Demolition Permit

Asbestos Building

Demolition Notification

State of Maine

Department of Environmental Protection Lead & Asbestos Hazard Prevention Program 17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 TEL (207) 287-7688 FAX (207) 287-6220

Notice

FORM D

Page 1 of 2 2017

Prior to demolition, building owners must determine if there is any asbestos-containing material(s) (ACM) in the building. An "asbestos inspection" by a MDEP-licensed Asbestos Consultant is required for all buildings regardless of construction date, except single-family homes and residential buildings with 2-4 units built after 1980. In lieu of an asbestos inspection, pre-1981 residential buildings with 2-4 units can be surveyed to identify possible ACM by someone knowledgeable about ACM, such as a code enforcement officer or building inspector.

If your project involves the demolition of a single family residence or a residential building with less than 5 units, please answer the following questions to determine whether you need to have your inspection performed by a MDEP-licensed Asbestos Consultant:

Does this demolition/renovation project involve more than ONE residential building at the same site with the same owner?

☐ Yes

□ No

Is this building currently being used, or has it EVER been used, as a commercial, government, daycare, office, church, charitable or other non-profit place of business?

Is this building to be demolished as part of a highway or road-widening project?

Is this building part of a building cooperative, apartment or condo building?

□ Yes

□ No

□ Yes

□ No

□ Yes

□ No

Is this building used for military housing?

Have other residences or non-residential buildings at this site been scheduled to be demolished now, or in the future, as part of a larger project?

☐ Yes

□ No

Yes

Is more than ONE building to be lifted from its foundation and relocated?

☐ Yes

☐ No

Will this building be intentionally burned for the purpose of demolition or fire department training?

☐ Yes

☐ No

If you answer "no" to all the questions above, your building can be inspected by a knowledgeable non- licensed person as applicable.

Any "yes" answers to the above questions requires an inspection by a MDEP-licensed Asbestos Consultant.

Important Notice

Before you can demolish any building, including single-family residences, all asbestos materials must be removed from the building. The removal of those materials must be done by a MDEP-licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor, except single-family homeowners may remove some asbestos under certain circumstances (Contact MDEP for more information).

With the exception of a single family home, building owners are required to submit the Asbestos Building Demolition Notification to the MDEP at least five (5) working days prior to the demolition EVEN IF NO ASBESTOS is present.

Asbestos Building

Demolition

Notification

State of Maine

Department of Environmental Protection Lead & Asbestos Hazard Prevention Program 17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 TEL (207) 287-7688 FAX (207) 287-6220

FORM D

Page 2 of 2 2017

Inspection/Survey Results:

Were asbestos-containing building materials identified or presumed positive?

If Yes, is the removal of ACM subject to MDEP asbestos regulations?

If No, explain WHY NOT:

property address:

asbestos survey/inspection performed by: (name & address)

telephone:

property owner: (name & address)

telephone:

demolition start date:

building description:

pre-1981 residential with 2-4 units post1980 residential with 2-4 units other:

asbestos abatement contractor

telephone:

demolition contractor: (name & address)

telephone:

demolition end date:

□ Yes

Yes

Whenever more than 3 square feet or 3 linear feet of ACM is identified, the ACM must be abated in accordance with the Maine Asbestos Management Regulations by a DEP-licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor. This includes materials presumed to be ACM. Check www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/asbestos/index.htm for a listing of asbestos contractors.

Prior to issuing a local demolition permit, the MDEP requests that municipalities have applicants for municipal demolition permits complete this form and fax it to the MDEP at 207-287-6220. Municipalities should not issue local demolition permits if the required asbestos inspection or survey has not been performed and identified ACM removed.

This demolition notification does not take the place of the Asbestos Project Notification if applicable

Print Name: Owner/Agent

Telephone #

I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS CORRECT

Tille

Signature

FAX #

Date

Demolition/Renovation Asbestos Inspection Requirements

Commonly Asked Questions for Commercial/Public Buildings And Buildings Housing 5 or more Dwelling Units or Leased/Rental Units

Question: My reno/demo project is in a library building. Do I need to hire an inspector to perform an inspection for asbestos before I can begin the work?

Response: Yes. Public and Industrial use buildings are considered commercial. This means a Maine certified/licensed Asbestos Inspector must perform an inspection for asbestos-containing material (ACM) prior to commencement of work. If asbestos is identified removal by a Maine licensed Asbestos Contractor is required. In addition the project must be notified according to Maine asbestos regulations. This applies to all commercial buildings regardless of age unless documents exist that show no asbestos is present, such as a previous inspection report or letter from an architect verifying that no asbestos materials were used in the building construction.

Note: In lieu of any required inspection you may assume suspect material to be positive for asbestos and have it removed accordingly. You may never assume material to be non-asbestos.

Question: I am renovating a single family dwelling that was at one time used for commercial purposes. Do I need to have the building inspected?

Response: Yes. If the single family dwelling is currently or has ever been used as a commercial, government, daycare, office, church, charitable or other non-profit place of business it must be inspected as above.

Single family residences that were never used for commercial purposes, and residential dwellings constructed after 1980 that consist of two (2) to four (4) units, are exempt from the inspection requirement of Maine's Asbestos Regulations; however home owners should conduct a walk through of the building to identify any suspect asbestos-containing building materials. Homeowners are responsible for any disturbance of ACM in amounts greater than 3 square or 3 linear feet. If suspect material is found the homeowner should contact the Maine DEP, a licensed asbestos consultant or contractor for help.

Question: I am renovating an apartment building that has less than 5 units. Do I need to hire a state licensed inspection company?

Response: If the building was constructed before 1981 and consists of 2 to 4 dwelling units or leased/rental units you may do one of the following:

Have an inspection for ACM performed by a Maine licensed Asbestos Inspector,

Have the inspection performed by a person familiar with ACM (such as a code enforcement officer or building inspector),or

You may assume any suspect material to be asbestos and have those materials removed in accordance with state rules.

Question: What are suspect ACM materials?

Response: Suspect asbestos-containing building materials include thermal system insulation, ceiling tile, exterior cementitious siding, rigid panels, attic and wall insulation, vinyl floor tile and resilient floor covering (linoleum). Specific building materials that do not require inspection, sampling, and analysis for asbestos include: wood, fiberglass, glass, plastic, metal, laminates, and gypsum board when joint compound was used only as a filler and not as a layered component, and exterior caulkings and glazings.

Question: Are there any other materials regulated in Maine that must be removed from a building prior to demolition?

Ponse: Any identified hazardous waste and other universal wastes should be part of any pre-demolition site assessment and cleanup phase. For instance it is illegal to dispose of PCB's and mercury-containing products in Maine. Fluorescent light fixtures made before 1980 contain a ballast that has PCB's in it. The most common mercury-containing products found in buildings are thermostats and fluorescent light bulbs. Check the Maine DEP website at www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/ for locations and businesses that will recycle these "universal wastes."

If you have any questions on asbestos, or state and federal asbestos regulations, please call the DEP's Lead & Asbestos Hazard Prevention Program at (207) 287- 7688.

An up-to-date list of DEP-licensed asbestos contractors and consultants is available from the department by calling (207) 287-7688 or on the internet at