Asbestos Testing in Chico, CA

Were you told you need a NESHAP permit? 

What is a NESHAP permit? 

Do you need an asbestos survey?

The National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) ‘notifications’ are required for all demolitions (excluding single family homes, or multi-family homes with 3 units or less) and are also required for many renovations.  These are EPA regulations enforced by the California Air Resources Board.  Most contractors/building owners become aware they need a NESHAP permit when they submit plans for a demolition or renovation to their local building department.  In order to comply with the notification requirements to NESHAP, you need to have certified individuals perform an asbestos survey to determine if you have an asbestos-containing materials that will be impacted by your project.   All work needs to be completed and a notification with all required information, including the asbestos survey or results thereof, must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to disturbance of any asbestos-containing materials and/or before demolition/renovation work begins (regardless of the presence or absence of asbestos).

What constitutes a demolition?  NESHAP regulations have a specific definition for what constitutes as a demolition = removal of a “load-bearing structural member” is considered a demolition. 

Asbestos regulations are complicated and there are numerous regulations that have different compliance points (i.e. NESHAPs generally governs only materials containing greater than 1% asbestos; however, CAL-OSHA regulations apply to worker protection regardless of the concentration of asbestos present).  At Guzi-West, our certified inspectors and consultants perform asbestos testing on households and buildings across California, including in Chico! We make sure that safety guidelines are met, the assessment is done correctly, and that we can help guide you through the complex web of regulations concerning asbestos. If you need asbestos testing or inspection, give us a call. Guzi-West serves Chico, CA and the surrounding areas in Northern California with testing and inspections for additional substances such as mold, lead-based paint, methamphetamine, and sewage/bacteria contamination.