, it must be handled in accordance with the NESHAP guidelines. Asbestos-containing packings, gaskets, resilient floor coverings and asphalt roofing materials must be removed before demolition, but only if they are in poor condition and are friable.

The Asbestos NESHAP further requires that if a facility is demolished by intentional burning, all of the facility's ACM, including Category I and II non-friable ACM, be considered RACM and be removed prior to burning.

Additionally, if Category I or Category II non-friable ACM is to be sanded, ground, cut, or abraded, the material is considered RACM, and the owner or operator must abide by the following:

(i) Adequately wet the material during the sanding, grinding, cutting or abrading operations;

(ii) Comply with the requirements of 61.145(c)(3)(i) if wetting would unavoidably damage equipment or present a safety hazard;

(iii) Handle asbestos material produced by the sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading, as asbestos-containing waste material subject to the waste handling and collection provisions of Section 61.150.