Building renovations, demolitions and training fires are potentially subject to asbestos release prevention efforts. Often these rules require a thorough inspection and lab analysis of suspect asbestos containing material, notification to the DNR and in some cases, proper removal and disposal.

Contractor Certification Permits

Any business or individual compensated to remove asbestos containing materials is required by the Iowa Division of Labor Services to obtain a certified asbestos contractor permit. Call 515-281-6175 for details or visit Division of Labor Services website.

General Information

• Asbestos Video Available
• Asbestos Staff Contacts
• A few examples of asbestos-containing materials
• Fire Fighting/Training Fires
• Asbestos-containing Vermiculite attic insulation
• Iowa Administrative Rules for air quality (see section 567, ch. 20 - 32) 

Forms, Guidance and Technical Information

• Guidelines for Catostrophic Emergency Situations Involving Asbestos
• Training Fire or Controlled Burn of a Demolished Building Notification Form & Instructions
• Fact Sheet on Building Burn Rules
• IAC Open Burning Rules
• IAC Definitions - Open Burning Rules
• Notification of Demolition and Renovation
• Asbestos Regulations Brochure
• NESHAP Regulation for Demolition, Renovation and Waste Disposal (40 CFR 61.145, 61.150)
• EPA clarification about the legal use of asbestos and the bans on asbestos-containing materials

Send completed asbestos forms to: