What condition must facility components be in to perform removal and be exempt from containment requirements?

To be exempt from containment requirements during asbestos removal, facility components must be well adhered. This means that the materials are securely attached and not easily disturbed. When asbestos materials are well adhered, they are less likely to release airborne fibers, which significantly reduces the risk of exposure to workers and the surrounding environment during the removal process.

This condition minimizes the potential hazards associated with asbestos removal and is why stringent containment measures may not be necessary when the materials are confirmed to be intact and stable. Well adhered materials pose a lower risk of fiber release, allowing for more flexible removal procedures that can still comply with safety regulations.

In contrast, conditions such as loosely adhered, not adhered, or partially adhered indicate a higher potential for fiber release during manipulation. Such situations would require more rigorous containment measures to ensure safety, as the risk of exposure to harmful asbestos fibers would be significantly increased.