Asbestos Monitoring Procedures
Pre Abatement. Prior to commencement of abatement activities, the number of samples specified below shall be taken during normal occupancy activities and circumstances at the work site. Samples shall be located within and at the barriers to the proposed work area.
For large asbestos projects, a minimum of five.
For small asbestos projects, a minimum of three.
Courtesy of The City of New York Department of Health
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