N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-13.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 12:100-13.5 - Air quality during renovation and remodeling

(a) Renovation work and/or new construction that results in the diffusion of dust, stone and other small particles, toxic gases or other harmful substances in quantities hazardous to health shall be safeguarded by means of local ventilation or other protective devices to ensure the safety of employees. Renovation and/or new construction work in occupied buildings shall be isolated and air contaminants, dust and debris shall be confined to the renovation or construction area by use of measures such as, but not limited to, physical barriers, pressure differentials, and/or performing the work during periods of minimal occupancy.

1. Before re-occupancy, work areas shall be cleaned and aired out as necessary.

2. Hazard information shall be used to select products and to determine necessary measures to be taken to comply with (a) above.

(b) Before selection and use of paints, adhesives, sealants, solvents, or installation of insulation, particle board, plywood, floor coverings, carpet, textiles, or other materials in the course of renovation or construction, the employer shall check product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets or seek and obtain information from the manufacturers of those products on whether or not they contain volatile organic compounds such as solvents, formaldehyde or isocyanates that could be emitted during regular use.

(c) The employer shall notify employees at least 24 hours in advance, or promptly in emergency situations, of work to be performed on the building that may introduce air contaminants into their work area.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-13.5

Amended by R.2007 d.169, effective 5/21/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 5313(a), 39 N.J.R. 2122(b).
Rewrote (a); and in (b), inserted "selection and" and "and Material Safety Data Sheets", deleted "backing" following "carpet", and deleted the last sentence.