YES. This exemption applies only to the legal owner of the house who is a permanent resident of this house and it is personally performing this house renovation himself (not employing a contractor or laborer, and not being assisted by friends, family or anyone else). See Rule 1403 (j)(9) NOTE: Other Rule 1403 requirements may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
NO. Only asbestos removal contractors listed at The Cal-OSHA Asbestos Registration are allowed to remove asbestos in the State of California. NOTE: See FAQ regarding homeowner exemption Rule 1403 (j)(9).
YES. Although you may think the building is asbestos-free Rule 1403 (d)(1)(A) requires an asbestos survey report prior to demolition to determine and verify the absence or presence of asbestos.
YES. All demolitions require notification to allow inspection and confirmation that there is no asbestos present in the building prior to demolition. See Rule 1403 (d)(1)(B).
YES. It is required to remove ALL the asbestos prior to demolition to prevent nonfriable materials being rendered friable during the demolition. See Rule 1403 (d)(1)(C) requirement.
YES. An asbestos survey report is required prior to any demolition and renovation. See Rule 1403 (d)(1)(A).
YES. An asbestos survey report is required prior to any demolition and renovation. See Rule 1403 (d)(1)(A).
NO. Only asbestos removal contractors listed at The Cal-OSHA Asbestos Registration are allowed to remove asbestos in the State of California.
YES. Regardless of the date of the building construction, and because of potential unknown renovations Rule 1403 (d)(1)(A) requires an asbestos survey report prior to demolition to determine and verify the absence or presence of asbestos.
NO. The EPA announced a phased-in ban of most asbestos products, but it was never implemented. Asbestos has not been banned and still in use in other countries. However, in the USA insurance, finance and litigation has practically prevented the use of asbestos.
