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Once Asbestos has made it's way to the landfill, how is it properly disposed of?
Must be disposed of in sealed bags or drums and covered in 6 inches of dirt within 24 hours.
How many samples are required for a space 1000 square feet - 5000 square feet?
5 samples
Does the EPA recommend all ACBM to be identified?
Yes, (Meanwhile AHERA only requires friable materials to be assessed)
How many types of air HVAC systems are there?
2, single duct and double duct
What type of analytical technique is used to analyze bulk samples
PLM- Polarized Light Microscopy
What are the 3 categories ACBM can be placed in?
Surfacing, TSI (Thermal Systems Insulation), Misc
What is the protection factor of a Full face Mask?
50
What does AHERA stand for?
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
What is a Functional Space?
Spatially distinct unit within a building
OSHA reference method stipulates an air flow rate of___________?
0.5 liters - 2.5 liters per minutes for a 25 mm cassette
Under Ahera, All LEA's must have a management plan in place by.
July 1989
Which regulation defines asbestos containing construction material as more than 0.1% asbestos?
Cal-OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard
What are horizontal pipes in a plumbing system called? Vertical Pipes?
Horizontal pipes = Runs
Vertical pipes = Risers
When is the building inspector's report due to the management planner?
,30 days after survey
How long must an employer keep medical records for each employee?
Duration of employment plus 30 years
Maximum allowable level of carbon monoxide in grade D air?
10 PPM
Where does asbestos come from?
From the Earth's Crust - comes from metamorphic rock, rock that has changed under extreme
pressure from the earth.
What is required in an asbestos medical examination?
-Medical questionnaire
-Pulmonary function test
-Physical exam
-Chest X-Ray
When did the EPA ban the use of asbestos for decorative purposes?
1978
How long are fit test records kept for by an employer?
3 years
Which regulation specifies the need for a California Asbestos Site Surveillance Technician &
Consultant?
CCR Title 8 Section 1529
What is the Excursion Limit?
1.0 f/cc per 30 minute TWA
What is a section drawing?
Drawing cut through the building or sections of a building vertically
When does AHERA require school to conduct a re-inspection of the facility?
Every 3 years
Can you Homogenize functional spaces in AHERA school inspection?
No, AHERA requires each functional space to be separately assessed,
A claims made policy only covers?
A claim if the claim is made while the policy is in force
What does the EPA require schools to do?
, Identify all ACBM (Friable only)
How many systems are there to a house?
4 systems
-Structural system
-Mechanical system
-Plumbing system
-Electrical system
What year are employers & building owners required to identify TSI & surfacing materials in
buildings?
1980 (Federal)
Socal- no cut off
What does NESHAP stand for?
National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air pollutants
Is there a prerequisite to becoming a building inspector?
Yes, must take management planner course (2 days)
What percentage must it be for materials to be classified as significant damage?
10% if distributed throughout entire area or if localized area greater than 25%
Who is responsible for completing functional space report?
Building inspector
Where would an inspector look to understand abbreviations of a drawing?
In the Schedule
What does AHERA apply to?
All K-12 public &Private schools
How many samples should be taken for misc. materials?
It is up to the building inspector
What are drawings on the building as viewed from above called?
Plans
What is an elevation drawing of a building?
A drawing of the building viewed horizontally
How many samples are required for a space <1000 Square feet?
3 samples
Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
Once Asbestos has made it's way to the landfill, how is it properly disposed of?
Must be disposed of in sealed bags or drums and covered in 6 inches of dirt within 24 hours.
How many samples are required for a space 1000 square feet - 5000 square feet?
5 samples
Does the EPA recommend all ACBM to be identified?
Yes, (Meanwhile AHERA only requires friable materials to be assessed)
How many types of air HVAC systems are there?
2, single duct and double duct
What type of analytical technique is used to analyze bulk samples
PLM- Polarized Light Microscopy
What are the 3 categories ACBM can be placed in?
Surfacing, TSI (Thermal Systems Insulation), Misc
What is the protection factor of a Full face Mask?
50
What does AHERA stand for?
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
What is a Functional Space?
Spatially distinct unit within a building
OSHA reference method stipulates an air flow rate of___________?
0.5 liters - 2.5 liters per minutes for a 25 mm cassette
Under Ahera, All LEA's must have a management plan in place by.
July 1989
Which regulation defines asbestos containing construction material as more than 0.1% asbestos?
Cal-OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard
What are horizontal pipes in a plumbing system called? Vertical Pipes?
Horizontal pipes = Runs
Vertical pipes = Risers
When is the building inspector's report due to the management planner?
,30 days after survey
How long must an employer keep medical records for each employee?
Duration of employment plus 30 years
Maximum allowable level of carbon monoxide in grade D air?
10 PPM
Where does asbestos come from?
From the Earth's Crust - comes from metamorphic rock, rock that has changed under extreme
pressure from the earth.
What is required in an asbestos medical examination?
-Medical questionnaire
-Pulmonary function test
-Physical exam
-Chest X-Ray
When did the EPA ban the use of asbestos for decorative purposes?
1978
How long are fit test records kept for by an employer?
3 years
Which regulation specifies the need for a California Asbestos Site Surveillance Technician &
Consultant?
CCR Title 8 Section 1529
What is the Excursion Limit?
1.0 f/cc per 30 minute TWA
What is a section drawing?
Drawing cut through the building or sections of a building vertically
When does AHERA require school to conduct a re-inspection of the facility?
Every 3 years
Can you Homogenize functional spaces in AHERA school inspection?
No, AHERA requires each functional space to be separately assessed,
A claims made policy only covers?
A claim if the claim is made while the policy is in force
What does the EPA require schools to do?
, Identify all ACBM (Friable only)
How many systems are there to a house?
4 systems
-Structural system
-Mechanical system
-Plumbing system
-Electrical system
What year are employers & building owners required to identify TSI & surfacing materials in
buildings?
1980 (Federal)
Socal- no cut off
What does NESHAP stand for?
National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air pollutants
Is there a prerequisite to becoming a building inspector?
Yes, must take management planner course (2 days)
What percentage must it be for materials to be classified as significant damage?
10% if distributed throughout entire area or if localized area greater than 25%
Who is responsible for completing functional space report?
Building inspector
Where would an inspector look to understand abbreviations of a drawing?
In the Schedule
What does AHERA apply to?
All K-12 public &Private schools
How many samples should be taken for misc. materials?
It is up to the building inspector
What are drawings on the building as viewed from above called?
Plans
What is an elevation drawing of a building?
A drawing of the building viewed horizontally
How many samples are required for a space <1000 Square feet?
3 samples
