NV Asbestos Abatement flashcards
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- A-23 classification
- Nevada specialty contractor classification covering the removal, encapsulation, and enclosure of asbestos-containing material, distinct from general building and general engineering classifications.
- Regulated asbestos-containing material
- Material containing more than one percent asbestos by weight, as determined by polarized light microscopy, that is subject to abatement work-practice requirements.
- Friable asbestos material
- Asbestos-containing material that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry, and therefore readily releases fibers.
- Negative pressure enclosure
- A sealed work area maintained at lower air pressure than adjacent spaces using HEPA-filtered exhaust units, preventing fiber migration outside the containment.
- Three-stage decontamination
- A sequence of equipment room, shower, and clean room through which workers pass from the work area to the outside, removing contamination at each stage.
- HEPA filter
- A high-efficiency particulate air filter rated to capture at least 99.97 percent of particles 0.3 microns in diameter, used on vacuums and negative air machines.
- Aggressive air sampling
- A clearance sampling method that disturbs air in the work area with fans or blowers before sampling, verifying that settled fibers are not left behind.
- Waste bagging and labeling
- Abatement waste is wetted, sealed in leak-tight labeled containers, and transported to an approved disposal site; labels warn of asbestos hazard.
- Nevada State Contractors Board
- The state agency that issues, renews, and disciplines contractor licenses in Nevada and enforces NRS and NAC Chapter 624.
- Qualifying party
- The individual who passes the trade and law exams and whose experience and qualifications support the license held by an individual or business entity.
- Four years experience
- The minimum verifiable experience in the classification applied for, earned within the ten years preceding the application, that Nevada requires of license applicants.
- License monetary limit
- The maximum contract value a licensee may bid or contract for, set by the Board based on the applicant's net worth and working capital.
- CPA financial statement
- A financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant that the Board uses to establish the applicant's monetary limit and financial responsibility.
- Fingerprint background check
- A criminal history check through state and federal databases that Nevada requires of license applicants before a license is issued.
- Biennial license renewal
- Nevada contractor licenses are renewed every two years, with updated financial information and any required continuing education submitted to the Board.
- License number in advertising
- Nevada requires the contractor license number to appear on all advertising, bids, contracts, and proposals issued by the licensee.
- Unlicensed contracting
- Acting as a contractor without a valid Nevada license, which is unlawful under NRS 624 and generally makes the contract unenforceable by the contractor.
- Grounds for discipline
- NRS 624 lists conduct such as abandonment, code violations, diversion of funds, and failure to comply with Board orders as bases for disciplinary action.
- NAC 624 content
- The administrative regulations that define contractor classifications, examination and experience requirements, bonding, and financial responsibility referenced by NRS 624.
- Written contract requirements
- Nevada contracts must state the scope, price, schedule, and license number, and any changes must be documented in a signed writing.
- Board disciplinary orders
- Orders that may require completion of a project, correction of defective work, restitution, fines, or suspension or revocation of the license.
- Recordkeeping obligation
- A contractor must keep project records such as contracts, change orders, and payroll for the period required by the Board and produce them on request.
- Surety bond requirement
- A bond or cash deposit filed with the Board as a condition of licensure, sized to the license monetary limit and subject to increase for cause.
- Construction funds as trust
- Under NRS 624, funds received from an owner are held in trust; diverting them to other projects or personal use is a violation and may be criminal.
- Workers compensation coverage
- Nevada requires a licensed contractor to carry workers' compensation insurance for employees or file a valid exemption with the Board.
- Subcontractor verification
- The prime contractor must confirm that each subcontractor holds a valid Nevada license in the appropriate classification before allowing work to proceed.
- Down payment limits
- The Board caps the down payment a contractor may collect on residential work; exceeding the cap is a violation subject to discipline.
- Financial responsibility maintenance
- A licensee must sustain the net worth and working capital that supported the monetary limit; deterioration may lead to a reduced limit or Board action.
- Complaint response deadline
- A licensee must answer Board inquiries and complaints within the specified time; failing to respond or comply with an order is itself a violation.
- General liability insurance
- Coverage a Nevada contractor must maintain to protect against third-party claims arising from construction operations, with certificates produced on request.
- Change order documentation
- Any modification to scope, price, or schedule must be written and signed by the parties to remain enforceable and consistent with contract requirements.
- License display and identification
- The license number must appear on contracts, bids, and advertising so the public and the Board can verify the contractor's authority to work.