Demolition · AL · LA · MS · FL
Demolition & Asbestos Paperwork by State
The surveys, accreditations and 10-working-day notices that demolition and asbestos work require in AL, LA, MS and FL.
Alabama
ADEM - Air Division, Asbestos Program →
Who / what you need
Alabama Accredited Asbestos Inspector (survey)
All regulated structures must be surveyed by an Alabama Accredited Asbestos Inspector before renovation, demolition, or burning for training.
Official page →ADEM Certified Asbestos Abatement Contractor
Regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) must be removed by an ADEM Certified Asbestos Abatement Contractor.
Official page →Paperwork — in order
1. Asbestos survey - before anything moves
Accredited-inspector survey of the structure, before renovation or demolition.
Official page →2. 10-day notification (Notice of Demolition and/or Asbestos Removal)
Required before ANY demolition - with or without asbestos - and before renovations disturbing at least 260 linear ft, 160 sq ft, or 35 cubic ft of RACM.
Official page →3. Fire-training burns - prior approval
Residential structures burned for fire training require departmental approval first.
Official page →Watch-outs
- Jefferson County and Huntsville run their own local asbestos programs - notify the local agency there instead of ADEM.
- The 10-day notice applies to clean demolitions too, not just asbestos jobs.
Official page →Louisiana
LDEQ - Asbestos Program →
Who / what you need
LDEQ asbestos accreditations
Accredited workers (handling/removal/disposal), contractors/supervisors (oversight), and inspectors (identify + sample suspect materials). Management planners and project designers are required for schools and state buildings.
Official page →Louisiana add-on training
EPA-approved courses are accepted, plus a required 2-hour Louisiana regulations course from a Louisiana-recognized training provider.
Official page →Paperwork — in order
1. Asbestos inspection by an accredited inspector
Identify and sample suspect materials before demolition or renovation.
Official page →2. Notification of Demolition and Renovation (Form AAC-2)
Filed with LDEQ before the job. The federal asbestos NESHAP baseline is 10 working days - confirm exact timing in the AAC-2 instructions for your job type.
Official page →Watch-outs
- Schools and state buildings pull in the extra management-planner / project-designer accreditations.
- Keep accreditation cards current - LDEQ lists forms and guidance on its asbestos and lead-based-paint page.
Official page →Mississippi
MDEQ - Air Division, Asbestos Program →
Who / what you need
MDEQ-certified inspectors and abatement personnel
Building asbestos inspections and abatement must use MDEQ-certified individuals; abatement workers need training and certification through the MDEQ Asbestos Accreditation and Certification Program.
Official page →Paperwork — in order
1. Thorough pre-activity inspection
The affected facility must be thoroughly inspected for asbestos-containing materials before demolition or renovation.
Official page →2. 10-working-day notification (Demolition/Renovation Notification Form)
Required for ALL demolitions ten working days before activity, and for renovations affecting the regulated amounts of asbestos-containing material.
Official page →Watch-outs
- Residential buildings with four or fewer units are generally exempt - UNLESS the project covers multiple residential buildings or mixes residential with non-residential structures.
Official page →Florida
FDEP - Asbestos Program (plus 8 delegated county programs) →
Who / what you need
Licensed asbestos work (DBPR / FS 469)
Asbestos training, licensing and certification run through the Florida DBPR under the asbestos statute (FS ch. 469) - confirm the license your role needs with DBPR.
Official page →Paperwork — in order
1. Notice of Renovation or Demolition (DEP Form 62-257.900(1))
Submitted to the appropriate FDEP district or local program office at least 10 working days before the start date, for demolitions and for renovations over the NESHAP thresholds.
Official page →Watch-outs
- Eight counties run delegated programs and take the notice locally: Orange, Duval, Sarasota, Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, Pinellas.
- Licensing questions go to DBPR (850-487-1395), not FDEP.
Official page →On every job, regardless of state:
✓ Accredited/certified asbestos survey report in the job file
✓ Notification filed and the waiting period actually elapsed
✓ Accreditation/certification cards for everyone touching ACM
✓ Waste shipment records + manifests to an approved disposal site
✓ Wetting/emission controls documented during removal and loadout
✓ Utility disconnects confirmed in writing before demolition
✓ Air monitoring / clearance records where the job requires them
✓ Photos before, during and after - notices age, photos do not
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