Part VII. Standards of Practice and Conduct for Individuals
18VAC15-21-460. Asbestos project designs.
An asbestos project design must include, at minimum:
1. Scope of work.
2. Sequence of work.
3. Work methods and practices to be used.
4. Air sampling procedures.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-21-470. Asbestos project monitoring.
A. A project monitor is required on asbestos projects performed in buildings that are occupied or intended to be occupied upon completion of the asbestos project exceeding 260 linear feet, 160 square feet, or 35 cubic feet of asbestos-containing material.
B. A project monitor is required on asbestos projects for which the property owner deems it necessary, regardless of whether the scope of the project is less than described in subsection A of this section.
C. Asbestos project monitors must be present when response actions are being conducted or more frequently if in accordance with the owner-approved contractual agreement with the project monitor.
D. Asbestos project monitors must maintain a daily log of all work performed. The daily log will include inspection reports, air sampling data, type of work performed by the asbestos contractor, problems encountered, and corrective action taken.
E. Asbestos project monitors will take final air samples on all abatement projects, except for abatement projects in residential buildings.
F. Prior to reoccupancy of a building following asbestos abatement, the asbestos project monitor will provide the air sample report on the asbestos analytical laboratory's letterhead in the final clearance report.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-21-480. Onsite analysis by project monitors.
Project monitors who analyze PCM air samples on site must (i) be employed by or affiliated with a licensed asbestos analytical laboratory, (ii) have completed the NIOSH 582 or NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course, and (iii) satisfy one of the following:
1. The project monitor is listed in the AAR and rated "acceptable" for the most recent AAT round;
2. The licensed asbestos analytical laboratory employing the project monitor is rated as "proficient" in the IHPAT Program and maintains training and quality control documentation necessary to demonstrate competency in performing onsite analysis; or
3. The licensed asbestos analytical laboratory employing the project monitor is accredited under the IHLAP, remains in compliance with accreditation requirements, and maintains training and quality control documentation necessary to demonstrate competency in performing onsite analysis.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.