In fact you may be able to install new siding on top of the asbestos siding no removal necessary.
Disposing of asbestos siding in nj.
Do not throw or drop removed asbestos siding.
However if you want to remove you have two options.
You should always hire a licensed asbestos removal contractor to remove asbestos in commercial areas but non professionals may operate removals in domestic settings.
Asbestos siding is durable and generally not as hazardous as asbestos pipe or boiler insulation.
Under current new jersey department of health njdoh and new jersey department of labor regulations njdol there is nothing that prohibits the homeowner from removing packaging and disposing of asbestos roofing siding and insulation from his personal residence.
Due to the health risks involved you can t simply dump old asbestos siding into your trash can and put it on the curb as many states require that material containing asbestos be properly disposed.
As long as the siding remains intact it can stay.
Asbestos siding never needs to be removed simply because it is asbestos.
Contractors are removing asbestos from buildings as it contributes to an increased risk of lung cancer asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Under current new jersey department of environmental protection njdep and new jersey department of labor regulations njdol there is nothing that prohibits the homeowner from removing packaging and disposing of asbestos roofing siding and insulation from their personal residence.
Wrap asbestos siding in 6 mil thick plastic sheeting and secure the plastic with duct tape or place the debris in heavy duty plastic bags.
Number and age standardized rate of asbestosis.
Once you decide to remove asbestos siding from your home you ll face another major obstacle.
However anyone but the homeowner removing the asbestos from a residence must have a license issued by the njdol.
Instead find a professional that specializes in asbestos removal and disposal who can not only clear the dangers from your home but also perform a thorough cleaning afterwards.
34 5a 32 et seq by conducting inspections involving the abatement of friable and nonfriable asbestos containing materials in all private public commercial and residential buildings in new jersey including those asbestos projects performed in schools and public buildings under.
New jersey department of labor and workforce development njdol there is nothing that prohibits the homeowner from removing packaging and disposing of asbestos roofing siding and insulation from his personal residence.
Because asbestos becomes highly dangerous when broken apart removing asbestos tiles yourself is rarely a good idea.
