Rule 391-3-14-.04. Contractor Licensing

1. (1) From and after July 1, 1996, any contractor shall obtain a license prior to engaging in the removal or encapsulation of friable asbestos-containing materials from any facility or residential dwelling.
2. (2) A copy of the license and evidence of satisfactory training shall be available for review by the Division at all projects sites.

3. (3) The application for a license or renewal of a license shall be accompanied by an application fee of $100, and shall be submitted in such manner, and on such forms, as specified by the Director. The application shall include information sufficient to demonstrate:

   1. (a) Satisfactory completion of an initial training course or required annual update courses, as applicable, in the removal and abatement of asbestos as described in 391-3-14-.016. The initial training course must have been completed within 48 months prior to submittal of the application;
   2. (b) Reliability in performance of general contracting activities;
   3. (c) Prior experience in performing asbestos abatement activities as demonstrated through the submission of information that the applicant has successfully completed or supervised three previous asbestos abatement projects;
   4. (d) Satisfactory in-use written standard operating procedures for employee respiratory protection, overall work practices, worker and public protection practices, and bulk and air sampling procedures for asbestos abatement activities; and

   5. (e) Applicant's competence in the performance of asbestos abatement activities, as documented by:

      1. 1. A description of any asbestos abatement activities conducted by the applicant that have been terminated prior to completion including the circumstances of the termination;
      2. 2. A list of any contractual penalties that the applicant has paid for breach of or noncompliance with contract specifications for asbestos abatement activities;
      3. 3. Identification of any citations levied against the applicant by any Federal, State or local governmental agencies for violations relating to asbestos abatement;
      4. 4. A description of all legal proceedings, law suits, or claims that have been filed or levied against the applicant for asbestos-related activities;
      5. 5. A training process for applicant's employees in the hazards and procedures of asbestos abatement activities; and
      6. 6. The availability of personal and public protective equipment appropriate to asbestos abatement activity.
4. (4) The Director shall license contractors whose qualifications meet or exceed the criteria set forth in this Rule. Any license issued in accordance with this Rule shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed three years. Any contractor holding a valid license on June 30, 1996 shall be considered to hold a valid license until June 30, 1996.

Authority: The Georgia Asbestos Safety Act, O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-12-1et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Contractor Licensing" adopted. F. Jun 3, 1996; eff. June 23, 1996.