The Florida Senate

469.005  License requirements.--All applicants for licensure as either asbestos consultants or asbestos contractors shall:

(1)  Pay the initial licensing fee.

(2)  Successfully complete the following courses, as approved by the department:

(a)  An asbestos abatement project management and supervision course. Such course shall consist of not less than 4 days of instruction and shall cover the nature of the health risks, the medical effects of exposure, federal and state asbestos laws and regulations, legal and insurance considerations, contract specifications, sampling and analytical methodology, worker protection, and work area protection.

(b)  A course in building asbestos surveys and mechanical systems. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.

(c)  A course in asbestos management planning. Such course shall consist of not less than 2 days of instruction.

(d)  A course in respiratory protection. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.

(3)  Provide evidence of satisfactory work on 10 asbestos projects within the last 5 years.

(4)  Provide evidence of financial stability.

(5)  Pass a department-approved examination of qualifications and knowledge relating to asbestos.

History.--s. 53, ch. 94-119.