When do I need to notify the District?The Air District must be notified at least 10 business
days before:
72 hours in advance with the payment of an additional fee. Air District regulations must always be followed when removing asbestos or demolishing buildings. |
When will the Inspector make a visit?See "Can I schedule an
appointment with an Inspector for an inspection?" |
Where can I find a copy of the asbestos regulation? |
Where can I get a list of the certified asbestos analysis laboratories in the Bay Area?A list of certified asbestos analysis laboratories can be found by conducting an online search. |
Where do I send my NOV response?Your response and a copy of the NOV should be sent to: Attn: Director of Compliance and Enforcement 375 Beale St. Ste 600 San Francisco CA 94105 |
Where does the Air District get its authority?In 1946, the
California Legislature enacted the first air pollution control law authorizing
the formation of county air pollution control districts. In 1955, the Bay Area
Air Pollution Control Law was adopted, establishing the Bay Area Air Pollution
Control District (later
renamed the Bay Area Air Quality Management District) as the first regional air
pollution control agency in the nation. The Air District has been delegated the
authority to enforce federal asbestos regulation. The Air District developed its own rule in
1976 that is more stringent than the federal rule. |
Who is your Board of Directors?The Board of Directors is made up of representatives from each county. Please visit our Board of Directors page for further information. |
Why do I have to apply for a J#?The Air District regulates the demolition and renovation of buildings and structures that may contain asbestos, and the manufacture of materials known to contain asbestos. All businesses and homeowners within the Air District boundaries (9 counties of the Bay Area) must be in compliance with Regulation 11, Rule 2. |
Why do I have to wait 10 working days? I don’t have asbestos, why do I still have to wait?Federal regulations (Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M) require a 10-working day notification period. BAAQMD cannot be less stringent. |
Why do I see the same contacts listed multiple times in the Contacts picker?Some companies have multiple contact people in their organization, while others do not. In order to save you some data entry, we list all contacts we have on record, even though there may be duplicates. |
Why does the building department require me to get a J#?California Health and Safety Code Section 19827.5 requires evidence of asbestos notification to the Environmental Protection Agency or its designee (BAAQMD). Receipt of a J# fulfills this requirement. Each City and County Building Department has its own requirements. Please contact your Building Department directly for further details. |