1926.1101(k)(2)(i): Owners Must Find Asbestos Before Work
Before work covered by the asbestos standard begins, building and facility owners must determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) at the work site.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(k)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 57 times in the last 3 years, in 57 inspections, with $82,851 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (24), VA (10), OR (4).
- Related part: 1926.1101(k) Communication of hazards (631 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) Before work subject to this standard is begun, building and facility owners shall determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site pursuant to paragraph (k)(1)(i) of this section. 57 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1101.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Top states: MI (24), VA (10), OR (4), IA (3), CO (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PEPPER PALACE, INC. | WILLIAMSBURG, VA | $14,290 |
| EVERGLADES COLLEGE, INC. | MELBOURNE, FL | $5,675 |
| MORNINGSIDE UNIVERSITY | SIOUX CITY, IA | $5,321 |
| 7745 S SAGINAW AVENUE, LLC | CHICAGO, IL | $4,839 |
| GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM | DAVENPORT, IA | $4,186 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Requirement for facility owners to notify tenants or employers of presence of ACM and PACM. (2007-01-16)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(k) Communication of hazards 631 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3) 269 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9) Employee Information and Training 160 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3)(i) 144 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii) 124 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2) Duties of building and facility owners 121 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(i) 105 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii) 64 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(5) 31 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv) 28 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv)(A) 26 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(5)(i) 25 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must find asbestos before construction work starts?
Building and facility owners.
What must they determine?
The presence, location and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site.
When must this be done?
Before work subject to the standard is begun.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1101 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.