You will need this licence to remove specific types and amounts of asbestos. There are two classes of licence:
- class A: permits the removal of friable and non-friable asbestos
- class B: permits the removal of only non-friable asbestos.
You are also able to apply for a restricted class A or class B licence.
Examples of items containing asbestos include asbestos cement sheeting, cement pipes, vinyl tiles, sprayed insulation, and asbestos-containing telecommunications pits and pipes, pipe lagging, millboard and gaskets.