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4) It ts also the purpose of these regulations
to reduce the emission of non-asbestos particulate from spray-fireproofing and Insulation. To protect against these emissions, the biological effects of which . are unknown., procedural safeguards have been enacted.
Section 228.103 Definitions
The terms which appear In this Part have the -definitions specified In this Part and 35 111. . Adn. Code 201 and 211.
Asbestos** any fiber or any mixture containing fiber of hydrated silicate mineral, which, on the basis of Its crystilllhe structure, falls Into one of two categories:
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a) Pyroxenes - chrysotile fiber: or
b) AmphlboTes - crocldollte. amoslte. tremollte. . actlnolite or anthophlilte fiber.
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'Commercial'' Activity": any activity done for hire or having financial prof It.as a primary atmJ
Debris": asbestos-containing waste produced by the demolition of a structure.
"Spraying*: the pneumatic application of material used for fireproofing or Insulation.
"Waste": any asbestos-containing matter which has been or Is Intended to be discarded.
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Section 228.104 Incorporations by Reference.
'.The following'materials are Incorporated by reference:
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a) ASHE power Test Code 27-19S7. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. United Engineering Center. 34S E. 47th Street. New York. New York 10017.
b).Edwards. G.H.. and Lynch. 4.R.. 'The Method
Used by the U.S'; Public Health Service for Enumeration of Asbestos Oust on Membrane Filters." Ann. Occupational Hyg. (Oxford). V1(1-):l-6,-.January, 1968.
(Source: 'Added and codified at-7 111. Reg.
13611)
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SUBPART B: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 228.121 Prohibition
No commercial activity, not otherwise hereinafter prohibited. Involving the potential discharge of visible amounts of,asbestos fiber or asbestos-containing materials Into the ambient air from the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of a structure or from the processing or manufacturing of. asbestos-containing products, shall be conducted unless the person or entity In charge of such activity complies with the following regulations:
a) Personnel shall be designated to exercise full-time supervisory authority over all aspects of the activity from which the
. release of asbestos fiber Into the environment could result, in such a manner a to Insure compliance with, the pertinent asbestos control regulations.
b) Each employee engaged In such activity shall complete a course of Instruction on the potential hazards of exposure to asbestos fiber. Including the precautions that must bi observed. Lo^revetU-or. restrict, the dispersion of asbestos fiber Into the environment.
c) facilities shall be provided and procedures Instftuled and supervised that prevent the removal from the site of visible amounts of
. .. asbestos-containing material on the clothing of the employees,,^
d) Asbestos-containing wastes shall be Immediately vacuumed or otherwise collected where vacuuming Is Impossible, and shall be . placed In a container resistant'to tearing or breaking-under normal-handling conditions-, which shall be tightly sealed and clearly marked as containing asbestos waste. Such containers shall be placed directly upon a vehicle For disposal byburial at"a sanitary landfill. Exception: This ..subsection (d) shall not apply to the demolltlonor a structure, except as provided'In Section 228.141(d) and (e) or to the disposal or sludge waste except as provided in Section 228.T56:
Section 228*121 Permit for Manufacture
The manufacturing or processing of asbestos'-containlng products ,1s prohibited unless, the person or entity Irt cKarge of such, activity has obtained a permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency). Before obtaining such permit the applicant shaTT demonstrate compliance with Section 228.121 and such additional standards as are hereinafter specifically required?.
SUBPART C: CONSTRUCTION. ALTERATION ANO REPAIR OF A STRUCTURE
Section 228.131 Spray Asbestos Prohibited
The spraying, of .asbestos-containlng^materlal Is prohibited.
Section 228.132 Non-asbestos Spray Insulation
Non-asbestos fibrous matter shall not be sprayed In an area open to the atmosphere unless the following procedures are taken:
; a) The entire floor or.'area to be sprayed shaTT be enclosed with plastic or plastic-coated tarpaulins in a manner which shall preclude the escape of fiber-containing material from the enclosure. All interior open areas such
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