Is Licensing Required For Asbestos Roof Removal?

The process of asbestos roof removal requires extreme caution to avoid accidental contact with the harmful mineral. Due to this reason, homeowners should hire only professional companies that possess appropriate licenses.

Licensing and Other Considerations

All professional companies would first make important considerations before an asbestos removal project. The first consideration is planning for the most efficient process in which to conduct such removal in the least risky manner. Based on requirements of the Australian Work Health and Safety Act, the procedure must ensure minimal risk to workers, as well as everyone else in the vicinity.

You must also confirm that the company has proper licensing to carry out such a delicate procedure. Safe Work Australia reveals that various removal procedures may have different licensing requirements. These include:

(i) No license requirement:

You don't need any licensing just to remove 10 m2 or less of non-friable asbestos products (products that are in solid/ compact form) or asbestos containing material (ACM). This also applies if the material to be removed is asbestos-contaminated dust/ debris that results from removal of 10 m2 or less of non-friable products or ACM. The asbestos-contaminated dust/ debris may also be a minor contamination.

Such removal procedures are typical of cases where installation of an air conditioner would require removal of a 2 m2 asbestos cement sheet. You may also need to remove a 1.6 m2 asbestos cement eave to provide access to pipes. However, even in these cases which don't require licensing, proper removal procedures must be followed for the safety of all workers and other people within the vicinity.

(ii) Class B License:

A class B license is necessary for more extensive projects. With this license, professionals can safely and competently remove 10 m2 or more of non-friable products or ACM. It's also applicable to removal of 10 m2 or more of asbestos containing dust or debris.

(iii) Class A license:

This is the highest possible licensing for bathroom asbestos removal, or asbestos roof removal. It includes all the removal procedures covered by class B licensing. Moreover, class A licensing also allows professional companies to remove extensive amounts of friable products (asbestos products found in powder form or materials that can easily crumble using hand pressure).

Examples of projects that would require class A or B licenses include asbestos cement sheet removal in factory toilet blocks. In this instance, the project would involve an extensive range of on-friable material. On the other hand, class A and B licensing would be necessary in removal of extensive asbestos lagging on pipes during maintenance work. Such lagging is composed of friable material.

Licensing for Asbestos Assessors

You would also require an asbestos assessor before and after the removal process. Such a professional will serve the purpose of: identifying asbestos containing materials within your premises, evaluating the asbestos risk and reviewing the asbestos register.

The Australian Work Health and Safety Act requires this professional to have an asbestos assessor license. This license allows the assessor to conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections, as well as issuing of clearance certificates in removal work involving class A asbestos.


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Wade Rogers possesses long-term experience in professional asbestos removal services. He regularly shares useful insights that Australian homeowners should know about. For the best professional service, contact Asbestos Removal Sydney. For professional removal services, you can visit http://www.asbestosremovalsydney.com.au/ .