Demolition
Notification
Department of Environmental Protection
Lead & Asbestos Hazard Prevention Program
17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
TEL (207) 287-2651 FAX (207) 287-6220
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Notice
Prior to demolition, building owners must determine if there is any asbestos-containing material(s) (ACM) in the
building. An “asbestos inspection” by a MDEP-licensed Asbestos Consultant is required for all buildings
regardless of construction date, except single-family homes and residential buildings with 2-4 units built after
1980. In lieu of an asbestos inspection, pre-1981 residential buildings with 2-4 units can be
surveyed to identify
possible ACM by someone knowledgeable about ACM, such as a c
ode enforcement officer or building
inspector.
If your project involves the demolition of a single family residence or a residential building with less than 5 units,
please answer the following questions to determine whether you need to
have your inspection performed by a
MDEP-licensed Asbestos Consultant:
Does this demolition/renovation project involve more than ONE residential building at
the same
site with the same owner?
Is this building currently being used, or has it EVER been used, as a commercial,
government, daycare, office, church, charitable or other non-profit place of business?
Is this building to be demolished as part of a highway or road-widening project?
Is this building part of a building cooperative, apartment or condo building?
Is this building used for military housing?
Have other residences or non-residential buildings at this site been scheduled to be
demolished now, or in the future, as part of a larger project?
Is more than ONE building to be lifted from its foundation and relocated?
Will this building be intentionally burned for the purpose of demolition or fire department
training?
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If you answer ''no'' to all the questions above, your building can be inspected by a
knowledgeable non-
licensed person as applicable.
Any ''yes'' answers to the above questions requires an inspection by a MDEP-licensed Asbestos
Consultant.
Important Notice
Before you can demolish any building, including single-family residences, all asbestos materials must be
removed from the building. The removal of those materials must be done by a MDEP-licensed Asbestos
Abatement Contractor, except single-family homeowners may remove some asbestos under certain
circumstances (Contact MDEP for more information).
With the exception of a single family home, building owners are required to submit the Asbestos Building
Demolition Notification to the MDEP at least five (5) working days prior to the demolition EVEN IF NO
ASBESTOS is present.