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Required Before You Tear Down – Protecting Health and Ensuring Compliance
If your project involves removing any load-bearing structural element, it qualifies as a demolition under Colorado Regulation 8. Whether you’re doing a full teardown, partial structural removal, or rebuilding after fire or storm damage, an Asbestos Demolition Inspection is legally required before any work begins.
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Do I Need an Asbestos Demolition Inspection?
Yes — if your project:
- Involves removing structural components (walls, beams, roofs, etc.)
- Requires a demolition permit
- Disturbs asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during teardown
- Is classified as demolition by your city, county, or building department
According to CDPHE Regulation 8, Part B, asbestos testing must be completed before structural demolition. The inspection must be performed by a state-certified asbestos building inspector, and a CDPHE Demolition Permit Application must be signed by that inspector before demolition can proceed.
Why This Matters?
- 🔴 Failure to comply can result in fines starting at $10,000+
- 🛑 Stop-work orders or rejected permit applications
- ⚠️ Worker or community asbestos exposure risks
- 🧾 Insurance, legal, and liability issues if ACMs are found after demo starts
Asbestos inspections protect your project and your people—and are required to stay on schedule and within the law.
Demolition Permit & CDPHE Requirements
Your asbestos demolition inspection is governed by:
- CDPHE Regulation 8, Part B (Colorado Air Quality Control Commission)
- EPA Clean Air Act (NESHAP)
- OSHA worker safety laws
These regulations apply to:
- All commercial, industrial, residential, and public structures
- Any structure, regardless of age
- Any project involving load-bearing material disturbance
What Is Considered a Demolition?
A demolition is defined as the removal or alteration of any load-bearing structural component, including:
- Roof framing or support beams
- Foundation or bearing walls
- Major structural ceilings or floors
- Fire-damaged or storm-compromised structural elements
Even small structural changes can trigger demolition classification.
What Is a Partial Demolition?
A partial demolition affects only part of the structure but still involves structural changes. Examples include:
- Removing a bearing wall during renovation
- Converting a garage or basement
- Tearing down a single unit in a multi-unit structure
Both full and partial demolitions require asbestos inspection and a signed CDPHE demolition permit.
How Enviocore Supports Your Demolition Project
We help contractors, homeowners, restoration companies, and developers meet compliance and safety standards with fast, professional demolition asbestos inspections.
✅ Certified Inspectors
- CDPHE-licensed and EPA/OSHA-trained
- Thousands of demolition inspections completed statewide
✅ Accurate Sampling & Lab Testing
- Follows EPA AHERA protocols
- Samples tested at NVLAP-accredited labs
- Chain-of-custody maintained throughout
✅ Abatement & Permit Guidance
- If asbestos is found, we explain your next steps
- Referrals to licensed General Abatement Contractors (GACs)
- Inspection sign-off after abatement for final demolition approval
Project Types That Require Demolition Asbestos Testing
- 🏠 Residential demolitions (single-family, duplex, apartments)
- 🏢 Commercial structures (offices, retail, mixed-use)
- 🏭 Industrial buildings (warehouses, factories, plants)
- 🏫 Schools and public facilities
- 🔨 Structural renovations with load-bearing changes
Common Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs)
Asbestos may be found in:
- Drywall joint compound
- Popcorn ceilings and decorative plaster
- Vinyl flooring, mastic, linoleum
- Cement board siding, stucco
- Pipe and boiler insulation
- Roofing shingles, felt, and tar
- HVAC duct wrap and insulation
- Caulking, putty, and vapor barriers
- Electrical wiring insulation
- Spray-on fireproofing
Before demo, every suspect material must be sampled to avoid release of airborne fibers.
Preparing for Your Demolition Inspection
To make the process smooth:
- Share plans or structural drawings if available
- Provide full access to crawlspaces, attics, locked areas
- Move furniture or valuables from suspect areas
- Notify any tenants or occupants if sampling will take place
Do I Need to Submit a CDPHE Demolition Application?
Yes. After your inspection is complete:
- Fill out the CDPHE Demolition Permit Application
- Have it signed by:
- The owner
- The abatement contractor (if applicable)
- The demolition contractor
- The certified asbestos inspector (must sign in blue ink)
- Pay applicable state processing fees
- Allow 10 business days for CDPHE to approve
If asbestos is found, it must be removed by a GAC before the inspector can sign off for demo.Enviocore will support you through the entire process—from inspection to final permit sign-off.
Our Inspection Process
Step 1: Project Review
We assess plans and walk the site to identify suspect materials.
Step 2: Sampling Strategy
We determine how many samples are needed based on:
- Material types and condition
- CDPHE sampling minimums
- Full vs. partial demolition scope
Step 3: Sample Collection
We extract minimal physical samples from each homogeneous material group and:
- Deliver to a certified lab (PLM / TEM)
- Seal and label each sample
- Document location and description
- Maintain full chain-of-custody
Step 4: Lab Analysis
Results typically return in 2–3 business days, or faster if expedited.
Step 5: Final Report
You’ll receive a digital report with:
- Sample logs
- Photos of materials
- Lab results with % asbestos
- Regulatory summary and next steps
Demolition Asbestos Testing FAQs
Because structural demolition risks disturbing asbestos-containing materials that could release toxic airborne fibers. Testing ensures worker and community safety.
We follow EPA AHERA protocols: typically 2–3 samples per homogeneous material, but more for full demolitions.
It must be abated by a licensed GAC, inspected post-removal, and signed off by Enviocore before demolition can begin.
No. You’ll face permit denial, fines, or legal consequences.
Usually 1–2 hours on site. Lab results in 2–3 days (faster if expedited).
Schedule Your Asbestos Demolition Inspection
Enviocore provides fast, certified inspections designed to help your project stay compliant, safe, and on schedule.
📍 Serving Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Golden, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and more.
To request your inspection:
- Provide project address and scope
- Share timeline and permit deadlines
- Provide access contact or contractor info
Don’t risk fines, delays, or exposure. Trust Enviocore for certified asbestos demolition inspections in Colorado.