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Kentucky Asbestos Regulations<\/h1>\n
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When it comes to renovations and demolitions, you\u2019d probably rather focus on the potential and end-product of the project at hand rather than the precautions, permitting, and hazards involved. But before you embark on these kinds of activities in Kentucky, you\u2019ll have to consider those less-pleasant factors since the materials you\u2019ll be working with could contain dangerous substances, such as asbestos. And even if you\u2019re not actively involved in such a construction project, it\u2019s important to know about the hazards of asbestos exposure<\/a> and how Kentucky asbestos regulations can affect you.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Asbestos?<\/h2>\r\n

As a naturally-occurring, abundant, fibrous mineral known for its strength and heat-resistance, asbestos was used heavily during the early and mid 20th<\/sup> century, especially in construction and commercial products. However, it\u2019s now well-established that inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to diseases like lung cancer, mesothelioma<\/a> (cancer of the chest and abdominal linings), and asbestosis<\/a> (irreversible lung scarring similar to emphysema), even though symptoms or a diagnosis may not occur until decades after exposure.<\/p>\r\n

When the dangers of asbestos exposure became more well-known in the 1960s and 1970s, the states and federal government began regulating asbestos, with most uses banned by 1990. Unfortunately, many structures, such as popcorn ceilings<\/a>, roofing, and pipes still have asbestos-containing material (ACM) in them. For this reason, there are many regulations which govern the asbestos removal process during renovations and demolitions.<\/p>\r\n

Asbestos Laws in Kentucky<\/h2>\r\n

Since asbestos exposure poses such serious health effects<\/a>, Kentucky and the federal government have enacted asbestos laws and regulations to protect workers and the public. For example, before beginning renovations or demolitions, you must submit notification<\/a> to the Division for Air Quality, and those working with asbestos-containing material must apply for and receive certification<\/a>. And while single homes and apartment buildings with four or fewer units are exempt from many Kentucky asbestos regulations, it\u2019s wise to at least have an asbestos inspection done before beginning major work on your home.<\/p>\r\n

In general, Kentucky regulations adopt or echo the federal standards found in the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants<\/a> (NESHAP), the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act<\/a> (AHERA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration<\/a> (OSHA) asbestos regulations. The following chart provides some of the key sections of the federal and Kentucky asbestos regulations, as well as relevant regulatory agencies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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