New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-A - Air Related Programs (formerly designated as rules of Division of Air Resources.)
Chapter Env-A 1800 - ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Part Env-A 1805 - WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
Section Env-A 1805.12 - Specific Requirements for Encapsulation of RACM

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-A 1805.12

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

When an O/O chooses to encapsulate RACM, the O/O shall:

(a) Notify and pay the fee in accordance with Env-A 1804.09(c)(1) or (2), as applicable;

(b) Ensure that filler material applied to gaps in existing material contains no asbestos, adheres well to the substrate, and provides a suitable base for the encapsulant;

(c) Prior to encapsulation, remove loose and hanging RACM in accordance with all applicable provisions in Env-A 1805;

(d) Apply encapsulants using only low pressure airless spray equipment with nozzle pressure and tip size set according to the manufacturer's recommendations; and

(e) Specifically designate encapsulated RACM by signs, labels, color coding, or some other readily visible mechanism on the encapsulated RACM to warn individuals who may in the future be required to disturb the material.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-A 1800) #9298, eff 10-21-08

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