COLORADO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Recently the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Asbestos Division has made policy changes in the Colorado Asbestos requirements for the single family homeowner who owns a condominium in which the front entry door to your privately owned unit is adjoined by a common indoor hall-way to entry doorways of other privately owned condominium units.  Apparently, there has been at least one instance where inappropriate work has been conducted resulting in an asbestos contamination of either the common hall-way or other adjacent units.  I have copied the statement sent directly to us from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regarding this policy change.


However, let me first point out that inappropriate behavior and inappropriate work practices by even a licensed contractor are ALWAYS a potential issue by unethical contractors whether your personal legal right to be known as a "PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL HOME" as opposed to an "area of public access" has been decided for you, on your behalf by a Government Agency or not.


We are asked many times through-out the year "Why is asbestos work for my home so costly?" Well....may we start by saying that regulatory requirement is what it is, abiding by these standards is absolutely necessary by an ethical Contractor.  This can increase costs for you at every aspect of your PRIVATE HOME RENOVATION beyond your control as well as beyond the control of your contractor who may in fact be ethical in their dealing with YOU the PRIVATE HOMEOWNER/CUSTOMER in attempt to conduct ethical work at a reasonable cost.



The following is the statement of policy change implemented by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment;


Name undisclosed,

I reviewed the abatement application for ADDRESS UNDISCLOSED, Denver CO 80216 and cannot approve it as an opt-out. Although this is the owners private residence, this complex shares closed common hallways with adjoining neighbors. Historically we had approved opt-outs for these type of complexes and found that other units within that complex had become contaminated. Since then it is our policy that opting out of the regulations could potentially expose neighbors within that complex; therefore abatement activities should fully comply with Colorado Regulation 8 Part B. Contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you,

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Cody Archuleta

Indoor Air Quality Unit

P 303.692.3273| F 303.782.0278

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246

cody.archuleta@state.co.us  |  

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  Over the past year we have certainly recognized additional increased stringency on the part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.  It has become increasingly costly and frustrating for a private home-owner to have asbestos removal projects conducted in a timely and efficient manner.  For example; If you have scheduled a carpet or floor replacement, bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, or any type of home remodel for that matter it is definitely in your best interest to have a licensed asbestos inspection performed well prior to your planned renovation. 

  If you should happen to have your flooring or carpet installer, or other remodel service provider arrive to discover potential asbestos containing products under other pre-existing flooring materials, wall materials, etc. or inform you of the possibility of the presence of asbestos fiber in any other product associated with your remodel this will most certainly delay your intended home improvement project.

  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment REQUIRES ten (10) work days to process any request even if your new materials have arrived at your home and your contractor has been delayed and has had to walk away from the project. 

  In the past, the Department allowed the homeowner the benefit of explaining the NEWLY DISCOVERED presence of asbestos fiber in a product which was previously unknown to the home owner allowing them to request a waiver of the ten (10) work day processing requirement. However, this year there have been in house policy changes (not necessarily in the written regulatory requirement) which allow the asbestos permit processor the power to determine whether your NEWLY discovered asbestos material is in fact NEWLY discovered. AND does it warrant a waiver of the required ten (10) work days to process regardless of the financial impact and discomfort that the home-owner may experience while their home is left partially demolished, flooring been removed, or partially demolished? Be apprised that each of these situations is reviewed individually and may or may not warrant approval for your asbestos removal contractor to mobilize your project.


Bottom line: Do your own diligent investigation, request an asbestos inspection prior to beginning any portion of your project!!

Recommended for asbestos removal or asbestos related questions;

WWW.RelianceAbatement.Com

WWW.Asbestos-Colorado.com

Home remodeling

If you are planning a renovation or remodel of an existing home, please be sure that all of the asbestos suspect materials that will be disturbed have been tested prior to beginning this process with your selected General Contractor.  The testing of materials to be disturbed are required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.  As the market in Colorado has increased the number of home-buyers who would like to improve or remodel to a more modern or personalized look and feel of thier home, so have the number of consumers who have paid far too much for environmental clean-up fees for improper removal and handling.  In most cases your asbestos contractor scope of work is minimal in comparison to the over-all project scope such as with a kitchen re-design, bath remodel, master bedroom or office improvement, or textures through-out the home.  As well as minimal in comparison to the over-all expense of your project. We have seen far too many home owners, residential developers, and remodel contractors who have approached an asbestos project from the back-end which generally means a potentially costly "clean-up".  Pre-planning the asbestos portion of your project will save you time, money, and is far more environmentally and community friendly.  We recommend the services of:
 www.Asbestos-Colorado.com  or www.Relianceabatement.com for answers to your questions and to gather ideas on how your project may be approached to minimize your expenses.  Getting it right the first time is far more economical.

Colorado home renovation asbestos contamination

The housing Real Estate market has certainly been active this year.  Interest rates have incouraged the buyer whether the first time home owner, experienced buyer, investor/developer.  Many homes have been purchased with the intention of home improvement, renovation, restoration, or demolition for new build.  Please remember that in the State of Colorado any of these activities require asbestos testing of materials that will be impacted by your project. As the market has been active for such improvements we have also seen an increase in inappropriate asbestos material disturbance activity.  When this activity is dicovered by regulating agencies in Colorado "stop work orders" are posted on your project, notice of regulatory violation are issued, and in many cases punitive damages are dispersed to involved parties.  WE SEE THIS ALL THE TIME!  When this occurs what-ever your project budget, it's now completely out the window as asbestos spill response actions are costly.  Conducting the appropriate testing, along with the appropriate asbestos removal by a licensed contractor is the most ethical, economical, time efficient means of conducting your project.  Recommended asbestos services can be easily located at WWW.ASBESTOS-COLORADO.COM or WWW.RELIANCEABATEMENT.COM