Section 25914.2 Of Chapter 10.35. Asbestos And Hazardous Substance Removal Contracts From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 10.35.
25914.2
. (a) All asbestos-related work and hazardous substance
removal shall be performed pursuant to a contract separate from any
other work to be performed, when the presence of asbestos or
hazardous substances is not disclosed in the bid or contract
documents.
(b) All asbestos-related and hazardous substance removal work
which is disclosed in the bid or contract documents shall not require
a separate contract from any other work to be performed.
(c) In the event the contractor encounters on the site materials
he or she reasonably believes to be asbestos or a hazardous
substance, and the asbestos or hazardous substance has not been
rendered harmless, the contractor may continue work in unaffected
areas reasonably believed safe, and shall immediately cease work on
the area affected and report the condition to the owner, or the owner'
s representative, or architect in writing.
(d) With regard to a public entity, if an emergency condition
arises, as defined in Section 10122 or 22035 of the Public Contract
Code, then all asbestos-related and hazardous substance removal shall
be contracted and performed pursuant to Section 10122 or 22035 of
the Public Contract Code, respectively. Contractors performing the
work shall have all registration and certificates required pursuant
to the Labor Code and the Business and Professions Code.