For any demolition/renovation project in any building, you should retain a licensed asbestos inspector to perform a pre-demolition/renovation inspection. In buildings constructed earlier than 1980, a licensed asbestos inspector should be retained to identify (via sampling or assumption) asbestos-containing materials and convey this information to the proper occupants and visitors.
Suspect asbestos containing materials (ACMs):
- Sprayed on / troweled on insulation
- Thermal systems insulation (TSI)
- Miscellaneous: drywall, plaster, resilient flooring materials, adhesives or ceiling tiles
Asbestos can present time and cost constraints as well as on-going management. Regardless of the construction date, inspections are required to perform renovation activities and/or demolition activities. Detecting ACMs early is extremely beneficial as abatement costs can be expensive.
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