Asbestos Inspector Certification Requirements and Fees
Summary
Wisconsin requires asbestos inspectors to be certified under Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 159. The certification costs $175 per year and is valid for one year. Applicants must be 18 or older, complete an initial three-day asbestos inspector training course, and be associated with a certified asbestos company. Renewal requires a half-day annual refresher training.
“Asbestos inspector certification is for a person who finds and judges the condition of materials with asbestos or that may have asbestos.”
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This document from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services establishes the certification requirements for asbestos inspectors under state law. Individuals must complete initial three-day training, pay $175 annually, and complete half-day annual refresher courses to maintain certification. Asbestos inspectors must work through a certified asbestos company when performing inspections.
Affected parties seeking asbestos inspector certification in Wisconsin should ensure they meet age and training prerequisites, budget $175 annually for the certification fee, and coordinate with a certified asbestos company for work assignments. The cited legal authorities are Wis. Stat. ch. 254 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 159.
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A certification for a person who finds and judges the condition of materials with asbestos or that may have asbestos. They look at the material and collect samples for lab tests.
Type
Initial, Renewal
Description
In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to do asbestos work. Asbestos inspector certification is for a person who finds and judges the condition of materials with asbestos or that may have asbestos. They look at the material and collect samples for lab tests.
Asbestos inspectors must be associated with a certified asbestos company when doing asbestos work.
Duration
One year. A half-day annual refresher training is required to renew.
Fees
$175 per year
Prerequisites
You must be 18 or older. You also must complete an initial three-day asbestos inspector training course. Find a training provider here.
See Wis. Admin. Code. ch. DHS 159, subchapter II, Certification, Requirements for Individuals
Instructions
There are two ways to apply:
- Apply for asbestos certification online.
- Submit the Asbestos Individual Application, F-44017 (paper form). Learn more about applying for certification.
Wisconsin statute
Wis. Stat. ch. 254, Subchapter II, Toxic Substances
Wisconsin administrative code
Wis. Admin. Code. ch. DHS 159, Asbestos Certification and Training Course Requirements for Asbestos Activities
Other agencies involved
U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Program information
The Asbestos Program makes sure asbestos professionals are trained, certified, and work safely.
Glossary
Contact Email
Phone
608-261-6876
Fax
608-266-9711
Mailing Address
PO Box 93419
Milwaukee, WI 53293
United States
Last revised December 8, 2023
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