New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 120 - ASBESTOS LICENSES AND PERMITS
Subchapter 3 - ADMINISTRATION
Section 12:120-3.2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 12:120-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Every employer falling within the scope of this chapter, who performs any of the functions of application, enclosure, repair, removal or encapsulation of asbestos in any structure, or who enters into any contract with the owner or owner's representative for the employer to perform such work or services, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and shall be issued a nontransferable license by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development.

(b) For the purpose of determining under (a) above whether an employer is performing any of the functions of application, enclosure, repair, removal, or encapsulation of asbestos in any structure, or entering into any contract with the owner or owner's representative for the employer to perform such work and, therefore, whether the employer is required to comply with the provisions of this chapter and be issued a nontransferable license by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Health shall analyze all bulk samples obtained to determine the presence of asbestos utilizing the "Test Method -- Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials," EPA/600/R-93/116, July 1993, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.

1. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Health shall analyze Category I non-friable asbestos containing material and other non-friable organically bound material utilizing the "Test Method -- Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials," EPA/600/R-93/116, July 1993, in the manner prescribed within the Appendix to this chapter.

(c) Every employee falling within the scope of this chapter who performs the functions of application, enclosure, repair, removal or encapsulation of asbestos shall procure a performance permit issued by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development pursuant to this chapter.

(d) Every employer and employee shall take all prudent measures to comply with written recommendations made by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development or the Commissioner of Health , as the case may be.

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