469.005 License requirements. - Florida Statutes

469.005 License requirements.

All applicants for licensure as either asbestos consultants or asbestos contractors shall:

   (1) Pay the initial licensing fee.

   (2) When applying for licensure as an asbestos consultant, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:

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

   (b) An asbestos management planning course. Such course shall consist of not less than 2 days of instruction.

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

   (d) A project designer course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.

   (3) When applying for licensure as an asbestos contractor, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:

   (a) An asbestos contractor/supervisor course. Such course shall consist of not less than 5 days of instruction.

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

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

   (5) Provide evidence of financial stability.

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

History. s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 15, ch. 98-419; s. 17, ch. 99-254; s. 1, ch. 2000-154.