Okla. Admin. Code § 380:50-17-12

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 380:50-17-12 - Abatement activities in occupied areas

No abatement activity shall take place in occupied areas or buildings unless the contractor has taken sufficient measures to protect the health and safety of occupants of the building or area.

(1) Contaminated areas shall be sufficiently secure as to prevent escape of asbestos fibers into occupied areas.

(2) The job site shall be sufficiently secured to prevent entry in to unsafe or contaminated areas. Taped plastic or warning ribbon shall be deemed insufficient for site security when the job site is unoccupied.

(3) There must be sufficient routes of escape during abatement activities in occupied buildings to meet applicable local and state fire codes.

(4) No abatement activity shall take place in any occupied building or area during normal operating hours unless the abatement activities can be isolated and secured from the activities of the building or area, and from intrusion by occupants of the building or area.

Okla. Admin. Code § 380:50-17-12

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 3309, eff 7-27-92