Asbestos
No one may renovate or demolish a building or other structure or a portion of a it without first getting confirmation from the owner that an asbestos assessment has been completed according to the conditions outlined below. The assessment must be conducted by a Vermont-licensed asbestos inspector.
If no asbestos-containing materials are found:
If asbestos-containing materials are found, and these materials will be disturbed due to the renovation or demolition, then:
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Asbestos-containing materials must be removed by a Vermont-licensed asbestos abatement entity before the renovation or demolition.
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The asbestos abatement entity must notify the Health Department at least 10 working days before the project begins by filing an application for permit and fee (see the Asbestos Abatement Permits section below).
Required Instructions and Fact Sheets
Federal Notification Form
Asbestos Abatement Permits
If you are a Vermont-licensed asbestos abatement company and want to begin work on an asbestos abatement project, you must submit an asbestos abatement permit application to the Health Department using the licensing and permitting portal. Only the company's primary contacts can submit the permit application on behalf of the company. To be assigned a primary contact for your company, create an account on the portal, then email [email protected].
Small Scale Short Duration Asbestos Abatement Activities
Small Scale Short Duration (SSSD) abatement activities include any asbestos abatement activity that encompasses up to and including:
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Projects divided up into smaller segments are asbestos abatement projects and not SSSD activities.
All SSSD abatement activities must be performed by a trained and Vermont-certified asbestos worker or supervisor. Send a completed SSSD Activities Notification Form to the Health Department within 48 hours of completing the SSSD abatement activity.
Lead
If you are a Vermont-licensed lead abatement company and want to begin work on a lead abatement project, you must submit a lead abatement permit application to the Health Department using the licensing and permitting portal. Only the company's primary contacts can submit the permit application on behalf of the company. To be assigned a primary contact for your company, create an account on the portal, then email [email protected].