NEW YORK ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REGULATIONS

Decontamination enclosure system. "Decontamination enclosure system" shall mean a series of connected rooms, separated from the work area and from each other by air locks, for the decontamination of workers, materials, waste containers, and equipment. Demolition. "Demolition" shall mean the dismantling or razing of a building, including all operations incidental thereto (except for asbestos abatement activities), for which a demolition permit from the New York City Buildings Department is required.

Department or DEP. "Department" or "DEP" shall mean the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

Disturb. "Disturb" shall mean any action taken which may alter, change, or stir, such as but not limited to the removal, encapsulation, enclosure or repair of asbestos-containing material.

ELAP. "ELAP" shall mean the Environmental Laboratory Approval Program administered by the New York State Department of Health.