Richard "Rick" Morrison, Executive Director
Division of Professions
Asbestos Licensing Unit
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
Phone: 850.487.1395
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Asbestos Licensing Unit
This page provides helpful information and examples about the types of services that must be performed by a DBPR-licensed individual or business
What services require a State of Florida license?
Asbestos Contractors and Consultants
An Asbestos Contractor is a person who removes, encapsulates, or encloses asbestos-containing materials or disposes of asbestos-containing waste in the course of activities including, but not limited to, construction, renovation, maintenance, or demolition. An Asbestos consultant is a person who conducts surveys for asbestos-containing materials, develops operation and maintenance plans, monitors and evaluates asbestos abatement, prepares asbestos abatement specifications, or performs related tasks.
These items are offered as examples of services you do need to hire a person with a Florida license and services you do not need to hire a person with a Florida license. The list is not all inclusive. If you have specific questions, please contact the department at 850.487.1395 or review the rules for the profession at www.myfloridalicense.com. You should also check with your county or city to learn whether or not a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency is required for services that do not require a state license. Please visit our Unlicensed Activity page to learn more about how you can help us combat Unlicensed Activity.
Needs a License |
Does not need a License |
Conduct an asbestos survey, develop an operation and maintenance plan, monitor and evaluate asbestos abatement or prepare abatement specifications. |
Work performed by an employee of the United States, a Florida county, or a municipality who has completed training described in Chapter 469.002, F.S. and performs work solely for his/her employer. |
Conduct asbestos abatement. |
A certified or registered roofing contractor who moves, removes or disposes of asbestos-containing roofing materials. |
Removal or disposal of asbestos containing resilient floor covering or its adhesive as described in Chapter 469.002, F.S. |
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Abatement of asbestos containing pipe or conduit as described in chapter 469.002, F.S. |