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Material Types that Contain Asbestos

(1) The asbestos survey shall, at a minimum, identify and assess with due diligence, the locations, quantities, friability and conditions of all types of installations at the affected portion of the building/structure relative to the ACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM, PACM or asbestos material contained therein. The following list is not inclusive of all types of ACMs, it only summarizes typical ACMs. The certified asbestos inspector is responsible for identification and assessment of all types ACM, PACM, suspect miscellaneous ACM and asbestos material within the affected portion of the building/structure: PACM

(i) Surfacing Treatments
(a) Fireproofing;
(b) Acoustical Plaster;
(c) Finish Plasters; and
(d) Skim Coats of Joint Compound.


(ii) Thermal System Insulation
(a) Equipment Insulation;
(b) Boiler, Breeching, Boiler Rope, Duct, or Tank Insulation, Cement or Mortar Used for Boilers and Refractory Brick;
(c) Piping and Fitting Insulations including but not limited to, Wrapped Paper, Aircell, Millboard, Rope, Cork, Preformed Plaster, Job Molded Plaster and coverings over fibrous glass insulation.


SUSPECT MISCELLANEOUS ACM

(i) Roofing and Siding Miscellaneous Materials
(a) Insulation Board;
(b) Vapor Barriers;
(c) Coatings;
(d) Non-Metallic or Non-Wood Roof Decking
(e) Felts;
(f) Cementitious Board (Transite);
(g) Flashing;
(h) Shingles; and
(i) Galbestos.


(ii) Other Miscellaneous Materials
(a) Dust and Debris;
(b) Floor Tile;
(c) Cove Base;
(d) Floor Leveler Compound;
(e) Ceiling Tile;
(f) Vermiculite Insulation
(g) Gaskets, Seals, Sealants (including for condensate control);
(h) Vibration Isolators;
(i) Laboratory Tables and Hoods;
(j) Chalkboards;
(k) Pipe Penetration Packing or Other Firestopping Materials
(l) Cementitious Board;
(m) Electrical Wire Insulation;
(n) Fire Curtains;
(o) Fire Blankets;
(p) Fire Doors;
(q) Brakes and Clutches;
(r) Mastics, Adhesives and Glues;
(s) Caulks;
(t) Sheet Flooring (Linoleum);
(u) Wallpaper;
(v) Drywall;
(w) Plasterboard
(x) Spackling/Joint Compound;
(y) Textured Paint;
(z) Grout;
(aa) Glazing Compound; and
(ab) Terrazzo

 
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