PLEASE NOTE: From 12pm on Wednesday, October 9th through 6am on Friday, October 11th, County offices will be closed due to hurricane Milton. Therefore, Asbestos Program staff members will be unavailable to answer the asbestos line during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Broward County's Asbestos Compliance Program
Through an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Broward County is authorized to ensure compliance with federal asbestos regulations. The asbestos compliance program requires a submittal of a notification for demolition and building renovation projects (described in more detail below), as well as follow-up inspections by Broward County staff.
For more detailed information regarding federal asbestos regulations, visit the Asbestos Regulations page.
All asbestos-related inquiries should be directed to: AsbestosHelp@Broward.org
To view our informative 2024 Asbestos Webinar, click here.
Broward County’s Asbestos Code
Broward County’s air quality code Chapter 27, Section 27-180 requires the submittal of the following items
at least 10 working days before commencing work on demolition or renovation project that are subject to the asbestos regulations:
Statement of Responsibilities Regarding Asbestos
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Click here to view how to submit an SRRA through our ePermits system
Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation
Thorough asbestos survey of the project
Fee determined according to the Broward County Fee Schedule
More information on these codes and how they may affect you can be found at the links below:
REVIEW TIME FOR SRRA SUBMITTALS DEEMED COMPLETE:
UP TO 1 WEEK FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH 4 OR FEWER DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDNG SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, DUPLEXES, TRIPLEXES AND QUADPLEXES USED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES ONLY.
UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR ALL OTHER PROJECTS, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES, CONDOMINIUMS, TOWNHOUSES WITH 5 OR MORE ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, ETC.
