Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 50 - Environmental health
Subchapter 15 - HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Part 1 - Asbestos Control
Section 216-RICR-50-15-1.8 - Licensee Recordkeeping and Notification

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 50 15 1.8

Current through September 18, 2024

1.8.1 Notification of Asbestos Abatement Projects

A. A licensed Asbestos Contractor shall utilize the most current revision of the Department's Form ASB-22 to notify the Department in writing at least ten (10) working days before beginning any on-site work at a planned asbestos abatement project. A licensed Asbestos Contractor may not submit this notification until the building owner has received notification of Department approval for the planned asbestos abatement project. Delivery of the notice by email, facsimile, U.S. Postal Service, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery is acceptable.

B. A licensed Asbestos Contractor or Asbestos Supervisor shall also notify the Department by telephone when they begin on-site preparation for an approved asbestos abatement project.

C. In accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.4-6.1, a licensed Asbestos Contractor shall also notify the local firefighting authorities, in writing, prior to initiating any activity in conjunction with an approved asbestos abatement project.

D. The written notice required by §1.8.1(A) of this Part above shall be updated as necessary, including when the amount of asbestos changes by at least twenty (20) percent.

E. If an Asbestos Abatement Project will begin on a date other than the one contained in the original notice, notice of the new start date must be provided to the Department as follows:
1. When the Asbestos Abatement Project will begin after the date contained in the notice:
a. Notify the Department of the new start date by telephone as soon as possible before the original start date; and

b. Provide the Department with a written notice of the new start date as soon as possible before, and no later than, the original start date.

2. When the Asbestos Abatement Project will begin on a date earlier than the original start date, provide the Department with a written notice of the new start date at least ten (10) working days before the Asbestos Abatement Project begins.

3. In no event shall an Asbestos Abatement Project begin on a date other than the date contained in the written notice of the new start date.

1.8.2 Retention of Records

Each licensed Asbestos Contractor shall maintain records of all asbestos abatement projects which it performs and shall make these records available to the Department upon request. The Asbestos Contractor shall retain the records until the Department authorizes their disposition.

1.8.3 Required Records

A. The Asbestos Contractor shall maintain the following information for each asbestos abatement project at the project site for the duration of the project:
1. The name, address and license number of each Asbestos Supervisor and Asbestos Worker utilized on the project.

2. A complete copy of the approved asbestos abatement plan for the project, including all amendments.

3. Starting and completion dates If completion date differs from that originally scheduled, a statement of reasons for the change must be included.

4. Documentation of compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. (e.g., Copies of workers' medical monitoring and results of respirator fit testing.)

5. Copies of any correspondence with regulatory agencies concerning the project (e.g. building or demolition permits, notices of violation, etc.).

6. Receipts and/or manifests indicating the date(s) and amount(s) of ACM removed from the abatement project site for disposal, as well as the location(s) to which the ACM has been removed and/or the agent(s) to whom the ACM was transferred.

7. The methodology and results of all air sampling conducted by the Asbestos Contractor during the abatement process. The results of all air sampling required by OSHA 29 C.F.R. § 1926.1101(f) incorporated by reference at § 1.2(A) of this Part shall be maintained in accordance with OSHA 29 C.F.R. § 1926.1101(n) incorporated by reference at § 1.2(A) of this Part.

8. Documentation of current required annual review training for all Asbestos Supervisor(s) and Asbestos Worker(s) utilized on the Asbestos Abatement Project, as well as a list of any other agents working for the Asbestos Contractor.

9. A log of control of access to the work areas.

10. A current copy of this Part.

11. Documentation of adequacy of compressed air systems/respiratory protection systems. This documentation must include a list of compatible components. The maximum number of respirators that may be used with the system and the types of respirators that may be used shall be specified.

12. Copies of the procedures for the utilization of the decontamination enclosure system and/or any other procedures which have been established to prevent contamination of areas outside the work area.

13. Copies of procedures to be followed during medical emergencies, including phone numbers of the nearest hospital and/or rescue squad that will accept individuals with potential asbestos contamination. A 24-hour Emergency Contact Number for the Asbestos Contractor must be posted on site at all times.

14. Asbestos Supervisor and Asbestos Worker licenses must be worn or prominently posted at the project site whenever the licensed individual is being utilized in conjunction with an Asbestos Abatement Project.

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