California Occupational License

License Title:
    Asbestos Consultant Certification
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Industrial Relations
     Division of Occupational Safety and Health
     Asbestos Consultant Certification Unit

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 2424 Arden Way, Suite 495
Sacramento,  CA  95825 - 2417

     Phone Number: (916) 574-2993
     Fax Number: (916) 483-0572

     E-mail Address: actu@dir.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.dir.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
All individuals engaged as asbestos consultants or asbestos site surveillance technicians shall be certified by the Division.

Fees: 1)Asbestos Consultant: $500 application and examination fee; $325 annual renewal. 2)Asbestos site surveillance technicians: $400 application and examination fee; $270 annual renewal fee.

Examination Frequency: Monthly

Exam Locations: Sacramento, Los Angeles

Experience Requirement: Compliance with Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Sections 341.15 and 1529.

Average Time to Process Application: 45 days.

Renewal Period: Annually.

Special License Requirements: In addition to the experience and education requirements listed above, applicants must provide passport type photos to be used in preparing a photo identification card and certificates showing completion of the following EPA AHERA courses: Asbestos Consultant: Management Planner, Project Designer, Contractor/Supervisor; Site Surveillance Technician: Building Inspector, Contractor/Supervisor.

Comments: Certification is for individuals only.

Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 341.15 and 1529.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 194091