Asbestos

Asbestos was incorporated in a number of widely used products, many of which were used in building construction from the late 1800’s and the mid-1980’s, when most Princeton University buildings were constructed. The most common use of asbestos in Princeton University buildings was in floor tiles, mastic, thermal systems insulation (TSI), plaster, ceiling tiles, structural steel fireproofing and acoustical and decorative plaster. Per the OSHA Asbestos Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101) building materials installed prior to 1980 should be presumed to contain asbestos unless historical information or testing indicates otherwise.

• Contractors employed by the University to perform building or facilities-related maintenance, repair or renovation should request from the Project Manager the location of suspect and known asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in the work area(s) to which they are assigned.

• Contractors shall, under no circumstances, damage or disturb known or suspect ACM (unless they are a licensed New Jersey Asbestos Abatement Contractor and have been specifically employed to perform asbestos repair or removal). If in the course of the work, suspected asbestos materials are discovered, the Contractor shall stop work that might disturb the material immediately and notify the Project Manager.

• It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide its employees with an asbestos awareness program, which should include, but not be limited to, the information contained in this section and appropriate federal and New Jersey regulations.

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