When is Accreditation Required?
Individuals who perform regulated asbestos activities are required to be licensed by the Division for Air Quality in the following disciplines:
- Asbestos inspector
- Asbestos management planner
- Asbestos project designer
- Asbestos abatement supervisor
- Asbestos abatement worker
You must have your license on hand when you perform asbestos-related work. Kentucky does not require a license to perform air monitoring.
How to Acquire/Renew Accreditation
Applications may be submitted online at the eForms website or by mail using the DEP-6038 Application for Asbestos Accreditation form.
Submit a copy of your most recent proof of training to the Division. Training must be from an EPA-approved provider from Kentucky or any other state.
If this is your first license or your license has been expired for over one year, submit payment:
- $20 for Worker Initial Certification
- $100 for Supervisor, Inspector, Project Designer, and Management Planner/Inspector Initial Certifications
If you are renewing your license and it has not been expired for more than one year, submit payment and DEP-6038 form:
- $10 for Worker Renewal Certification
- $50 for Supervisor, Inspector, Project Designer, and Management Planner/Inspector Renewal Certifications
To replace a lost license, submit payment and DEP-6038 form (check duplicate application box):
- $10 duplicate fee
- A copy of your training certificate is not required for duplicate license, but be sure to check the "duplicate" box on the form.
If submitting online, visit the eForms portal. Please note that eForms works best in Chrome and Firefox. All eForm submittals require creating an account. If you have trouble accessing or creating your account click on the Need Help icon.
If submitting by mail, enclose check or money order made payable to Kentucky State Treasurer and mail to:
Division for Air Quality
Field Support Section
300 Sower Blvd.
Frankfort KY 40601
When Does My License Expire?
In Kentucky, your license expires when your proof of training expires. Check your training certificate for the expiration date. You cannot perform asbestos work if your license has expired.
How to Check the Status of a License
Go to the eSearch License page. You can check on the status of a license by searching by name of the license holder. If it does not appear initially, try searching the last name only. Please note: You will not be able to renew your license from this website, only check on its current status.
Asbestos Regulations
Asbestos activities are regulated under three federal programs:
- NESHAP (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) requires a thorough survey prior to any demolition or renovation of a facility by an accredited inspector.
- ASHARA (Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act) requires accreditation for individuals involved in the removal, repair, encapsulation, or enclosure of friable asbestos-containing building materials from facilities in amounts of at least 3 square, 3 linear, or 0.5 cubic feet.
- AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) requires an inspection and asbestos management plan for K-12 public and private schools.