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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 469
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
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F.S. 469.005
469.005 License requirements.All applicants for licensure as either asbestos consultants or asbestos contractors shall:
(1) Pay the initial licensing fee.
(2) When applying for licensure as an asbestos consultant, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:
(a) A building asbestos surveys and mechanical systems course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(b) An asbestos management planning course. Such course shall consist of not less than 2 days of instruction.
(c) A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(d) A project designer course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(3) When applying for licensure as an asbestos contractor, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:
(a) An asbestos contractor/supervisor course. Such course shall consist of not less than 5 days of instruction.
(b) A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.
(4) Provide evidence of satisfactory work on 10 asbestos projects within the last 5 years.
(5) Provide evidence of financial stability.
(6) Pass a department-approved examination of qualifications and knowledge relating to asbestos.
History.s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 15, ch. 98-419; s. 17, ch. 99-254; s. 1, ch. 2000-154.