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(5) For all of these purposes, in-plant operations are asbestos projects as defined in Section 56-2.1 of this Part. (6) There is a limited exemption from other Code Rule 56 work practices where all of the following conditions are met: (i) the project takes place within the premises of the nonpublic employer: (ii) the project takes place in an area to which persons other than those directly involved in the work shall not have access during the course of the work; (iii) the project is performed in a manner consistent with current OSHA regulations: (iv) the project is performed in a manner which shall not expose the public to airborne fiber concentrations exceeding background levels or .01 fibers per cubic centimeter, whichever is greater: and (V) the project: (a) involves encapsulation, enclosure, removal, repair, disturbance or handling of less than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet of asbestos or asbestos material and work is performed by employees of the employer: or (b) involves the encapsulation, enclosure, removal, disturbance. repair or handling of NOB asbestos materials. If the materials listed in this clause are involved and no asbestos material will be rendered friable during abatement, an employer may employ an outside asbestos abatement contractor (i.e., the work need not be performed by employees of such employer.) (d) In-plant Operations Regulated Abatement Work Area. Every location where an in-plant operation is performed shall be considered to be a regulated abatement work area for purposes of this Subpart. (e) Licensing, Notification and Certification. Asbestos contractors and other individuals engaged in asbestos projects conducted under this Subpart shall comply with the requirements of Subpart 56-3 of this Part. (f) Failure to Meet “In-Plant Operations” Criteria. If, at any time prior to, during or subsequent to the asbestos project, conditions are such that any of the criteria of Subdivision (c) of this Section are not met, all anticipated, current and further work or activity on such project shall be conducted in accordance with all requirements of Industrial Code Rule 56.

12 NYCRR56 Subpart 11, Page 95

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