Minnesota Administrative Rules

4620.3572 ENCAPSULATION OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL.

Encapsulation of asbestos-containing material must meet the requirements in this part.

A.

Any loose or hanging asbestos-containing material must be removed before encapsulation according to part 4620.3571.

B.

Filler compound applied to gaps in existing asbestos-containing material must contain no asbestos, adhere well to the substrate, and provide a base for the encapsulant.

C.

Spray encapsulant must be applied using only airless spray equipment.

D.

Encapsulant must be water-based.

E.

Encapsulated asbestos-containing material must be specially designated, according to Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1926.1101(k)(8), to warn individuals who may disturb the material.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.05; 326.70 to 326.81

History:

20 SR 2765

Published Electronically:

June 3, 2013