19 Del. Admin. Code § 4103-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4103-6.0 - Requirements for Asbestos Abatement Class "A" & "B" Contractor Certification

6.1 Facilities Management shall evaluate the ability and experience of all applicants for Asbestos Abatement Contractor Certification and render a decision to approve or deny the applicant certification for asbestos abatement work within the State of Delaware. Facilities Management shall prepare and maintain a list of Certified Asbestos Abatement Contractors. The contractor shall possess the qualifications detailed below for the appropriate class of asbestos abatement projects.

6.2 Certification as an Asbestos Abatement Contractor, Class "A" (Unlimited) is required by all contractors whose primary business activity is asbestos abatement and/or in the course of doing business can reasonably expect to encounter all types of asbestos abatement projects, such as abatement from pipes, vessels, ceilings, structural member, floors, etc.

6.3 Qualifications for Asbestos Abatement Contractor, Class "A" (Unlimited) include:

6.3.1 The contractor shall clearly demonstrate all experience in the field of asbestos abatement.

6.3.2 The contractor shall have access to at least one (1) approved asbestos disposal site in Delaware for deposit of all asbestos waste generated by that firm.

6.3.3 The contractor shall be able to clearly demonstrate the willingness and desire to correctly and safely handle asbestos abatement projects.

6.3.4 The contractor shall clearly demonstrate the knowledge and ability to correctly and safely organize manage and perform an asbestos abatement project.

6.3.5 The contractor shall demonstrate a history of successfully completed asbestos abatement projects.

6.3.6 If applicable, the contractor shall submit a history of fines, citations, or other actions by regulatory agencies.

6.3.7 The contractor shall demonstrate the capability to perform asbestos abatement work, including but not limited to necessary equipment, trained personnel, organizational structure, landfill availability, financial stability, experience and/or training.

6.3.8 Complete all required applications specified by Facilities Management.

6.3.9 Other qualifications as required by Facilities Management, as changes to Federal and State statutes dictate.

6.4 Certification as an Asbestos Abatement Contractor, Class "B" (Limited) is required by all contractors whose primary business is other than asbestos abatement but can reasonably expect that some projects will involve asbestos abatement as defined by this Regulation. (Example A: Roofing/siding contractor who can reasonably expect to handle asbestos-containing materials regulated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Regulation 21, Delaware Regulations Governing the Control of Air Pollution. Example B: Plumbing/HVAC contractors who can reasonably expect to handle asbestos-containing material limited to 3 square or 3 linear feet or less.)

6.5 Qualifications for an Asbestos Abatement Contractor, Class "B" (Limited) will include:

6.5.1 Demonstrate the same qualifications as outlined in Section 6.3.2 - 6.3.9 of this Regulation.

6.5.2 Complete training for Class "B" certification as required.

6.6 Certification is limited to demonstrated ability to engage in asbestos abatement projects in accordance with this Regulation and recognized standards for asbestos abatement only.

19 Del. Admin. Code § 4103-6.0

17 DE Reg. 446 (10/1/2013) (Final)