Asbestos Professionals
Asbestos Work Outdoors
Does MDH regulate asbestosrelated work outside a building?
Yes. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regulates the project if the asbestos-containing material (ACM) is located outside the foundation, the curtain walls, or roof of a facility and is above grade
AND
the asbestos-related work (ARW) you will be performing on friable ACM, or ACM that you will make friable, is in an amount that meets or exceeds:
- 260 linear feet; or
- 160 square feet; or
- 35 cubic feet
OR
the total amount of all friable ACM to be disturbed in the facility during the calendar year will be greater than:
- 260 linear feet; or
- 160 square feet; or
- 35 cubic feet
What is required for outdoor work?
If the project is regulated by MDH, then the following items are required:
- the work must be performed by a licensed asbestos contractor;
- certified site supervisors and workers must be used;
- the contractor must notify MDH of the work and obtain a permit;
- the work area must be posted with asbestos warning signs;
- all asbestos waste must be properly handled
What if I'm working outside a residence?
MDH regulates the project if the ACM is located outside the foundation, the curtain walls, or roof of a residence and is above grade
AND
the asbestos-related work (ARW) you will be performing on friable ACM, or ACM that you will make friable, is in an amount that meets or exceeds:
- 10 linear feet; or
- 6 square feet; or
- 1 cubic foot
then all the previous requirements apply:
- licensed contractor;
- certified site supervisors and workers;
- notification and permit;
- and proper waste handling
IMPORTANT: Residential amounts exclude roofing, siding, flooring and ceilings in residences with four or fewer dwelling units.
How do I find out more information?
For more information about asbestos, contact the Asbestos Program at MDH through the internet or by telephone at (651) 201-4620.
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