469.005  License requirements.--All applicants for licensure as either asbestos consultants or asbestos contractors shall:

(1)  Pay the initial licensing fee.

(2)  When applying for licensure as an asbestos consultant, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:

(a)  An asbestos contractor/supervisor course. Such course shall consist of not less than 5 days of instruction.

(b)  A building asbestos surveys and mechanical systems course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.

(c)  An asbestos management planning course. Such course shall consist of not less than 2 days of instruction.

(d)  A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.

(e)  A project designer course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.

(3)  When applying for licensure as ¹an asbestos contractor, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:

(a)  An asbestos contractor/supervisor course. Such course shall consist of not less than 5 days of instruction.

(b)  A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.

(4)  Provide evidence of satisfactory work on 10 asbestos projects within the last 5 years.

(5)  Provide evidence of financial stability.

(6)  Pass a department-approved examination of qualifications and knowledge relating to asbestos.

History.--s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 15, ch. 98-419.