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Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Mold Remediation

Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Mold Remediation. Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department. Why are we here today?. Compliance Assistance Public safety Worker safety We’re not trying to do a gotcha!. Did you know that….

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Mold Remediation

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  1. Popcorn Ceiling RemovalandMold Remediation Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department

  2. Why are we here today? • Compliance Assistance • Public safety • Worker safety • We’re not trying to do a gotcha!

  3. Did you know that….. • Asbestos in building construction materials is not illegal. • The mineral used in older popcorn ceilings often contains asbestos. • Many building materials removed during mold remediation may contain asbestos, for example: Joint compound Ceiling tile Floor tile and mastic • You can assume a material is asbestos, but can’t assume it isn’t. (Testing requirement) • You are required to have materials tested for asbestos-containing material (ACM) depending on square foot (SF), not age.

  4. Broward County Asbestos Requirements • Applies to all projects involving removal of asbestos containing material, building demolitions and building renovations • Statement of Responsibilities Regarding Asbestos must be submitted 10 working-days prior to initiating work

  5. Broward County Asbestos Requirements 3. Notice of Asbestos Renovation or Demolition must be submitted 10 working-days prior to initiating work 4. Notice must be accompanied by an asbestos survey 5. Survey must be prepared by or under the supervision of a Florida Licensed Asbestos Consultant (LAC), and bear the original signature of the LAC

  6. Broward County Asbestos Requirements • For popcorn removal or mold remediation projects where no Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) was found, asbestos survey must be retained at the site • Survey must be conducted using one of the survey and sampling protocols approved by the state of Florida.

  7. Broward County Asbestos Requirements • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments not conducted using an approved sampling protocol will not be accepted by EPD

  8. Broward County Asbestos Requirements • Laboratory conducting analysis of samples for an asbestos survey must be accredited by NVLAP, AIHA or comparable program recognized by Broward County

  9. Broward County Asbestos Requirements • Owner or operator must take reasonable precautions to prevent unconfined emissions of particulate matter (a.k.a. dust)

  10. broward.org/epermits Click the link to view the instructions, to apply online and upload documents.

  11. For more information: broward.org/PollutionPrevention/AirQuality/AsbestosCompliance/ Frequently Asked Questions: broward.org/PollutionPrevention/Resources/Pages/FAQs.aspx To provide asbestos notifications electronically: broward.org/ePermits/Search/Pages/PermitDetails.aspx?permitID=395 If you have questions…Call: 954-519-1260 or Email: AirQuestions@broward.org

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