Chapter 2 of 520% of exam

Project Preparation

CSLB weights Project Preparation at about 20% of the C-21 exam: permitting and notification, mobilizing labor, equipment and materials, developing recycling plans, and removing hazardous materials. This page is a short survey; the PrepPass C-21 study guide teaches the section with worked examples and a full practice exam at CSLB's weights.

Permits and notices

Each notice has its own clock, and the longest clock usually sets the start date.

Federal asbestos notice
Notice is due at least 10 working days before asbestos removal or any activity that would disturb it begins.
40 CFR 61.145(b)(3)(i)
Lead pre-job notice
Cal/OSHA must receive written notice at least 24 hours before lead work begins, unless less than 100 square or linear feet is disturbed.
Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 §1532.1(p)
Before digging
Regional notification centers are advised at least 2 working days before digging.
Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 §1541(b)(2)

Mobilizing the crew

Mobilize the safety program with the crew, and inspect equipment every shift.

Safety program
Employers adopt a written Code of Safe Practices and hold tailgate meetings at least every 10 working days.
Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 §1509
Vehicle checks
Haulage vehicles are checked at the beginning of each shift.
Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 §1593(d)

Recycling and hazardous materials

Plan the diversion and remove hazardous material before the structure comes down.

Diversion
CALGreen requires recycling or salvage of at least 65 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition debris.
CalRecycle on CALGreen §§4.408, 5.408
Asbestos limits
The asbestos PEL is 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter as an 8-hour average; the excursion limit is 1.0 over 30 minutes.
Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 §1529(c)

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