I would suggest your local public library, there you will find all topics concerning asbestos.Another great way to find out about asbestos is to go to the C.S.L.B. website and read what they have to say since they are the governing law enforcers of state building codes, as well laws and safety issues change rapidly, the C.S.L.B. is a sure thing for the latest laws about asbestos.
Most areas will have by-laws about covering asbestos.
There are many great websites that can help you find out the Asbestos laws in your area. one that I have found would be findlaw.com, it is a web site that you can use to look up any law guidelines for any state.
Asbestos is a very serious and growing problem. I would check with a county attorney to see what laws are applicable for tenants who are suffering from asbestos infestation. If no laws were being broken, I would try to talk to my land lord.
One can see asbestos removal laws by state on government websites such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, state health department websites, or state-specific environmental protection agency websites.
Most states have their own laws governing asbestos. Your home state department of environmental protection is usually the best place to find the asbestos laws. Asbestos regulations do change from state to state. While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may have its own set of rules, each state also has its own air quality management organizations, which set statewide regulations into place. If you have questions, it is best to contact your local air quality management district.
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
You're generally not going to find asbestos in a residential dwelling, so don't worry about it. If you get asbestosis or mesothelioma from occupational asbestos exposure, then yes, you should get a lawyer.
You can find an asbestos attorney online at many websites or at your local yellowpage. One such website I find is http://www.asbestosattorneys.net/.
Yes. There are several federal laws which regulate the use of asbestos. Asbestos is a dangerous chemical compound which has been linked with the cause of lung damage and various beathing diseases like Mesothelioma. In 1998 asbestos use was banned but a subsequent ruling, in 1991 by the Supreme Court over turned the ban. Asbestos use is now regulated by federal, state and local agencies of which the Envirnomental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oakland Liviningston Human Service Agency are most well known.
You can find asbestos lawyers through the national mesothelioma financial recovery website. They have plenty of information on mesothelioma -- the type of cancer caused by asbestos -- and listings for lawyers.
It is possible to find online asbestos testing service providers. You can get this information at healthvermont.gov/enviro/asbestos/asbestos_contractor.aspx. The site also provides advice.
There are different laws and regulations surrounding the disposal of asbestos depending which country you are from. In the UK if the Asbestos is friable then it should be removed by a qualified contractor, if it's non-friable then it can be included in domestic bins.