Removal of nonfriable category II asbestos containing materials.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 46.105
in effect46.105. - Removal of nonfriable category II asbestos containing materials.
(a) This section applies but is not limited to cementitious asbestos board often referred to by its trade name "Transite®." Other category II asbestos containing materials include but are not limited to, Transite® shingles and siding, asbestos cement, asbestos putties, asbestos sealants, and certain asbestos-containing adhesives on or under exterior surfaces. This section shall apply to any building containing four (4) or fewer residential dwelling units.
(b) Removal of nonfriable category II asbestos-containing material must be done in such a manner that does not cause it to become friable asbestos-containing material. Examples of removal methods that would render the category II asbestos-containing material to become regulated asbestos-containing material are smashing it, dropping it to the ground, intentional burning, subjecting it to crushing by heavy machinery, or specific grinding, sanding, cutting, abrading and breaking by hand tools or mechanical tools.
(c) Cementitious asbestos board is assumed to contain asbestos and must be treated in the manner described herein. A property owner or contractor not following the below prescribed methods shall upon request of the commissioner provide an analysis by a laboratory according to Minnesota Rule Part 4620.3460 collected by a certified asbestos inspector identifying whether the siding is an asbestos containing material. Until such time that a report is provided all related work shall stop and precautions shall be taken to contain the material. The commissioner may require a licensed asbestos contractor to perform necessary cleanup if the requirements herein have not been followed.
(1) Water to which a surfactant has been added must be used before and during removal of asbestos-containing material to prevent fibers from becoming airborne during asbestos-related work and must be wet before removal, adequately wet during removal, and placed in sealed leak-tight containers following removal.
(2) Prior to removal, tarps or plastic sheeting shall be put in place to prevent materials from coming in contact with the ground and shall not allow visible materials to leave the property.
(3) Material shall be removed by hand tools to avoid rendering the asbestos-containing material friable.
(4) Materials shall be lowered, not dropped, to the walkable surfaces, tarps, plastic sheeting or dumpster.
(5) Materials shall be packaged, transported and disposed of as category II nonfriable asbestos-containing materials following all requirements under 40 CFR 61.150(c).
(6) Upon request of the commissioner the property owner shall provide a copy of the landfill waste manifest for the disposal of the category II nonfriable asbestos containing material. (2012-Or-008, § 2, 3-8-12; 2013-Or-100, § 6, 12-6-13)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH46HAINWAGEHASTDI_46.105RENOCAIIASCOMAFetched: 11/2/2026