I meet the criteria of an Owner-Occupied, Single-Family Residence. Prior to my renovation/demolition, do I need a certified AHERA building inspector to inspect the structure?
For demolition, yes. For renovation, no—however, there are specific work practices and disposal requirements you must comply with. Contact Spokane Clean Air for further information. Important: Please note that if anyone other than the homeowner will be doing renovation work, the survey must be performed by a certified AHERA building inspector. Q: How do I determine if a material contains asbestos? A: You must have it tested by a laboratory. Local labs charge around $25 per sample. You can also send your sample to an accredited lab, with prices varying between $6 – $25, depending upon the turnaround time. A listing of accredited laboratories can be found here. Q: Asbestos was found in my home that I plan to have demolished, can I remove the asbestos myself? A: Yes, however, there are specific work practices and disposal requirements. Please contact Spokane Clean Air for further information. Click here to access “Renovation, Demolition and Asbestos” fact sheet and other asbestos-related
For demolition, yes. For renovation, no—however, there are specific work practices and disposal requirements you must comply with. Contact Spokane Clean Air for further information. Important: Please note that if anyone other than the homeowner will be doing renovation work, the survey must be performed by a certified AHERA building inspector. Q: How can you tell if a suspect material contains asbestos? A: Laboratory testing is the only way to know if a material contains asbestos. If your project qualifies as an owner-occupied, single-family residence, you as the resident homeowner can submit a sample for testing. Local labs charge around $25 per sample. You can also send your sample to an accredited lab, with prices varying between $6 – $25, depending upon the turnaround time. A listing of out-of-town accredited laboratories can be found here. If your project does not qualify as a owner-occupied, single-family residence, then only an AHERA-certified inspector may take a sample and hav
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