Construction Sector (NAICS 23)
The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., highways and utility systems). Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of sites for new construction and establishments primarily engaged in subdividing land for sale as building sites also are included in this sector.
Read more about sectors at the US Census Bureau NAICS site.
Additional federal and state regulations not listed here may apply. Find your state environmental agency.
Laws and Regulations
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Air
- Asbestos: Laws and Regulations
- National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Asbestos
- Ozone Layer Protection - Regulatory Programs: including information about stationary and motor vehicle air-conditioning and refrigeration regulations (HVAC and MVAC).
- General
- Lead
- Waste
- Water
Compliance
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Air
- Complying with the 608 Refrigerant Recycling Rule: air conditioning and refrigeration regulations.
- Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications
- General
- Lead
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Waste
- Industrial Materials Recycling: Construction and Demolitions Materials: reducing and recycling C&D materials.
- RCRA in Focus: Construction, Demolition, and Renovation (PDF) (24 pp, 1.5MB): A guide for small business, includes a hazardous waste table of RCRA requirements and answers to frequently asked questions.
Enforcement
- Home Builders Clean Water Settlement
- Reducing Widespread Air Pollution from the Largest Sources: National Enforcement Initiatives.
Policies and Guidance
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Frequent Questions
- Where can I find the requirements for secondary containment of a mobile fuel tank on a construction site?
- How do I get certified as an air conditioning or heating and cooling technician?
- How do the regulations for lead during renovation, repair and painting apply to my business? How do I get certified?
Partnership Programs