More asbestos than expected at former hospital building
In mid February, the demolition of the Caldwell County Hospital in Kentucky was scheduled to begin. Prior to demolition, inspections revealed a higher level of asbestos than had originally been anticipated. The asbestos was found in floor tiles as well as in pipe wrappings. Because asbestos removal is strictly regulated by federal law, the demolition company must be certified in asbestos abatement and be able to produce a performance bond. Once the demolition process is completed, the medical center will still have a 20-year liability window during which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make sure that the debris was disposed of in compliance with federal standards.
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