Project Duration and On-Site Paperwork
Project Duration Concepts
On a regulated project, duration is not just a scheduling matter; it drives notification timing, supervision, and recordkeeping. The start date is the day work begins, and the completion date is the day the project ends. Questions often test what happens when a project runs longer than notified, is suspended, or is restarted. A suspension may require an amended notification, and a restart after a long gap may be treated as a new project for notification purposes.
On-Site Paperwork
The site must have the notification, the written inspection report, and the training or certification records for workers and supervisors available for review. Daily logs should record the dates and times of work, the areas affected, the amount of RACM removed, and the disposal arrangements. Traps include:
- Assuming paperwork can be kept at the office and produced later; inspectors may ask for it on site.
- Failing to update logs when the scope changes.
- Recording only the total quantity removed rather than tracking by area or day.
Supervision and Training Records
Workers must be trained, and supervisors must hold the appropriate AHERA or state credential. Training certificates should be current and match the discipline of the work being performed. A common exam trap is a supervisor whose refresher has lapsed but who continues to supervise.
Worked Example
A project notified for a 30-day window runs into a delay and restarts after the notified completion date. The contractor must submit an amended notification before restarting and must update the daily log to reflect the new dates and any change in the quantity of RACM removed.
Rule of Thumb
Keep the notification, inspection report, credentials, and daily logs together on site, and treat any change in dates or scope as a paperwork event that requires an amendment and a log update.