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11/21/2024

Part X. Standards of Practice and Conduct for Asbestos Inspectors and Management Planners

18VAC15-20-459. Duties and functions.

A. The duties and functions of an asbestos inspector include, but are not limited to, determining the presence and location of friable and nonfriable ACM, determining the condition of ACM, and sampling suspect ACM.

B. The duties and functions of an asbestos management planner include, but are not limited to, preparing management plans to effectively manage ACM that will remain in the building.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 6, eff. January 2, 2002.

18VAC15-20-459.1. Responsibilities.

A. Asbestos inspectors shall conduct all asbestos inspections in accordance with 40 CFR 763.86.

B. Asbestos inspectors shall prepare a written inspection report following an asbestos inspection. The report shall contain, but is not limited to:

1. Inspector's name and license number.

2. Location of all samples taken.

3. Location and type of all ACM and assumed ACM.

4. Assessment of all ACM and assumed ACM.

5. Copy of the laboratory report.

C. Asbestos management planners shall prepare all management plans in accordance with 40 CFR 763.88.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 6, eff. January 2, 2002.

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