Asbestos Control Unit
We regulate all asbestos related activities performed in Philadelphia. We enforce the Philadelphia Asbestos Control Regulation, all applicable state and federal regulations, and respond to all questions, complaints, and certification/licensing inquiries.
Asbestos Hotline - 215-685-7576
NEW! Use the AMS online portal to:
- Submit notifications and license applications
- View a list of notifications by date and address
- View listings of licensed asbestos professionals
- Submit asbestos related complaints
Why should I care about Asbestos? Asbestos fibers were used in hundreds of different building materials throughout the twentieth century. When Asbestos is disturbed, it can release dust into the air. Inhalation can result in asbestosis, lung cancer, or mesothelioma. FACT SHEET.
Companies and Individuals Licensed/Certified by AMS
- Asbestos Contractors - Licensed to perform asbestos abatement projects in Philadelphia
- Asbestos Investigators - Certified to perform building material surveys to detect the presence of asbestos-containing materials
- Asbestos Laboratories - Certified to analyze bulk samples taken in Philadelphia to determine if they contain asbestos
- Asbestos Project Inspectors (API) - Certified to perform air monitoring and enforce the city's asbestos Control Regulations at asbestos abatement projects
Asbestos Control Forms and Applications
- Permit Application
- Notification Form
- Notification Form
- Notification Form Guidance
- Asbestos Contractor Application
- Asbestos Investigator Application
- Asbestos Laboratory Application
- Asbestos Project Inspector Initial Course Application
- Asbestos Project Inspector Recertification Application
- Final Clearance Inspection Report
- Alternative Method Request
- Alternative Method Request
Asbestos Control Program Information
- Guide to the Asbestos Permit Application, Notification Form and Asbestos Inspection Report (AIR)
- Demolition Guide
- Philadelphia Asbestos Code
- Philadelphia Asbestos Control Regulations
- Asbestos Homeowners Guide
- Asbestos Fee Schedule
- Notification Form Guidance
- Recent Asbestos Permits Received
- Philadelphia Code Asbestos Projects Amendment - 12-30-11
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