Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
 
chapter
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations [18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for firms and individuals conducting asbestos abatement.
State Authority 54.1-501
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the asbestos abatement profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (11) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cameron Parris  / Regulatory Operations Administrator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: Cameron.Parris@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-9183    FAX: (866)350-5354    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2023 General Review NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/26/2023.
2022 Asbestos and Lead Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2023.
Temporary Fee Reduction - 2021
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2021.
Amend Trade or Fictitious Name Requirement
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2020.
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2020.
Update regulations for asbestos labs and project monitors Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2019.
2017 Asbestos Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2018.
Asbestos Regulations - Regulatory Reform Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2015.
Fee Adjustment 2012 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2015.
Amendment to Asbestos Licensing Regulations Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2008.
Amendment to the Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspector Asbestos Licensing Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2006.
Amendment to Asbestos Licensing Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/02/2002.
Amendment to Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2017 Asbestos Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 11/17/2017 prior to publication in The Virginia Register.
Asbestos Temporary License 08-2010 Emergency/NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 11/10/2010 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/13/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
8/22/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/24/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/22/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is