You have likely arrived here because you’re attempting to get a building permit.
Effective January 1, 2002, the Texas Department
of State Health Services (TDSHS) enacted Senate Bill 509
requiring cities throughout Texas to verify that an asbestos survey has been done in accordance with the
Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules
(AHPR) and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP) before issuing a permit for renovation or demolition.
Disturbing asbestos-containing building materials is a regulated activity...
Disturbing asbestos-containing building materials is a regulated activity (
Title 25 Part I Chapter
295). Anyone engaged in asbestos-related activities in a public building must provide proof
of a current license to any inspecting official from the TDH, to an employer, or to a
prospective employer upon request.
Permit Information
Asbestos Background Information