RevetS Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hi, my wife and I are considering buying a multi-family, semi-detached home in Queens, NY and the siding is asphalt shingle siding. The siding is crumbling a bit here and there (all low, bottom shingles) and I was wondering: since the shingles might contain asbestos, if we decide to remove the siding and replace it, would we have to hire a licensed asbestos removal company to do it? Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Have a sample tested to find out for sure, then go here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/cda/atr ... cument.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 How many units are in the structure? Federal EPA says not required for structures of 4 or fewer units. State requirements may be more stringent than federal requirements. EPA NESHAPS-Asbestos 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M 1.A.1. The NESHAP does not cover roofing projects on single family homes or on residential buildings containing four or fewer dwelling units. 40 CFR 61.141. For other roofing renovation projects, if the total asbestos-containing roof area undergoing renovation is less than 160 ft2, the NESHAP does not apply, regardless of the removal method to be used, the type of material (Category I or II), or its condition (friable versus nonfriable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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