Does the law require asbestos mitigation?

Asbestos mitigation is at the discretion of the homeowner.

Even if material contains asbestos, the homeowner may choose to leave it alone or, if necessary, repair it.

If the homeowner chooses to do his or her own repairs, the homeowner must comply with the law. The free Department of Toxic Substances Control fact sheet “Managing Asbestos Waste” is available on the DTSC Web site at:

www.dtsc.ca.gov/InformationResources/upload/OAD-PBL_Asbestos_FS.pdf