January Educational Luncheon: Dealing with Toxins
Our Educational Luncheon on January 17, 2019 was presented by Michael Haynes, of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (“South Coast AQMD”), who discussed toxins found in residences and how to mitigate them. Examples of such toxins include asbestos, mold, lead, carbon monoxide, and methane gas.
The presenters discussed an amendment to South Coast AQMD’s Rule 1403 that is currently under consideration. This amendment would require every property, regardless of age, to be tested for asbestos before any demolition or renovation activities. Asbestos testing and by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which is part of the consultants is available on the Department’s website.
The following agencies and laws regulate asbestos:
• South Coast AQMD — South Coast AQMD Rule Book, Rule 1403 • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M (National Emission Standard for Asbestos)
• California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (a.k.a. Cal/OSHA) — California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529 (Asbestos).
It is important for property managers and boards to understand that all of these regulations must be followed in order to avoid costly legal action and “Procedure 5 Plans,” which are mitigation procedures required when asbestos is disturbed during a demolition or renovation project.
Best practices for community managers include promptly investigating and resolving homeowner complaints of possible mold, asbestos, lead, carbon monoxide, or methane gas smells. Regular inspections and repairs throughout the community are also recommended. If common area repairs and renovations are planned, residents should be instructed to notify management if they notice any potential toxins. Managers should also educate themselves about toxin risks and mitigation practices by reading professional publications, maintaining a network of professional consultants, and discussing these issues with relevant community vendors.
Thank you to Mr. Fenton and Mr. Haynes for providing this valuable information to our homeowners, boards, managers, and business partners.
CAI-OC Members and speakers at our January 2019 Educational Luncheon
Exhibitors
Advanced Painting & Wood Repair Agricultural Pest Control Alan Smith Pools
*Angelo Termite & Construction City Service Paving ePipe Restoration Fenceworks, Inc.
FirstService Residential, AAMC Garland Restoration, Inc. Horizon Lighting, Inc.
International Paving Services, Inc.
James LeCourt Plumbing
Kasdan Lippsmith Weber Turner, LLP Kings III Emergency Communications *New Way Landscape & Tree Services NPG Asphalt
PatioShoppers Commercial Outdoor Furnishings Pilot Painting & Construction, Inc. PrimeCo
ProTec Building Services
Rodent Pest Technologies, Inc. *Roseman Law, APC
Ross Construction Management SAX Insurance Agency
*Sherwin-Williams Paint Company Tinnelly Law Group TLG Paving Company Vasin Sign Solutions, Inc.
Parking Sponsors
EmpireWorks - Reconstruction and Painting Roy Palacios Insurance Agency, Inc.
Manager Table Sponsors Allied Universal
Berding | Weil, LLP
Mission Landscape Companies PCW Contracting Services
*Indicates CLAC Upgrade Sponsors
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