NC Asbestos Rules, Regulations & Ordinances

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NC General Statutes on Asbestos 

General StatuteAbout this Statute
NC General Statute §130A-444 through 452 (PDF)Established the Asbestos Hazard Management Program.
NC General Statute §130A-22(b1) and (b2)Details administrative penalty provisions.
NC General Statute §130A-450 (PDF)

Details changes to asbestos-containing material permit fees for demolition projects.

DHHS Memo: Asbestos Removal Permit Fee Increase (PDF) — Effective Sept. 1, 2008

 

N.C. Rules on Asbestos

N.C. RuleAbout this Rule
Asbestos Hazard Management Program (PDF)
10A NCAC 41C .0600-.0611		Rules (administrative code) adopted by the North Carolina Health Commission to implement the statutes.
National Emission Standard for Asbestos (PDF) 
40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M (40 CFR 61-141-157)		The AHMP Rules adopt the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) relating to asbestos demolition and renovation.
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools (PDF)
40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E		The AHMP Rules adopt the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) relating to the management of asbestos containing materials in schools. 

 

Open Burning

North Carolina air quality regulations address demolition of structures by intentional burning for the purpose of training firefighting personnel.

Open Burning Rules and Regulations

Open Burning Hotline: 1-800-634-7854 (toll-free)

 

County-Specific Ordinances

Three North Carolina counties have asbestos-related ordinances. Contact the agencies for information on local requirements.

CountyAgencyPhone
Buncombe CountyWNC Regional Air Quality Agency828-250-6777
Forsyth CountyOffice of Environmental Assistance and Protection336-703-2440
Mecklenburg CountyMecklenburg Land Use and Environmental Services Agency, Mecklenburg Air Quality704-336-5430

 

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