Cal. Civ. Code § 410-38-6-2
Duties of a demolition contractor
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Sec. 2. The demolition contractor shall do all of the following: (1) Review the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Laboratory Occurrence Report prepared by the law enforcement agency under IC 5-2-15 for that property. (2) Perform a visual inspection of the contaminated property to identify safety and health hazards at the property that can affect the health of persons at or near the property. (3) Notify the local health department of the following: (A) That demolition will be conducted at that location. (B) The date that demolition will begin. (4) Remove the septic tank or ensure the septic tank has been emptied. Notify the person who pumps out the septic system that the property was used for illegal manufacture of a controlled substance. (5) Protect all persons at the contaminated property from hazards identified at that property, including respiratory protection if needed. (6) Remove all soil that has been contaminated with chemicals used in the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance. (7) Prevent salvaging of materials from the contaminated property or transfer of those materials to another person. (8) Dispose of all materials resulting from activities under this rule in accordance with 329 IAC 10 no more than seventy-two (72) hours after demolition is completed.
Under 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-6-2, a demolition contractor working on a property formerly used for illegal methamphetamine manufacturing must complete a specific set of pre- and post-demolition steps. These include reviewing the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Laboratory Occurrence Report, notifying the local health department before work begins, and removing or emptying any septic tank while disclosing the property's history to the pumping service. All contaminated soil must be removed, salvaging of materials is prohibited, and all demolition waste must be disposed of in compliance with 329 IAC 10 within 72 hours of completing demolition.
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Property owners who hire contractors for demolition of a meth-contaminated site should be aware that 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-6-2 places a detailed set of mandatory duties directly on the demolition contractor. A compliant operator typically verifies that the contractor has obtained and reviewed the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Laboratory Occurrence Report, confirmed local health department notification, and arranged for proper septic system handling before work begins. Owners generally document that all contaminated soil removal, salvage prohibitions, and the 72-hour waste disposal deadline under 329 IAC 10 have been satisfied by the contractor upon project completion.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live near or have concerns about a property undergoing demolition under 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-6-2, this rule requires the demolition contractor to take protective measures—including respiratory protection for persons at the site, removal of contaminated soil, and a prohibition on salvaging materials—that are designed to limit the spread of hazardous contamination. Tenants or neighbors who believe these requirements are not being followed may contact the local health department, which must be notified of the demolition under this same provision. Tenant-rights organizations or the Indiana State Department of Health can be resources for understanding what oversight mechanisms exist when a contractor's compliance with § 410-38-6-2 is in question.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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