Are homeowners exempt from Rule 1403?
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.
Can anybody remove asbestos from a building if there is less than 100 square feet of asbestos present?
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).
Do I have to notify for a demolition if I “know” or believe there is no asbestos?
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
Do I have to notify for a demolition if there is no 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)
Do I have to remove non-friable asbestos before I can demolish a building?
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
Do I need to have a survey before I send a notification to SCAQMD?
YES. An asbestos survey report is required prior to any demolition and renovation. See Rule 1403 (d)(1)(A)
Do I need to have a survey prior to any demolition or renovation?
YES. An asbestos survey report is required prior to any demolition and renovation. See Rule 1403 (d)(1)(A)
I am a contractor; can I remove asbestos if there is less than 100 square feet of it?
NO. Only asbestos removal contractors listed at The Cal-OSHA Asbestos Registration are allowed to remove asbestos in the State of California
My house was built in the 1980s or later and I know it has no asbestos; do I still have to have it surveyed?
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
Was the use of asbestos banned? In what year was asbestos banned?
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