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Rhode Island Asbestos Regulations<\/h1>\n
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Asbestos was once widely used in construction and other industries where fire-resistance is crucial, but its use was largely phased out once its severe health risks became well-established. A fibrous, naturally occurring mineral, asbestos<\/a> can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other serious illnesses<\/a> when inhaled. Although it is no longer used in new products, asbestos still remains hidden in old buildings and only becomes a problem when exposed to the air, typically during demolitions and renovations.<\/p>\r\n

The following chart highlights Rhode Island’s regulations pertaining to asbestos abatement projects and licensing requirements.<\/p>\r\n

Rhode Island Asbestos Regulations: The Basics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
Statutes and Codes<\/b><\/td>\r\n
Asbestos Regulatory Agencies<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Federal:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n

Asbestos-Related Prohibitions<\/b><\/td>\r\n
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  • No asbestos abatement project shall be undertaken unless the Asbestos Contractor is licensed<\/b> with the Agency and an asbestos abatement plan has been approved<\/b> by the Agency.<\/li>\r\n
  • No on-site work for an approved asbestos abatement project may be conducted unless at least one of the Asbestos Contractor’s licensed Asbestos Abatement Site Supervisors and an individual certified by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and basic first-aid are physically present on the job site<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n
  • No owner shall allow any person to be exposed to friable asbestos materials<\/b> when such exposure is a violation of the provisions of the Act, these regulations or the indoor non-occupational air exposure standard.<\/li>\r\n
  • No building or demolition permit involving asbestos abatement shall be issued by any municipal or state official unless the application for the permit includes a certified copy of an approved abatement plan<\/b> and a certified copy of the license of the Asbestos Contractor<\/b> who shall undertake the work.<\/li>\r\n
  • Individuals certified only for spot repairs shall not undertake any asbestos abatement project which is: (1) larger than the size limits<\/b> for a Spot Repair as defined by the regulations; or (2) in buildings other than those specifically authorized<\/b> on their Certification.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Asbestos Abatement Plan and Notification Requirements<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Building owner\/operator must submit an Asbestos Start Work Notification<\/a> at least 10 working days prior to on-site work.<\/p>\r\n

Building owner\/operator must submit an Asbestos Abatement Plan<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n

Asbestos Contractor Licensing Requirements<\/b><\/td>\r\n

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Additional Forms and Applications<\/b><\/td>\r\n