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Any property owner wishing to demolish a building within the city limits must first complete and submit an application for a demolition permit. This application will be reviewed by the city prior to approval. The following information will help to guide an applicant through the permitting process: Before the City issues a Demolition Permit there are several steps that must be taken by the applicant, City staff and the Utility Companies. Once the applicant has obtained all necessary signatures and addressed all items on the application it will be reviewed by the Building Inspector. After all applicable fees ($50.00) have been received and any special considerations related to the demolition of the proposed structure have been addressed, the applicant will be issued a Demolition Permit in the form of a letter from the City permitting the demolition of the structure. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APPLICANT1. Contract for Demolition: In addition to the application, the applicant must present documentation in the from of one of the following, verifying who will be responsible for the demolition: 2. Address the Presence of Asbestos or Other Harmful Materials: If asbestos or other hazardous materials are present, state and federal laws require proper handling and disposal. The abatement of asbestos and other hazardous materials are the regulatory responsibility of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. If hazardous materials are present consult the attached Department of Natural Resources fact sheet for removal, disposal and contact information. 3. Notify City of Republic Water Department: The applicant must notify the City of Republic Water Department and have all water lines shut-off and capped. Applicant must have a representative of the Department to sign off on the Permit Application. The applicant or owner is responsible for capping the public sewer at the property line. If the structure is on a septic tank or has never been connected to the public sewer, the applicant must present a letter from the owner of legal agent stating such. The applicant/plumbing contractor must schedule a representative of the Waste Water Department to be present when the lateral is terminated and sign off on the Permit Application. 5. Notify Utility Companies: Applicant must contact all applicable utility companies and notify them of the intent to demolish. A representative of the gas and electric must inspect the structure and sign off on the Permit Application, before demolition may proceed. 6. Notify Adjacent Property Owners: The applicant must notify all adjacent property owners of the demolition and acquire written permission to temporarily trespass on their property should it be necessary. 7. Notify Police and Fire Departments: The Republic Police and Fire Department must be notified of the demolition at least 24 hours in advance. 8. Temporary Barriers: Temporary Barriers shall be placed at all sidewalks, alleys, and roads where pedestrian traffic may come into contact with the debris and demolition. Actual road closures must be coordinated with the Police and Public Works Departments MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Demolition GuidanceDisclaimer: The statements in this document are intended solely as guidance. This document is not intended, nor can it be relied on, to create any rights enforceable by any party in litigation. This guidance may be revised without public notice to reflect changes in the law, regulation or policy. Introduction What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. Due to its unique properties, it was used in a number of different materials up into the 1970's and may still be found in some products currently being manufactured. It is estimated there have been over 3000 different commercial applications of asbestos containing materials (ACM). Some of these materials include cementitious siding and wallboard (transite), asphalt and vinyl floor tile or sheeting, flooring mastics, textured paints, acoustical plaster, ceiling tiles and panels, fireproofing materials, theater curtains, blown in insulation, boiler insulation, HVAC duct insulation, pipe insulation, chalkboards, roofing shingles and felts, joint compounds, spackling compounds and brake pads. Asbestos fibers are very small and can only be positively identified with a special type of microscope. There is no known safe level of asbestos exposure. There are three major health risks associated with asbestos exposure: Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, and Lung Cancer. Studies have also indicated cancers of the mouth, throat, digestive tract and other organs may be caused by asbestos.
Categories of Asbestos Containing Materials There are three categories of asbestos containing materials:
This bulletin only addresses requirements that are the regulatory responsibility of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR Air Pollution Control Program (APCP) enforces the requirements of 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, The National Emission Standard for Asbestos, (the asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos or NESHAP) and associated federal guidance and clarification for regulating notification and work practices requirements for projects in "outstate" Missouri. Outstate Missouri includes all areas of the state not in one of the four local jurisdictions as noted in the table below: Jurisdiction -- Agency -- Telephone Kansas City proper -- Kansas City Health Department, Air Quality Section -- 816-513-6314 In these four areas, APCP has delegated asbestos related activities to the agency indicated. Delegated responsibilities include notification, inspection and compliance activities. Contact the appropriate agency for any such asbestos related activities in one of these four jurisdictions. It is very important that you contact the appropriate agency, since local agencies may have more stringent requirements than APCP. Individual occupational certification and contractor registration responsibilities are retained by ACPC. Activities that involve the disturbance, removal, transportation or disposal of asbestos containing materials are also subject to regulation by agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Renovation or demolition involving a single residential structure of four dwelling units or less is exempt from the asbestos NESHAP requirements unless the structure is intentionally burned for fire training. Intentional burning of even a single structure for a fire training exercise is regulated. Additionally, asbestos waste and demolition waste generated from any renovation or demolition activity, including those activities to which the asbestos NESHAP does not apply, are regulated solid wastes and must be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Missouri Solid Waste Management Law and regulations or any applicable local ordinances. NESHAP regulates demolition or renovation of two or more residential structures as part of a project or on the same job site. Examples of these activities include demolition as part of a highway project or for a shopping center. Regulated structures being demolished under an order of a state or local government agency because they are structurally unsound and are in danger of imminent collapse are exempt from certain provisions of NEAHAP. For structures declared unsafe by a government entity, only those portions or areas that have been declared unsafe are exempt from the requirements to conduct an inspection and remove all regulated quantities of asbestos containing materials prior to demolition. Unsafe areas must be properly wetted during demolition to minimize potential asbestos fiber release. Debris must be inspected following demolition and any demolition waste containing regulated quantities of asbestos must be handled by a registered asbestos abatement contractor. APCP or the appropriate local air pollution control agency should be contacted prior to the demolition of any unsafe structure. Prior to demolition or renovation activities, regulated structures or areas must be inspected for the presence of all asbestos containing materials by a state certified inspector. Demolition or renovation activities in structurally sound or safe structures that involve the disturbance of greater that or equal to 160 square feet, 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet of friable (or nonfriable ACM that will be rendered friable during removal, disturbance or disposal) asbestos containing materials must be conducted by a state registered asbestos abatement contractor. These projects require notification to APCP or local agency at least 10 working days in advance of the start date of the project and must be performed by a contractor registered with APCP using Missouri-certified personnel. All demolition, regardless of the presence or absence of ACM, requires a 10 working day advance notification. Additionally, NESHAP requires removal of ACM prior to demolition, depending on the amounts and types of ACM present and the method of demolition. The information needed for notification and the notification form can be found in the asbestos NESHAP. The NESHAP may be viewed at http://www.epa.gov/asbestos. Notification for projects in the outstate area should be submitted to DNR, Air Pollution Control Program, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Other project notification should be sent to the appropriate local agency. Lists of contractors and Missouri-certified inspectors may be obtained from the Air Pollution Control Program, Asbestos Unit by calling 573-751-4817. The notification form can also be obtained from the Asbestos Unit. Notifications for renovation or removal projects equal to or exceeding the threshold levels (160/260/35) will require a $100 notification fee. Removal of Category I and Category II nonfriable materials are not subject to APCP regulation provided they are in good condition (not significantly weathered or deteriorated) and are not made friable during removal or disposal practices. Work practices that will cause nonfriable materials to become regulated as friable asbestos containing materials include drilling, sawing, grinding, sanding, chipping or burning*. Nonfriable material left in place during demolition will be considered friable asbestos containing material (and thus regulated asbestos containing material or RACM) if it becomes significantly broken or otherwise damaged during demolition. *The intentional burning of structures, demolition or trade waste as a means of disposal is prohibited under state laws and regulations. Separate Fact Sheets on the use of structures for fire training purposes or open burning restrictions may be obtained from the Technical Assistance Program at 800-361-4827 or from the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.mo.us/deq/tap/pubs Removal of Unregulated Quantities of Friable and Nonfriable Asbestos For individuals working with less than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet or 35 cubit of friable asbestos containing materials or nonfriable asbestos containing materials, respiratory protection consisting of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered respirators is recommended. Disposable protective clothing is also advised. An amended water solution consisting of approximately on once of liquid detergent to one gallon of water should be used before and during removal to keep the material adequately wet to minimize fiber release. Amended water should not be used on roofing projects where fall hazards exist or near electrical sources. Waste materials must be promptly bagged or wrapped for disposal. All waste must be disposed of at permitted solid waste landfill or transfer station. Arrangements should be made in advance with the local waste disposal company concerning any labeling or packaging requirements. OSHA may have requirements for projects involving nonfriable materials and removals involving less than NESHAP threshold quantities. It is recommended that individuals performing such projects contact OSHA. OSHA in St. Louis (eastern Missouri are) - 1-800-392-7743
Missouri Department of Natural Resources Jefferson City Regional Office 573-751-2729 Sample List of Suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials
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