Asbestos Information

Florida Building Code requires a building permit for the demolition or renovation of an existing structure containing asbestos. The building permit shall contain an asbestos notification statement which indicates the owner's or operator's responsibility to comply with the provisions of Section 469.003, Florida Statutes, and to notify the Department of Environmental Protection of his or her intentions to remove asbestos, when applicable, in accordance with state and federal laws. An owner of a residential building may qualify for a licensing exemption if comply with the provisions of Section 469.002, Florida Statutes.