How to Remove Asbestos Siding in Ohio
During the post-World War II era, home building in Ohio and the rest of the country boomed. Due to the great variety of colors available, along with its benefits of being fireproof, rot proof and termite proof, concrete asbestos siding was widely used. In 1973, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its first ban on asbestos, and use of the product declined rapidly. There is no imminent danger from asbestos when it is sound and left in place. The danger comes when asbestos begins to deteriorate, or when it is removed. Then, asbestos fibers can be inhaled, which can ultimately lead to lung cancer. Because of this danger, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio EPA have instituted strict policies regarding asbestos removal. It is not a project for a weekend handyman. You must hire a contractor who is licensed and certified in asbestos removal. Does this Spark an idea?
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Contact the Ohio Department of Health to find a contractor who is certified in asbestos removal, and who has taken the appropriate training, and kept up with the refresher courses. Their address is
Ohio Department of Health
Asbestos Program
246 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-0061
asbestos@odh.ohio.gov
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File the proper paperwork. Either the homeowner or the contractor must notify the Ohio Department of Health 10 business days prior to the beginning of any asbestos-related project. If the removal will exceed 260 linear feet of pipes or 160 square feet of a facility, the Ohio EPA must also receive notice 10 business days prior to the start of the project.
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Determine the appropriate asbestos management plan for the site. The contractor must make certain the site is properly prepared so no discharge from the asbestos is emitted to the outside air. This plan must be submitted to the Ohio Asbestos Project, at 614-466-0061.
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Find a certified landfill. The EPA, Division of Air Pollution Controls, maintains a list of landfills permitted to accept regulated asbestos. The contractor must mark all vehicles transporting asbestos to the landfill as a vehicle containing hazardous materials.
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