Purpose
To protect human health by verifying that asbestos will be safely managed prior to the start of building demolition or renovation activities.
Applicability
Applies to all building demolition projects even when no asbestos is present in the structure, and building renovation projects that include any asbestos abatement if the amount of asbestos to be removed is greater than 10 linear feet, 25 square feet, or 3 cubic feet.
Statute and Administrative Rules
RSA 141-E Asbestos Management and Control
Env-A 1800 Asbestos Management and Control
Env-Sw 2100 Management and Control of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not Operated After July 10, 1981
Application
Demolition/Renovation Notification Form 
A complete Demolition/Renovation Notification Form must be provided to the Asbestos Program and the town where the demolition or asbestos abatement activity will occur at least 10 working days before the start of demolition or asbestos abatement activities. Notification to the Asbestos Program is not required for any asbestos abatement projects that are not more than 10 linear feet, 25 square feet or 3 cubic feet.
| Fee | |
| Fees to accompany the Demolition/Renovation Notification Form are: | |
| $300 | for projects involving greater than 260 linear feet or 160 square feet of asbestos. |
| $50 | for projects involving between 10 linear feet or 25 square feet and up to 260 linear feet or 160 square feet. |
| $25 | for revisions to a previous notification. |
| No fee | is required for projects not more than 10 linear feet, 25 square feet or 3 cubic feet. |
Processing Time
Notification is accomplished upon Asbestos Program receipt of a complete notification form at least 10 working days before the start of the project.
Term/Renewal
None.
Modification/Amendments
The Asbestos Program must be notified in writing of changes to the original notification conditions in the Demolition/Renovation Notification Form before the revised condition occurs. A $25 fee must accompany each revision.
Transferability
Non-transferable.
Appeals
Any person aggrieved by a final decision may file an appeal to the Air Resources Council in accordance with Env-AC 200.
Status of Current Applications
Contact Steve Cullinane at stephen.cullinane@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-1373 or Joy Perkins at joy.perkins@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-4609.
More Information
Notification for emergency asbestos abatement projects must be performed according to Env-A 1803.05 (see Env-A 1800 Asbestos Management and Control
or Contact Us.
Contact Us
Asbestos Program
Steve Cullinane at stephen.cullinane@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-1373; or Contact Us
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