Mount Carmel Building Asbestos Abatement

2026-11-03

The contractor shall establish a regulated area and full containment appropriate for the material being abated . Requirements include : • Critical barrier sealing of all openings , penetrations , doors , and windows using two layers of 6 - mil poly • Installation of negative air machines ( HEPA - filtered ) sized for the space to maintain at least 0 . 02 inches of water column negative pressure and four air changes per hour minimum • Continuous operation of negative air machines until final clearance is achieved • If glove bag work is used : pre - cleaning , intact removal , immediate HEPA vacuuming , and controlled collapse of the bag prior to disposal . • Construction of a decontamination unit attached to containment . • Signage at all entrances identifying the space as an asbestos regulated area . • Protection of non - ACM surfaces within the work area with poly sheeting as needed . 4 . 2 Waste Handling , Packaging , and Disposal The contractor shall manage all asbestos - containing waste in accordance with EPA , OSHA , and Missouri DNR requirements . This includes : • Double - bagging or wrapping in 6 - mil poly with proper asbestos hazard labeling • Use of leak - tight containers for sharp or rigid ACM • Wetting of material to prevent fiber release prior to packaging • Maintaining segregation of asbestos waste from non - hazardous waste • Storage of waste in a secure , covered , designated staging area until transport • Transportation by a licensed asbestos waste hauler • Disposal at an approved landfill authorized to accept asbestos waste • Completion and submission of waste manifests to the Owner upon receipt from the landfill , but no later than 15 calendar days after disposal . • No waste may leave the site without proper labeling , manifests , and documentation ...

Missouri

2026-04-29