Washington, D.C. Asbestos Regulations

• District of Columbia Code § 8-111.01, et seq.
• D.C. Municipal Regulations: 20-8 (Section 800 - Control of Asbestos)

Federal:

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Develops and enforces regulations necessary to protect the general public from exposure to airborne contaminants that are known to be hazardous to human health (See 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et. seq).
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Washington, D.C.:

• District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)

• Residential building with four or fewer dwelling units (including privately owned and single-family homes) are excluded from DOEE's asbestos regulations.
• To obtain an Asbestos Abatement Permit, licensed contractors must submit an Asbestos Notification Form with the appropriate fee.
• DOEE must receive notifications at least 10 working days before asbestos abatement activities begin.
• If a notification is incomplete, DOEE will attempt to obtain the missing or erroneous information. If needed information cannot be obtained, a permit will not be issued and the application will therefore be canceled.

• Building Owners, or designated representatives, must inform occupants not less than 30 days prior to commencement of asbestos abatement. Requests for a waiver from this requirement must be submitted in writing to DOEE.
• Except in emergency situations, notices of asbestos abatement work must be posted at least 3 days before work commences (3-day Asbestos Project Notice). Notices must be posted immediately outside all entrances and exits from the work site of asbestos abatement. This requirement does not apply to utility companies.

• The asbestos abatement contractor wishing to start work before submitting a 10-day notification must request a waiver from DOEE. The waiver request must include a complete and accurate notification for the abatement work and a letter explaining why the 10-day notification period should be waived.
• Permits must be obtained and permit fees must be paid for abatements that receive a waiver of the 10-day notification requirement when the abatement involves RACM and meets size thresholds.