Asbestos Investigator Photo Identification Card

The department shall issue an asbestos investigator certificate in the form of a photo identification card which shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance to qualified applicants who submit the following:

A completed application provided by the Department accompanied by a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and

Documentation of successful completion within the prior 12 months of a New York State Restricted Asbestos Handler-Ill Inspector Training course, and a passing grade on the required investigator training course; and

Documentation of a medical examination performed by a physician within the prior 12 months, which shall include at a minimum a pulmonary function test, evaluation of a recent chest x-ray and a physician's recommendation as to whether the applicant is able to wear a respirator in the performance of his/her job; and

Documentation of a qualitative or quantitative fit test performed within the prior three months, which shall include brand name and type of respirator, date and location of test, and the signature of the industrial hygienist administering the test.