Asbestos Renovations and Asbestos Renovations and Demolitions in South CarolinaDemolitions in South Carolina

Lynn Barnes, Manager

Asbestos Section

SC Dept. of Health & Env. Control

Phone: (803) 898-4298

E-mail: barnesls@dhec.sc.gov

DefinitionsDefinitionsRenovation

• altering a facility or one or more facility components in any way, including the stripping or removal of regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) from a facility component. “Remodeling” is also considered renovation.

DefinitionsDefinitions (cont.) (cont.)

Demolition• the wrecking or taking out of any load-

supporting structural member of a facility and any related handling operations. Intentional burning of a facility is also considered demolition.

ApplicabilityApplicability

Renovation and demolition of most facilities, including buildings, structures, and other installations, are subject to State and Federal asbestos regulations.

ExceptionsExceptions

Certain residential buildings may be exempt unless the property was used in the past for non-residential purposes (contact the Asbestos Section for additional information).

Asbestos InspectionsAsbestos Inspections

Must be performed by a licensed Asbestos Building Inspector

Must be no more than 3 years oldRequirements for sampling locations

and number of samples

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Friable Asbestos-Containing Materials– Any material that when dry can be or has been

crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder, and which contains more than 1 percent asbestos (e.g. pipe insulation, ceiling tiles, etc.)

Non-Friable Asbestos-Containing Materials– All other asbestos-containing materials (e.g.

floor tile in good condition, asphaltic roofing materials, etc.)

WarningWarning

Non-Friable Materials Can Become Regulated

by the Forces Acting Upon Them

Notification Requirements for RenovationsNotification Requirements for Renovations For projects involving greater than or equal to 160

square feet, 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet of regulated asbestos-containing materials– 10 working day notification

For projects involving more than 25 but less than 160 square feet, more than 25 but less than 260 linear feet or more than 10 but less than 35 cubic feet of regulated asbestos-containing materials– 5 calendar days notification

For projects involving 25 square feet or less, 25 linear feet or less or 10 cubic feet or less of regulated asbestos-containing materials– Prior to abatement

Notification Requirements Notification Requirements for Demolitionsfor Demolitions

Notification must be postmarked at least 10 working days prior to the start of the demolition

Demolition Notification Must Demolition Notification Must Include:Include:

Completed Notification of Demolition

Copy of Asbestos SurveyFee

Disposal of Asbestos-Disposal of Asbestos-Containing MaterialsContaining Materials

Never Burn AsbestosNon-friable asbestos-containing waste may

go to C&D LandfillFriable asbestos-containing waste must go

to approved landfillMust have disposal approval to carry

asbestos-containing waste to any landfill

NOTE:NOTE:

The facility owner and the renovation or demolition contractor are both responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations.

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Lynn Barnes, Manager

Asbestos Section

SC Dept. of Health & Env. Control

Phone: (803) 898-4298

E-mail: barnesls@dhec.sc.gov

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