Asbestos Removal: When Is It Required and What to Do?

Asbestos must be removed when:

• Damaged or friable (easily crumbled, airborne particles).
• Located where disturbance is likely (e.g., ceiling tiles frequently bumped, pipe insulation near doorways).
• Present in certain materials (popcorn ceiling, vinyl floor tiles, asbestos-cement shingles).

Removal should be done by a licensed asbestos contractor trained in safe handling and removal of asbestos-containing materials.