New York Asbestos Abatement Regulations

Isolation barrier. "Isolation barrier" shall mean the construction of partitions, the placement of solid materials, and the plasticizing of apertures to seal off the work place from surrounding areas and to contain asbestos fibers in the work area.

Large asbestos project. "Large asbestos project" shall mean an asbestos project involving the disturbance (e.g., removal, enclosure, encapsulation) of 260 linear feet or more of friable asbestos-containing material or 160 square feet or more of friable asbestos-containing material.

Log. "Log" shall mean an official record of all activities that occurred during the project and it shall identify the building owner, agent, contractor, and workers, and other pertinent information (e.g., equipment malfunctions, contamination beyond the work area, etc.).