ABATEMENT COMPANIES
Consult your state’s Department of Environmental Protection for guidance on hiring certified asbestos abatement companies
May 4, 2010 - In evaluating asbestos abatement companies and asbestos contractors for hire, the preliminary steps are essentially the same as hiring any contractor. At a minimum, evaluate their professional track record, licensing status and cost proposals.
The best way for identifying asbestos materials, if they are not already labeled, is to have them sampled and analyzed by a qualified professional associated with any number of abatement companies in your state.
Abatement companies can help you in identifying asbestos and present a plan that adheres to state and federal laws for disposing asbestos.
By law, abatement procedures must be performed by professional abatement companies. Consult your state’s Department of Environmental Protection for guidance.
Asbestos abatement companies
In New York state, the NYC DEP does not provide recommendations or referrals for people seeking information on asbestos abatement companies.
The NYC DEP does certify more than 250 asbestos investigators every year. Current certification status may be obtained by contacting the ACP Certification Unit at (718) 595-3693.
When selecting an asbestos investigator among abatement companies, the Asbestos Control Program suggests reviewing the individual’s violation record, if one exists.
Violation histories may be obtained within 48-72 hours by faxing a request to (718) 595-3749.
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