Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4620 - CLEAN INDOOR AIR
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Part 4620.3572 - ENCAPSULATION OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL

Universal Citation: MN Rules 4620.3572

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Encapsulation of asbestos-containing material must meet the requirements in this part.

A. Any loose or hanging asbestos-containing material must be removed before encapsulation according to part 4620.3571.

B. Filler compound applied to gaps in existing asbestos-containing material must contain no asbestos, adhere well to the substrate, and provide a base for the encapsulant.

C. Spray encapsulant must be applied using only airless spray equipment.

D. Encapsulant must be water-based.

E. Encapsulated asbestos-containing material must be specially designated, according to Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1926.1101(k)(8), to warn individuals who may disturb the material.

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05; 326.70 to 326.81

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