Asbestos Abatement in Washington DC
Do you need asbestos abatement in your Washington, DC home or business? The nation's capital has specific laws outlining how asbestos is to be removed and who can remove it. Envirotex is licensed and experienced in asbestos abatement in Washington, DC.
Washington DC Asbestos Removal Licensing
According to D.C. municipal regulations and the D.C. Register, businesses and individuals seeking an asbestos abatement or removal permit or license must complete an Environmental Protections Agency-accredited course on asbestos removal, comply with the Asbestos Licensing and Control Act of 1990, or licensed in another state, with training 'at least as stringent as (that) of the District of Columbia.'
Washington DC Asbestos Worker Protection
The regulatory code mandates that asbestos removal employers provide employees with training, as well as protective clothing, gloves, respirators and hair covering as endorsed by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
Washington DC Asbestos Removal Procedure
Washington DC adheres to asbestos removal standards as outlined by the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. This regulation mandates that any asbestos areas larger than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet must be removed by a licensed professional, such as Envirotex. Flooring with asbestos that is larger than 18 square feet requires a 10-day notification. The NESHAP notification form must be sent to the Air Quality Division of the D.C. Department of Health's Environmental Health Administration. Projects smaller than NESHAP specifications do not require a 10-day notice or a permit; however, all OSHA worker protection standards apply, as do EPA regulations on asbestos disposal.
If you have asbestos in your Washington DC home or business, call the licensed asbestos abatement specialists at Envirotex today. Serving all of Washington DC, Envirotex is the area's premier asbestos testing and asbestos removal contractors.
