How do I determine whether my house is contaminated with asbestos?

You should consider obtaining the services of an asbestos professional (industrial hygienist or consultant) to assist you in determining the extent of any possible asbestos contamination and to work with you to develop a corrective action plan to address any potential hazard.

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1. How do I know if I have asbestos?
2. What is friable asbestos-containing material?
3. What is nonfriable asbestos containing material?
4. When was asbestos banned from use in building materials?
5. What kinds of materials have historically contained friable asbestos?
6. Where do I dispose of asbestos containing material?
7. What if something doesn't fit in my asbestos disposal bag?
8. Do I need to notify the agency before demolishing my building? How long do I need to wait before I can start the demolition?
9. What if I demolish my home or building without doing an asbestos survey?
10. What do I do if asbestos is in my demolition debris?
11. Can non-friable asbestos-containing roofing material be left in place during the demolition?
12. I’m renting a house and the popcorn ceiling is crumbling – what should I do?
13. Can I power-wash my cement asbestos siding?
14. Should I remove my vermiculite attic insulation?
15. How do I determine whether my house is contaminated with asbestos?
16. Will I receive a copy of the notification I submit to the Agency?
17. What paperwork do I need to dispose of Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM)?
18. Does my asbestos notification expire?
19. Can the 10-day waiting period be waived?
20. What is a complete notification?
21. Does the agency need to inspect my project before I dispose of the asbestos or debris material?
22. What are penalties for non-compliance?
23. Is an asbestos survey report required if suspect materials are presumed to be asbestos containing?
24. What if a structure is too hazardous to safely conduct an asbestos survey or have known friable asbestos safely removed prior to demolition or renovation?
25. What is NVLAP?
26. Are cement products that contain more than 1% asbestos friable?
27. Is pipe bursting allowed for asbestos containing materials (ACM)?
28. How do I submit an asbestos project notification?
29. How do I know what the asbestos survey requirements are?