Asbestos workers must be licensed by the virginia department of professional and occupational regulation dpor.
Removing asbestos siding in virginia.
Do not throw or drop removed asbestos siding.
Wet the asbestos siding and removed debris down with water before and during removal.
In west virginia the division of air quality is the agency which enforces the federal asbestos neshap rule 40 cfr 61 subpart m.
Generally asbestos materials must be sealed and double bagged before it may be transported.
You will need to make arrangements either through a contractor or directly to the state government to ensure that you comply with disposal regulations.
Please note that the virginia department of labor and industry doli must be notified of any asbestos abatement project greater than ten linear or square feet and for essentially all demolition projects.
Hiring an asbestos abatement company is the safest easiest method of removing asbestos from your house.
Since asbestos is recognized as a hazardous substance linked to asbestosis mesothelioma and lung cancer epa promulgated the asbestos neshap rule to control emission of asbestos fibers to the ambient air.
Virginia officials acted to revise the licensing law after realizing it was excessive for removal of asbestos in roofing siding and flooring given the little likelihood they would emit asbestos.