Section 216-RICR-50-15-1.7 - Licensing of Asbestos Contractors, Asbestos Supervisors, and Asbestos Workers1.7.1General Licensing RequirementNo person shall engage in any asbestos abatement project at a facility unless he or she is licensed to do so by the Department under the provisions of this § 1.7 of this Part.
1.7.2ApplicabilityA. The licensing requirements of § 1.7 of this Part apply to all Asbestos Contractors, as defined in this Part, and each of their Asbestos Supervisors and Asbestos Workers.B. Persons who perform only spot repairs are exempted from the licensing requirement contained in §1.7.2(A) of this Part. However, persons performing spot repairs must be certified in accordance with § 1.19 of this Part.1.7.3License ApplicationA. To apply for a license, an Asbestos Contractor, Asbestos Supervisor, or Asbestos Worker shall submit a completed application to the Department on forms provided by the Department. The application shall include all information required by the Act, as well as by the form and accompanying instructions.B. The Department may at any time after the filing of the original application require further information to enable the Department to determine whether the application should be approved or denied.C. Each application for an Asbestos Contractor License shall be signed by the applicant or a person duly authorized to act on behalf of the applicant. Each application for an Asbestos Supervisor or Asbestos Worker License shall be signed by the applicant. All applications shall include a certification by the applicant that his or her License or other authorization to perform asbestos abatement work has not been suspended or revoked by any other state and that no enforcement actions by any state or federal agency are pending against the applicant.1.7.4License Fees and Issuance/Renewal of LicensesA. Asbestos Contractors 1. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.5-12(h), the Department shall grant a license to an Asbestos Contractor who meets the licensure requirements set forth in this Part, and upon submission of the licensure fee as set forth in the rules and regulations pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title). Said license shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked. Said license may be renewed every two (2) years in accordance with the provisions of § 1.7.8 of this Part and upon payment of the licensure renewal fee as set forth in the rules and regulations pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).B. Asbestos Supervisors 1. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.5-12(h), the Department shall grant a license for an Asbestos Supervisor, provided said Asbestos Supervisor meets the licensure requirements set forth in this Part, and upon submission of the licensure fee as set forth in the rules and regulations pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title). Said license shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked. Said license may be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of § 1.7.8 of this Part, upon documentation of compliance with the requirements of § 1.9.1 of this Part, and upon payment of the licensure renewal fee as set forth in the rules and regulations pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).C. Asbestos Workers 1. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.5-12(e), the Department shall grant a license for an Asbestos Worker provided said Asbestos Worker meets the licensure requirements set forth in this Part, and upon submission of the licensure fee as set forth in the rules and regulations pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title). Said license shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked. Said license may be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of § 1.7.8 of this Part, upon documentation of compliance with the requirements of § 1.9.1 of this Part, and upon payment of the licensure renewal fee as set forth in the rules and regulations pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).D. No license shall be issued or renewed until the correct application fee has been remitted. Fees will not be prorated for a period less than the full term of a license.1.7.5Denial of ApplicationsA. The Department may deny an application if it determines that the applicant has not demonstrated the ability to comply fully with applicable requirements established by the Act and/or by this Part.B. An applicant whose application is denied may request a hearing in accordance with the rules and regulations pertaining to Practices and Procedures Before the Department of Health (Part 10-05-4 of this Title).1.7.6Suspension or Revocation of a License and/or Imposition of Civil PenaltiesThe Department may, for cause or for violation of this Part, suspend or revoke any license issued under § 1.7 of this Part and/or impose administrative fines in accordance with the Act.
1.7.7Replacement of Lost or Damaged LicenseApplication for replacement of a lost or damaged Abatement Supervisor or Abatement Worker License must be made by the licensed individual and must be accompanied by the fee required in the rules and regulations pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).
1.7.8Renewal of a LicenseRequests for renewal of licenses issued under § 1.7 of this Part must contain all the information requested by § 1.7.3 of this Part without reference to any previously submitted material.
1.7.9Additional RequirementsThe Department may, by rule, regulations, or order, impose upon any licensee such requirements in addition to those established in this Part as it deems appropriate or necessary to minimize danger to public health and safety or property.
1.7.10CommunicationsAll communications and reports concerning this Part, and applications filed thereunder, should be addressed to the Department at its office located at:
Rhode Island Department of Health
Center for Healthy Homes and Environment
206 Cannon Building Three Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-1.7
Amended effective 1/1/2019