DEQ rules require survey prior to demolition
On Jan. 1, 2016, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) adopted rules requiring an asbestos
survey before demolishing residential buildings built before Jan. 1, 2004.
Demolition is defined as wrecking that removes any load-supporting structural member (a load-bearing wall, for example) or intentional burning. DEQ specifically requires that:
- An accredited inspector conducts the asbestos survey before demolition. The accredited inspector should
supply his credentials upon request.
- A copy of the asbestos survey be kept on site and
provided to DEQ upon request.
An asbestos survey is not required if all of the material
will be handled and disposed of as asbestos-containing material.
Waiver
DEQ can grant a waiver of the survey requirement if
requested in writing and documentation proves, to DEQ's satisfaction, that there is no asbestos-containing material present.
Non-residential buildings undergoing remodeling and
demolition have always required an asbestos survey. This has not changed.
Questions?
Visit the DEQ’s asbestos webpage http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/asbestos/index.htm.
Or, contact the office nearest you:
Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook and
Washington counties: Call the Northwest Region – Portland Office to contact
Susan Farland at 503-229-5982 or 800-452-4011.
Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties: Call the Western Region – Salem Office to contact Dottie Boyd at 503-378-5086
or 800-349-7677.
Jackson, Josephine and Eastern Douglas counties: Call the Western
Region – Medford Office to contact Steven Croucher at 541-776-6107 or
877-823-3216.
Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties: Call the Western
Region – Coos Bay Office to contact Martin Abts at 541-269-2721, ext. 222.
Crook, Deschutes, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath,
Lake, Sherman and Wasco counties: Call the Eastern Region – Bend Office to
contact Frank Messina at 541-633-2019 or 866-863-6668.
Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union,
Wallowa and Wheeler counties: Call the Eastern Region – Pendleton Office to
contact Tom Hack at 541-278-4626 or 800-304-3513.
Lane County: Call the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency at
541-736-1056.