Record keeping

Asbestos investigators must maintain a permanent record (survey report) for every building survey/hazard assessment for asbestos.

For each building survey/hazard assessment conducted prior to preparation of either DEP form ACP7 or ACP5, the investigator must compile a record that includes at a minimum: A detailed written description of procedures employed to detect the presence or absence of ACM.

A blueprint, diagram, drawing, or written description of each building or portion thereof inspected by the investigator that clearly identifies each location and approximate linear or square footage of any area where material was sampled for ACM.

The exact locations where bulk samples were collected, the date of collection, and the location of any areas assumed to have ACM.

The printed name and signature of any and all persons who collect bulk samples for the purpose of determining the presence of ACM.

The name and address of the laboratory analyzing the samples, the date of analysis, the results of the analysis, the method of analysis and the name and signature of the person performing the analysis.

A detailed written description of proposed demolition, renovation, alteration, or modification work to be performed, including the techniques to be used and a description of affected facility components.

A specific description of all activities performed by non-certified individuals, including name, address, telephone number.

ACP5 forms are notification forms and are not survey reports. Investigators must maintain adequate backup documentation. A detailed survey report is required for each and every asbestos survey.

All forms must have the seal of the NYC DEP Certified Asbestos Investigator.