Removing Asbestos

Removing Asbestos

Owners are encouraged to inspect a certified asbestos inspector before removing asbestos-containing material during demolition or renovation of an asbestos-containing structure.

Additionally, owners or asbestos and/or demolition contractors must notify the US EPA (and DNREC, as required) at least 10 business days prior to any activity which may disturb asbestos-containing materials.

Finally, asbestos-containing materials may only be transported by approved hazardous waste haulers, and disposed of in approved disposal facilities.

Facility owners and fire companies conducting demolitions for fire training must meet notification and approval requirements outlined in the Delaware Open Burning Program.

What You Will Need:

• An active Contractor Registration with the WA Dept. Labor and Industries.
• A Certified Asbestos Supervisor on your payroll.
• A completed L&I Asbestos Contractor Application for Certification.
• A completed application and payment submitted to L&I (Instructions on application)

Asbestosis is an extremely toxic mineral which can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma. Asbestos fibers are microscopic, and are used in many different building materials. Although asbestos has been prohibited, it is still used in many building materials. Any asbestos-containing material that is disturbed can cause the buildup of toxic fibers, which could be inhaled by those who live or work in the vicinity. Cleanup of a contaminated building can dramatically increase the cost, and delay the project.

Both building owners and contractors share the responsibility of asbestos testing during construction. A good faith inspection for asbestos, performed by an AHERA certified building inspector is required before any remodel, repair, removal, or other work that could disturb suspect materials.

Before any building is built, renovated, remodelled, maintained, repaired, or demolished, have an asbestos inspection done by an AHERA-certified building inspector.

Contractors and building owners are both subject to $600 daily fines if an asbestos good-fait inspection isn't performed.

This survey should be provided to all contractors who are bidding for the project. Subcontractors, and all workers who will be working must also be provided the survey, and a copy must be posted at the work site.

Hire an asbestos contractor to remove asbestos-containing material that might be affected during work.

For more information on survey requirements, see WAC 296-62-07721.