What Other Contractors Need to Know
Asbestos

Who can remove asbestos in Minnesota homes?

Minnesota Statutes and Rules regulate the removal, encapsulation or enclosure of asbestos-containing materials from single or multi-family homes in greater than the following quantities:

• 10 linear feet; or
• 6 square feet; or
• 1 cubic foot

Only an asbestos contractor licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) may disturb these amounts of asbestos.

What materials contain asbestos?

Asbestos was used in over 3,000 different products, many of them used in home construction. The following products are a few of the types of products used in home construction that have been known to contain asbestos:

Floortile	Linoleum	Ceiling Texture
Drywall Tape Mud	Pipe Insulation	Boiler
Octopus Furnace	Asbestos Siding	Asbestos Roof Tiles

How do I find out if the material I'm working on is asbestos?

To determine if the material is asbestos-containing material:

• Check for asbestos markings on the material or its packaging.
• Hire a Minnesota-certified asbestos inspector to sample the material. Find a consulting firm in your area by going to MDH's Find A Contractor or Consultant web page.

How do I find out more information?

For more information about asbestos, contact the Asbestos Program at MDH through the internet or by telephone at (651) 201-4620.