§ 469.005, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 469. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
License requirements.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
All applicants for licensure as either asbestos consultants or asbestos contractors shall:
(1) Pay the initial licensing fee.
(2) When applying for licensure as an asbestos consultant, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:
(a) A building asbestos surveys and mechanical systems course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(b) An asbestos management planning course. Such course shall consist of not less than 2 days of instruction.
(c) A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(d) A project designer course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(3) When applying for licensure as an asbestos contractor, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:
(a) An asbestos contractor/supervisor course. Such course shall consist of not less than 5 days of instruction.
(b) A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(4) Provide evidence of satisfactory work on 10 asbestos projects within the last 5 years.
(5) Provide evidence of financial stability.
(6) Pass a department-approved examination of qualifications and knowledge relating to asbestos.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 15, ch. 98-419; s. 17, ch. 99-254; s. 1, ch. 2000-154.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 469.004, Fla. Stat.License; asbestos consultant; asbestos contractor.Printed as s. 469.005(2); s. 469.005(3); ss. 469.005(5) and 469.006
- § 469.013, Fla. Stat.Course requirements for asbestos surveyors, management planners, project monitors, and project designers.Printed as s. 469.005(2)(a); s. 469.005(2)(b); s. 469.005(2)(d); s. 469.005(3)(a)
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