In west virginia the division of air quality is the agency which enforces the federal asbestos neshap rule 40 cfr 61 subpart m.
Removing asbestos siding in virginia.
Do not throw or drop removed asbestos siding.
Asbestos workers must be licensed by the virginia department of professional and occupational regulation dpor.
Work from the top down removing the snails to keep from breaking the asbestos siding.
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.
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.
Abatement companies are equipped with both the experience of working with asbestos and with specialized tools and materials.
Generally asbestos materials must be sealed and double bagged before it may be transported.
The virginia deq will regulate the disposal of asbestos containing materials in virginia landfills.