18VAC15-21-70: Qualifications for asbestos inspector license

A. Each individual applying for an asbestos inspector license must provide:

1. Proof of successful completion of an EPA-approved or board-approved initial accredited inspector training program and all subsequent EPA-approved or board-approved accredited asbestos inspector refresher training programs; and

2. Evidence of experience in performing asbestos inspections in buildings or industrial facilities, including collecting bulk samples, categorizing ACM, assessing ACM, and preparing inspection reports. The applicant must furnish acceptable documentation that one of the following qualifications has been met:

Education

Experience

Acceptable master's or bachelor's degree program

Three months or performed a minimum of seven inspections

Acceptable associate's degree program

Six months or performed a minimum of 10 inspections

High school diploma or equivalent

12 months or performed a minimum of 15 inspections

B. The education submitted pursuant to subsection A of this section must meet the requirements of 18VAC15-21-110. The experience submitted pursuant to subsection A of this section must meet the requirements of 18VAC15-21-120.