Title 70A — Title 70A ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
87 chapters · 1,249 sections in this title.
RCW 70A.450.010 Purpose of chapter.
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Asbestos is a known human carcinogen that causes painful, premature deaths due to diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung and gastrointestinal cancers, and other diseases and cancers. Activities that can lead to the release of asbestos fibers include installation, use, ma…
RCW 70A.450.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Asbestos" includes the asbestiform varieties of actinolite, amosite (cummingtonite-grunerite), tremolite, chrysotile (serpentine), crocidolite (riebeckite), anthophyll…
RCW 70A.450.030 Labeling requirement for asbestos-containing building materials.
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(1) Effective January 1, 2014, it is unlawful to manufacture, wholesale, or distribute for sale an asbestos-containing building material that is not labeled as required by RCW 70A.450.040 or as required under federal law, 40 C.F.R. part 763, subpart I, Sec. 173.171 (1994). The la…
RCW 70A.450.040 Placement of label—Content of label's notice—Tampering with label unlawful.
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(1) A label must be placed in a prominent location adjacent to the product name or description on the exterior of the wrapping and packaging in which the asbestos-containing building material is placed for storage, shipment, and sale.(2) A label must also be placed on the exterio…
RCW 70A.450.050 Enforcement of chapter—Penalties.
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(1) The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the department, local air authorities, or their designees.(2) A person found in violation of this chapter is subject to the penalties provided under RCW 70A.15.3160.[ 2020 c 20 s 1428; 2013 c 51 s 5. Formerly RCW 70.310.050.]
RCW 70A.450.060 Use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction—Prohibition—Exceptions.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction or renovations is prohibited.(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:(a) The use of asbestos-containing building materials in residential c…
RCW 70A.450.070 Inspection of certain facilities for asbestos-containing building materials—Asbestos management plan—Content—Penalties.
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(1) Every owner of a facility that is engaged in activities described in codes 31 through 33 of the North American industry classification system must:(a) Perform an inspection of the facility to determine whether asbestos-containing building materials are present and, if asbesto…