Industrial, infrastructure, correctional and municipal
Hazmat abatement for industrial, municipal and secure facilities
Plants, infrastructure, municipal buildings and secure facilities bring mechanical rooms, plant piping insulation and strict access rules. Bowfinn plans abatement around shutdown windows and site access requirements, works alongside the mechanical trades, and ships hazardous waste with the manifests your records need.
- Occupied facilitiesContained work areas, phasing planned with you to limit disruption
- UA Local 170Signatory contractor
- Trained and certified crewsOn every asbestos abatement job
- InsuredInsurance certificates available on request.
What makes these projects different
- Shutdown and maintenance windows
- Plant piping, boiler and tank insulation
- Strict site access and security rules
- Long-term record keeping
How we work
- Work sequenced with shutdowns and mechanical trades
- Crews able to meet security-clearance requirements
- Manifested disposal to authorized facilities
- Closeout report retained for your records
Procurement and documents
We can talk through your vendor and site-access requirements during your consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Which hazardous materials are removed before demolition?
Whatever the survey identifies. That can include asbestos, lead-containing materials and mercury-containing devices. Metro Vancouver's C&D toolkit lists common sources.
Where does demolition hazmat waste go?
To authorized facilities, with a licensed transporter and manifest where required. In Metro Vancouver, the Vancouver Landfill accepts commercial asbestos waste from within the region with 24 hours' notice; Metro Vancouver transfer stations do not (Metro Vancouver).
Is a Notice of Project needed for demolition with asbestos?
Yes for moderate- or high-risk asbestos work, and for alteration or demolition of buildings where asbestos was processed, manufactured or stored. WorkSafeBC must receive it at least 48 hours before the activity (s. 20.2.1).
General information, not legal advice. Requirements depend on your project; confirm with WorkSafeBC, your municipality or a qualified professional.
Planning work in an older building?
Book a Site Consultation and we'll walk the scope, the schedule and the building with you.
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