Rule 52-3-.02. Criteria for Licensing of Contractors

To become licensed under this Rule, the contractor shall submit documentation meeting the following criteria:

1. (a) Satisfactory completion of a training course in the removal and abatement of asbestos as described in Rule 52-4-.01. This training course to have been completed within 48 months prior to submittal of 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. Performance under a temporary license will be evaluated as the basis for a full license;
4. (d) Current in use satisfactory 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;

5. (e) Factors to be considered. In assessing an applicant's competence in the performance of asbestos abatement activities, the Board shall consider the following information which shall be provided in the application:

   1. 1. 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 contractural penalties that the applicant has paid for breach 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; and
   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. Training process for applicant's employees in the hazards and procedures of asbestos abatement activities;
   6. 6. The availability of personal and public protective equipment appropriate to asbestos abatement activity.

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

History. Original Rule entitled "Criteria for Licensing of Contractors" was filed on March 24, 1987; effective April 13, 1987.