Guidance for Demolition or Renovation of Structure(s) or Area(s)
There are asbestos requirements that must be followed during the demolition or renovation phase(s)
of any project. The Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) would like to make the following mitigating
comments based on SWCAA 476 (Standards for Asbestos Control) and 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M (Federal
Asbestos Requirements). These requirements have been summarized below:
- Prior to demolition or renovation of a structure, a thorough asbestos inspection must be
conducted by an AHERA certified inspector in order to ascertain the presence of
Asbestos Containing
Material (ACM) in all affected structure(s) or area(s). A copy of the AHERA asbestos inspection
report must be available for viewing at the project site.
- If the asbestos inspection reveals ACM to be present in the affected structure(s) or area(s):
ACM must be removed by certified personnel in full accordance with the Southwest Clean Air
Agency's (SWCAA) Regulations SWCAA 476 (Standards for Asbestos Control) and with 40 CFR Part 61
Subpart M (National Emission Standards for Asbestos).
A Notification of Demolition, a Notification of Intent to Remove Asbestos,
and a copy of the AHERA asbestos inspection report for each structure are required and must be submitted through
Notifications to SWCAA.
There is a 10 day waiting period from the time the notices are submitted before asbestos
removal or structure demolition can begin. All asbestos must be completely
removed from the affected structure(s) or area(s) prior to structure demolition or structure
renovation taking place.
- If the asbestos inspection does not reveal ACM to be present in the affected structure(s) or
area(s), and the structure is to be demolished:
A Notification of Demolition and a copy of the AHERA asbestos inspection report are required and must be submitted through
Notifications to SWCAA.
There would be a 10 day waiting period from the time the
notification is submitted before the demolition can start.
- If the asbestos inspection does not reveal ACM to be present in the affected structure(s)
or area(s), and the project involves only renovation:
A Notice of Intent to Remove Asbestos would not be required. A Notification of
Demolition would not be required.