You will need this licence if you intend to carry out the removal of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral made up of tiny fibres. When distributed, it can produce a dust containing asbestos fibres that, when breathed in, can cause a range of health issues.
There are two types of asbestos removal licence:
- a Class A asbestos removal licence allows the licence holder to remove friable asbestos and non-friable asbestos and asbestos contaminated dust or debris (ACD)
- a Class B asbestos removal licence allows the licence holder to remove more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos and ACD associated with the removal of more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos.