ASTM E1368-23
(Practice)Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice applies to response actions for all types of asbestos-containing materials, including surfacing materials, thermal systems insulation, and miscellaneous materials, whether friable or not, regardless of the quantities involved and the reason for conducting the response action.
5.1.1 Abatement for the purpose of removing asbestos-containing materials or encapsulating or enclosing them, regardless of the engineering controls and work practices used, requires performance of visual inspections as described in this practice.
5.1.2 Operations and maintenance (O&M) activities, such as removal, encapsulation, or enclosure of asbestos-containing materials incidental to repair or replacement of a component, clean-up of debris from a fiber release episode, or other preventive measures, require the performance of visual inspections as described in this practice. See Managing Asbestos in Place7 and Guidance Manual.
5.1.3 This practice applies to response actions performed under a contract from the building owner, as well as to work performed by the building owner's staff.
5.2 The specific objectives of the visual inspection process before, during, and at the conclusion of an asbestos abatement project are: to review the extent of asbestos-containing material (ACM) within the scope of work, to monitor performance of the work, and to verify if visible residue, dust or debris, or unremoved material are absent at the completion of removal and clean-up activities.
5.2.1 The visual inspection process is used to evaluate all four aspects of an asbestos abatement project as follows:
5.2.1.1 Extent of ACM within Scope of Work—The building survey which is intended to locate and quantify asbestos-containing materials is not properly called a “visual inspection” within the context of this practice. To define the extent of ACM involved, a building survey is a necessary prelude to the first step of the visual inspection process. The building survey, which ma...
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for performing visual inspections of asbestos response actions to:
1.1.1 Establish the extent of the required work before it begins;
1.1.2 Determine the progress and quality of the work and evaluate the completeness of the response action; and
1.1.3 Evaluate the cleanliness of the work area prior to final air testing for clearance (if performed), and subsequent to dismantling of critical barriers.
1.2 This practice can be used on an abatement project, or for operations and maintenance (O&M) work, performed by the building owner's staff. It can also be used in conjunction with contract documents between the building owner and other parties involved in an abatement project.
Note 1: Standard contract documents (such as AIA and EJCDC documents) define contractual relationships and responsibilities for projects within the construction industry. Asbestos abatement projects differ from traditional construction projects in the manner of their design and execution, as well as in the type and level of oversight required to substantiate their successful completion. Non-traditional responsibilities are given to the building owner, project designer, and abatement contractor by this practice. Furthermore, responsibilities related to project oversight, inspections, and approvals are placed upon an additional non-traditional representative of the building owner; the project monitor, as defined by this practice. All parties are cautioned that the subject authorities and corresponding responsibilities be understood, mutually agreed upon, and correspondingly addressed with appropriate modifications, if necessary, to the contract documents for a specific project.
1.3 This practice provides the following information:
1.3.1 The objectives of the visual inspection process;
1.3.2 The responsibilities and qualifications of the individuals involved in the visual inspections;
1.3.3 The...
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E1368 − 23
Standard Practice for
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Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1368; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.3.5 The criteria for certifying work as complete on the
basis of the visual inspections.
1.1 This practice covers procedures for performing visual
inspections of asbestos response actions to: 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
1.1.1 Establish the extent of the required work before it as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
begins; conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
1.1.2 Determine the progress and quality of the work and and are not considered standard.
evaluate the completeness of the response action; and
1.5 Warning—Asbestos fibers are acknowledged carcino-
1.1.3 Evaluate the cleanliness of the work area prior to final
gens. Breathing asbestos fibers can result in disease of the
air testing for clearance (if performed), and subsequent to
lungs including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
dismantling of critical barriers.
Precautions in this standard practice should be taken to avoid
1.2 This practice can be used on an abatement project, or for creating and breathing airborne asbestos particles from mate-
operations and maintenance (O&M) work, performed by the rials known or suspected to contain asbestos. See 2.2 for
building owner’s staff. It can also be used in conjunction with regulatory requirements addressing asbestos.
contract documents between the building owner and other
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
parties involved in an abatement project.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NOTE 1—Standard contract documents (such as AIA and EJCDC
documents) define contractual relationships and responsibilities for proj- priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ects within the construction industry. Asbestos abatement projects differ
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
from traditional construction projects in the manner of their design and
For specific safety statements, see 12.2.
execution, as well as in the type and level of oversight required to
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
substantiate their successful completion. Non-traditional responsibilities
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
are given to the building owner, project designer, and abatement contrac-
tor by this practice. Furthermore, responsibilities related to project ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
oversight, inspections, and approvals are placed upon an additional
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
non-traditional representative of the building owner; the project monitor,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
as defined by this practice. All parties are cautioned that the subject
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
authorities and corresponding responsibilities be understood, mutually
agreed upon, and correspondingly addressed with appropriate
2. Referenced Documents
modifications, if necessary, to the contract documents for a specific
project.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 This practice provides the following information:
D7521 Test Method for Determination of Asbestos in Soil
1.3.1 The objectives of the visual inspection process;
D7712 Terminology for Sampling and Analysis of Asbestos
1.3.2 The responsibilities and qualifications of the individu-
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
als involved in the visual inspections;
E1494 Practice for Testing Physical Properties of Friable
1.3.3 The schedule of visual inspection activities during an
Surfacing Materials
abatement project and O&M work;
E2356 Practice for Comprehensive Building Asbestos Sur-
1.3.4 The inspection procedures for the various types of
veys
abatement work and O&M tasks; and
E2394 Practice for Maintenance, Renovation, and Repair of
Installed Asbestos Cement Products
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.07 on Sampling, Analysis,
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Management of Asbestos, and Other Microscopic Particles. For referenced ASTM s
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Designation: E1368 − 14 E1368 − 23
Standard Practice for
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Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1368; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers procedures for performing visual inspections of asbestos response actions to:
1.1.1 Establish the extent of the required work before it begins;
1.1.2 Determine the progress and quality of the work and evaluate the completeness of the response action; and
1.1.3 Evaluate the cleanliness of the work area prior to final air testing for clearance (if performed), and subsequent to dismantling
of critical barriers.
1.2 This practice can be used on an abatement project, or for operations and maintenance (O&M) work, performed by the building
owner’s staff. It can also be used in conjunction with contract documents between the building owner and other parties involved
in an abatement project.
NOTE 1—Standard contract documents (such as AIA and EJCDC documents) define contractual relationships and responsibilities for projects within the
construction industry. Asbestos abatement projects differ from traditional construction projects in the manner of their design and execution, as well as
in the type and level of oversight required to substantiate their successful completion. Non-traditional responsibilities are given to the building owner,
project designer, and abatement contractor by this practice. Furthermore, responsibilities related to project oversight, inspections, and approvals are placed
upon an additional non-traditional representative of the building owner; the project monitor, as defined by this practice. All parties are cautioned that the
subject authorities and corresponding responsibilities be understood, mutually agreed upon, and correspondingly addressed with appropriate
modifications, if necessary, to the contract documents for a specific project.
1.3 This practice provides the following information:
1.3.1 The objectives of the visual inspection process;
1.3.2 The responsibilities and qualifications of the individuals involved in the visual inspections;
1.3.3 The schedule of visual inspection activities during an abatement project and O&M work;
1.3.4 The inspection procedures for the various types of abatement work and O&M tasks; and
1.3.5 The criteria for certifying work as complete on the basis of the visual inspections.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.07 on Sampling and Analysis of
AsbestosSampling, Analysis, Management of Asbestos, and Other Microscopic Particles.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2014May 1, 2023. Published February 2014June 2023. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20112014 as
E1368 – 11.E1368 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/E1368-14.10.1520/E1368-23.
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1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 Warning—Asbestos fibers are acknowledged carcinogens. Breathing asbestos fibers can result in disease of the lungs
including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Precautions in this standard practice should be taken to avoid creating and
breathing airborne asbestos particles from materials known or suspected to contain asbestos. See 2.2 for regulatory requirements
addressing asbestos.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety statements, see 12.2.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization
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