MarylandAsbestos License Requirements

Asbestos work is regulated at the federal level by EPA (AHERA and NESHAP) and OSHA. EPA AHERA requires accredited training for asbestos work in schools. EPA NESHAP regulates demolition and renovation projects involving asbestos. OSHA sets permissible exposure limits and requires medical surveillance, exposure monitoring, and worker protection. These requirements apply uniformly across all 50 states.

Most states license asbestos professionals in multiple categories based on the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP). Each discipline requires separate training, examination, and licensing. Management Planner certification typically requires Inspector certification first. Training hours shown are the EPA MAP minimums; some states require additional hours.

State-Specific Additional Requirements

Anyone with training after October 1, 2013 is required to take a third-party exam given by MDE; accredited persons must carry a Maryland Photo Identification Card

All asbestos training must be provided by EPA-accredited training providers following the Model Accreditation Plan (MAP). Training covers asbestos identification, health effects, regulations, work practices, and safety procedures. Each discipline requires its own initial training course and annual 8-hour refresher. Training providers must administer a written exam at the end of each course.

Medical Surveillance Details

Annual medical exam required per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, including chest X-ray (as frequently as medically appropriate) and pulmonary function test

Renewal Fee (per discipline)

$50

Regulatory Board

Asbestos licenses must be renewed annually. Renewal requires completion of an 8-hour refresher course for each discipline held. OSHA also requires ongoing medical surveillance including chest X-rays and pulmonary function tests. Failure to complete refresher training before the license expiration date may require retaking the full initial training course.