CHAPTER 618 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

NAC 618.893 “Project for spot repairs” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Project for spot repairs” means any activity for the abatement of asbestos which encompasses not more than 25 linear feet of material containing asbestos located on pipes or ducts or not more than 10 square f…

NAC 618.894 “Project for the abatement of asbestos” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Project for the abatement of asbestos” means any activity for the abatement of asbestos involving more than 25 linear feet of material containing asbestos located on pipes or ducts or more than 1…

NAC 618.895 “Removal” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Removal” means the stripping of any material containing asbestos from surfaces or components of a structure. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Industrial Relations, 12-19-89, eff. 1-1-90)

NAC 618.896 “Renovation” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Renovation” means altering in any way one or more components of a structure. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Industrial Relations, 12-19-89, eff. 1-1-90)

NAC 618.897 “Repair” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Repair” means the restoration of material containing asbestos that has been damaged, to seal exposed areas where asbestos fibers may be released. The term includes the repair of enclosures around materials containing asbestos.…

NAC 618.898 “Structural member” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Structural member” means any part of a structure which supports a load, including beams, walls which support loads and walls which do not support loads. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Industrial Relations, 12-19-89, eff.…

NAC 618.899 “Structure” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Structure” means any man-made object composed of a number of parts that are interdependent and form a definite pattern of organization, including any internal or external mechanical systems. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Indust…

NAC 618.900 “Supervisor” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Supervisor” means any abatement worker who is licensed by the Enforcement Section to be a contractor’s competent person. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Industrial Relations, 12-19-89, eff. 1-1-90)

NAC 618.9005 “Surfacing material” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Surfacing material” means material that is sprayed or troweled on or otherwise applied to a surface. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R142-98, eff. 2-28-2000)

NAC 618.9015 “Thermal system insulation” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Thermal system insulation” means material applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts or structural components to prevent the loss or gain of heat. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relat…

NAC 618.902 “Training course approved by the EPA” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Training course approved by the EPA” means a training course approved by the EPA pursuant to the Model Contractor Accreditation Plan for States contained in Appendix C of Subpart E of Part 763 of T…

NAC 618.903 “Training day” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “Training day” means a day of training equal to 8 hours, including breaks and lunch. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Industrial Relations, 12-19-89, eff. 1-1-90)

NAC 618.904 “TSCA” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.760) “TSCA” means the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2643. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Industrial Relations, 12-19-89, eff. 1-1-90)

NAC 618.906 Adoption by reference of certain provisions of Code of Federal Regulations and other publications. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) The Division hereby adopts by reference: 1. Appendix A of Subpart E of Part 763 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, published…

NAC 618.907 Limitations on exposure of persons to asbestos; notice of excess levels in building by owner; notice of excess levels in building or facility by consultant providing services regarding control of asbestos; compliance of owner with requirements for communication of haz…

NAC 618.910 Application for initial license; notice of change of address; period of validity of license. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. A person who wishes to apply for an initial license as a contractor, supervisor, abatement worker or consultant must submit a signed, comple…

NAC 618.911 Action by Enforcement Section on application for license or renewal. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. Within 30 days after receiving an application for a license or the renewal of a license, the Enforcement Section will notify the applicant of any deficiencies in th…

NAC 618.912 Grounds for denial of application for license or renewal. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) The Enforcement Section may deny an application for an initial license or the renewal of a license if an applicant fails to demonstrate competency in the field of asbestos abatem…

NAC 618.913 Renewal of license: Generally. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. A licensee must submit an application for the renewal of his or her license before the license expires. 2. An application for the renewal of a license must be submitted on a form provided by the Enforce…

NAC 618.914 Renewal of license: Fee. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765, 618.770) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the renewal fee for: (a) A contractor is $200. (b) A supervisor is $50. (c) An abatement worker is $25. (d) A consultant is $100. 2. The fee for the firs…

NAC 618.915 Licensing of persons authorized to act in other states. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) A person who is authorized to act as a consultant or to engage in an activity for the abatement of asbestos in another state may submit an application to the Enforcement Section fo…

NAC 618.9155 Contractors: License required; qualified employees; compliance. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. A project for the abatement of asbestos must be performed by a contractor who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of NAC 618.850 to 618.986, inclusive. 2. Such a con…

NAC 618.916 Contractors: Prerequisites to obtaining license; fee. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) To obtain a license as a contractor, an applicant must: 1. Provide evidence of at least 2 years of experience working in projects for the abatement of asbestos; 2. Provide proof that…

NAC 618.917 Contractors: Training and examination. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) Each initial training course, refresher training course and examination for contractors must comply with the requirements set forth in Appendix C of Subpart E of 40 C.F.R. Part 763. (Added to NAC b…

NAC 618.918 Contractors: Requirements for maintenance of license. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) To maintain his or her license, a contractor must: 1. Ensure that proper notification of any proposed project for the abatement of asbestos is given in writing to the Enforcement Sec…

NAC 618.919 Contractors: Permission to act as limited contractor. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. A person who has complied with all of the requirements to be a contractor, except the requirements relating to experience, may apply to the Enforcement Section for permission to b…

NAC 618.920 Supervisors: Prerequisites to obtaining license; fee. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765, 618.770) To be licensed as a supervisor, an applicant must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age. 2. Provide evidence of at least 4 months of experience working in projects for the abateme…

NAC 618.921 Supervisors: Training and examination. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) Each initial training course, refresher training course and examination for supervisors must comply with the requirements set forth in Appendix C of Subpart E of 40 C.F.R. Part 763. (Added to NAC b…

NAC 618.922 Supervisors: Location of current license. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) A licensed supervisor shall keep his or her current license at the location at which the licensed supervisor is performing activities for the abatement of asbestos. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Ind…

NAC 618.923 Supervisors: Permission to act as probationary supervisor. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. A person who has complied with all the requirements to be a supervisor, except for the requirements relating to experience, may apply to the Enforcement Section for permissio…

NAC 618.924 Abatement workers: Prerequisites to obtaining license; fee. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765, 618.770) To be licensed as an abatement worker, an applicant must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, provide evidence of the succ…

NAC 618.925 Abatement workers: Training and examination. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) Each initial training course, refresher training course and examination for abatement workers must comply with the requirements set forth in Appendix C of Subpart E of 40 C.F.R. Part 763. (Ad…

NAC 618.926 Abatement workers: Location of current license. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) A licensed abatement worker shall keep his or her current license at the location at which the licensed abatement worker is performing activities for the abatement of asbestos. (Added to N…

NAC 618.927 Consultants: Licensing requirements; fee. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765, 618.770) 1. A person shall not provide any services as a consultant within the State without first obtaining a license from the Division. 2. To obtain a license as a consultant: (a) An applicati…

NAC 618.928 Consultants: Services which may be provided. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) Services provided by a consultant include, but are not limited to: 1. Performing surveys to determine if materials containing asbestos are present and to what extent they are present, and pre…

NAC 618.929 Consultants: Location of current license. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) A licensed consultant shall keep his or her current license at the location at which the licensed consultant is providing services as a consultant. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Industrial Relations…

NAC 618.930 Consultants: Accreditation in particular disciplines. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. A consultant may be accredited in any of the following disciplines: (a) Inspector. (b) Management planner. (c) Project designer. (d) Monitor. 2. A consultant may engage in one or …

NAC 618.9305 Inspectors: Requirements for performance of certain inspections; exceptions. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who inspects a building or structure for material containing asbestos or who collects samples of mat…

NAC 618.931 Inspectors: Qualifications for accreditation. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) To qualify for accreditation as an inspector, a licensed consultant must: 1. Provide evidence of 1 year of experience as an inspector or inspector trainee; 2. Provide evidence of the success…

NAC 618.932 Inspectors: Training and examination. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) Each initial training course, refresher training course and examination for inspectors must comply with the requirements set forth in Appendix C of Subpart E of 40 C.F.R. Part 763. (Added to NAC by …

NAC 618.933 Inspectors: Services that may be provided. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) A licensed consultant who is accredited as an inspector may: 1. Inspect buildings and structures for the presence of materials containing asbestos. 2. Collect bulk samples from materials suspec…

NAC 618.934 Inspectors: Permission to act as inspector trainee. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) 1. A person who has complied with all of the requirements to be an inspector, except for the requirements relating to experience, may apply to the Enforcement Section for permission to…

NAC 618.935 Management planners: Qualifications for accreditation. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) To qualify for accreditation as a management planner, a licensed consultant must: 1. Provide evidence: (a) Of at least 1 year of experience as a management planner; or (b) Of at lea…

NAC 618.936 Management planners: Training and examination. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) Each initial training course, refresher training course and examination for management planners must comply with the requirements set forth in Appendix C of Subpart E of 40 C.F.R. Part 763.…

NAC 618.937 Management planners: Services that may be provided. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) A licensed consultant who is accredited as a management planner may: 1. Use information developed from the inspection of buildings and structures to assess the potential hazards of mat…

NAC 618.9375 Project designer: Development of plan for abatement of asbestos. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) A person who develops a plan for the abatement of asbestos must be a project designer. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R142-98, eff. 2-28-2000)

NAC 618.938 Project designers: Qualifications for accreditation. (NRS 618.295, 618.760, 618.765) To qualify for accreditation as a project designer, a licensed consultant must: 1. Provide evidence: (a) Of at least 1 year of experience as a project designer; (b) Of at least 2 year…