Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 52-3-.05

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 52-3-.05 - Criteria for Licensing Asbestos Roofing Contractors

To become licensed under this Rule, the contractor shall submit documentation meeting or exceeding the following criteria:

(a) Satisfactory completion of a training course in the removal and encapsulation of friable and potentially friable asbestos-containing material as described in Rule 52-4-.01. This training course to have been completed within 48 months prior to submittal of application;

(b) Reliability in performance of general contracting activities;

(c) Prior experience in performing asbestos roofing activities as demonstrated through the submission of information that the applicant has successfully completed or supervised three previous asbestos roofing projects. Performance under a temporary license will be evaluated as the basis for a full license;

(d) Current in use satisfactory written standard operating procedures for employee respiratory protection, overall work practices, worker and public protection practices and bulk and air sampling procedures for asbestos roofing activities.

(e) Factors to be Considered. In assessing an applicant's competence in the performance of asbestos roofing activities, the Board shall consider the following information which shall be provided in the application:

1. Description of any asbestos roofing activities conducted by the applicant that have been terminated prior to completion including the circumstances of the termination;

2. A list of any contractural penalties that the applicant has paid for breach or noncompliance with contract specifications for asbestos roofing activities;

3. Identification of any citations levied against the applicant by any Federal, State, or local governmental agencies for violations relating to asbestos abatement;

4. A description of all legal proceedings, law suits, or claims that have been filed or levied against the applicant for asbestos-related activities.

5. Training process for applicant's employees in the hazards and procedures of asbestos roofing activities.

6. The availability of personal and public protective equipment appropriate to asbestos roofing activity.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 52-3-.05

The Georgia Asbestos Safety Act, O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-12-1,et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Criteria for Licensing Asbestos Roofing Contractors" was filed on September 13, 1988; effective October 3, 1988.