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Indiana Asbestos Regulations<\/h1>\n
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Tearing down an old structure or part of a building to make way for new construction or fresh renovations comes with a lot of excitement and potential. But these projects also carry the risk of exposing hazardous contaminants, such as asbestos<\/a>. Before beginning any renovation or demolition project in the Hoosier State, you should become familiar with both federal and Indiana asbestos regulations.<\/p>\r\n

Why Is Asbestos Dangerous?<\/h2>\r\n

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was popular in the construction and commercial products industries during the 20th<\/sup> century because of its heat-resistant, strong, and insulating qualities.<\/p>\r\n

Once its health hazards became more apparent in the 1960s and 1970s, the states and federal government began regulating the use, removal, and disposal of asbestos, with most uses banned by 1990. Now, it\u2019s a well-known fact that inhaling asbestos fibers can cause serious illness, such as mesothelioma<\/a> (cancer of the chest and abdominal linings), lung cancer, and asbestosis<\/a> (irreversible lung scarring similar to emphysema).<\/p>\r\n

While most uses are now prohibited, many structures, such as popcorn ceilings<\/a>, still have asbestos-containing material (ACM) in them. Although intact, undisturbed asbestos is not considered dangerous, asbestos-containing material can release hazardous asbestos fibers<\/a> into the air during renovations, demolition, deterioration, or other activities.<\/p>\r\n

Federal and Indiana Asbestos Laws<\/h2>\r\n

In order to protect workers and the general public from such serious health effects<\/a>, both the federal government and the state of Indiana have enacted numerous asbestos-related laws. For example, with the exception of residential buildings with no more than four dwelling units, all buildings must be inspected for asbestos by an Indiana-licensed inspector<\/a> before any renovation or demolition activities can occur. And while private homeowners don\u2019t have to abide by all of the notification and removal requirements that others must follow for demolition and renovation, they do have to ensure that they contain and dispose of ACM in a way that doesn\u2019t create a threat to human health or the environment.<\/p>\r\n

The following chart provides key sections of Indiana\u2019s asbestos regulations, as well as relevant regulatory agencies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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