Epa Asbestos Floor Tile

In 1991 this regulation was overturned by the fifth circuit court of appeals.

Epa asbestos floor tile. On july 12 1989 the epa issued a final rule banning most asbestos containing products. Loving re removal of asbestos containing mastic beneath floor tile june 3 1988 pdf 2 pp 63 k letter to c. The epa asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources exposure and health effects what to do if you suspect asbestos training and laws and regulations. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page.

Letters and guidance from the applicability determination index that clarify how the asbestos neshap applies to the removal of asbestos containing floor tiles and mastic. Consequently many pre 1970s homes probably have vinyl floor tiles that contain toxic asbestos fibers. However as a result of the court s decision only a few asbestos containing products remain banned. If you cannot avoid walking through the area have it cleaned with a wet mop.

Asbestos has also been used in a wide range of manufactured goods mostly in building materials roofing shingles ceiling and floor tiles paper products and asbestos cement products friction products automobile clutch brake and transmission parts heat resistant fabrics packaging gaskets and coatings. We also seen very small asphalt asbestos floor tiles in a 1 1 2 size bonded to a jute backer fabric. Fancy re removal of asbestos containing floor tile mastic july 13 1990. If you suspect a material within your home might contain asbestos for example floor tile ceiling tile or old p ipe wrap and the material is damaged fraying or falling apart or if you are planning on performing a renovation that would disturb the material the epa recommends that you have it sampled by a properly trained and accredited asbestos professional inspector.

As long as these asbestos containing tiles are not broken torn or removed the asbestos does not present a high risk. Persons subject to the rule are required to notify epa at least 90 days before commencing any manufacturing importing or processing of asbestos or asbestos containing products. Epa is not allowing new uses of asbestos. See epa s about pdf page to learn more.

The same is true of commercial and industrial buildings built during this time including many public schools. Sanding sawing drilling or tearing the tiles out however can release fibers into the air. Don t track material that could contain asbestos through the house. Asbestos floor tiles will not release toxic fibers and pose a health risk unless they are disturbed.

If the material is from a damaged area or if a large area must be cleaned call an asbestos professional. See asbestos ban and phase out federal register notices. Products like certain asbestos vinyl floor tiles insulation and other building materials as well as clothing and manufacturing products are prohibited from being produced and sold before epa reviews them and puts in place any necessary restrictions or prohibits use.