Sec.19a-332a-10. Specific requirements for spot repairs

(a) Air-tight barriers shall be constructed to assure that asbestos fibers released during abatement activities are contained within the work area. Glove bags are permitted for removal or repair of asbestos-containing materials.

(b) All asbestos-containing materials shall be wet and placed in leak tight containers prior to being disturbed. They shall be kept wet until containerized.

(c) A HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner or wet cleaning technique shall be used to clean up the work area following abatement until there is no visible residue.

(d) Asbestos-containing waste shall be properly containerized in appropriately labeled impermeable and leak tight containers prior to disposal.

(e) All leak tight containers shall be labeled in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(8) and EPA 40 CFR part 61.152 as appropriate.

(f) Waste water generated during asbestos abatement shall be filtered by best available technology prior to discharge.

(g) Disposal of asbestos waste shall be at an authorized asbestos disposal facility. If the authorized asbestos disposal site is located within Connecticut, written authorization for disposal shall be obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management.

(Effective December 27, 1990; Amended March 8, 2004)