Please note that there are two air districts in Sonoma County; each with its own asbestos rules and notification requirements.  Check the map on our home page to verify which District you must notify.

Notification Requirement

Renovation or demolition of structures that contain asbestos requires advance notification to the District and handling by EPA-certified contractors.  The District FAQ and required notification form provide specific District information.  There is no notification fee.

District Asbestos FAQAsbestos Notification Form

 

Asbestos is considered a toxic pollutant by State and Federal law because it is known to cause or contribute to cancer.  All forms of asbestos are considered toxic and no safe exposure level has been determined for residential areas.

The state of California has an Air Toxics Control Measure (ATCM) for asbestos and the US EPA has a National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutant (NESHAP) for asbestos.