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Asbestos

Demolition and Renovation

Asbestos NESHAP Notification and Permit Requirements
The Environmental Affairs Department is responsible for enforcing the NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) regulations (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M ) within Forsyth County as stated in Rule 3D.1110 and Rule 3Q .0101 of the Forsyth County Air Quality Technical Code (FCAQTC).

This website is provided to assist asbestos contractors in meeting their obligation to comply with the asbestos NESHAP regulations. Failure to comply with these federal regulations can result in substantial penalties - up to $10,000 per day per violation.

Demolition
At least ten (10) working days prior to the demolition start date, an Application/Notification Form must be submitted to the Environmental Affairs Department. This form is required if the structure contains NO ASBESTOS MATERIAL or any amount of asbestos materials. A copy of the Asbestos Survey performed by an Inspector accredited by the State of N.C. is to be included with the Application/ Notification Form. After review of the application and inspection of the facility, a permit to demolish the structure will be issued. The permit must be obtained BEFORE beginning any demolition activities.

Renovation
At least ten (10) working days prior to commencing any renovation operations, an Application/Notification Form must be submitted to the Environmental Affairs Department. After review of the application and a determination that the operation will comply with all applicable regulations, a permit will be issued. The permit must be obtained BEFORE beginning any renovation activities.

If greater than 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet of friable asbestos material is being removed, stripped, or disturbed, the operation is subject to these regulations. If a facility has several small-scale, unexpected or emergency renovation operations, the amount of RACM (regulated asbestos containing material) removed is combined for each calendar year. Once the 160/260/35 totals are achieved for the calendar year, any further renovation operations in that year are subject to these regulations. The 160/260/35 determination is based on the total amount of asbestos involved in the project. If there are multiple structures being renovated or demolished as one project or at one facility, then all of the asbestos in all of the structures must be totaled.

The owner of the structure, contractors, and sub-contractors involved in any demolition/renovation operation are subject to these regulations regardless of their involvement in the operation. If you are contracted to demolish a structure or remove asbestos and are told that all notifications and permits have been taken care of, call this department for verification. This information does not relate in any way to other regulations governing asbestos activities such as OSHA , AHERA (Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act) , or permits issued by the City of Winston-Salem Inspections Division. Giving notice or obtaining permits from the State of N.C. does not meet the requirements of these regulations which are enforced solely by the Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department within Forsyth County and all incorporated areas. The regulations covering asbestos are very stringent and often mis-interpreted. If you have any questions concerning asbestos or the asbestos NESHAP regulations, contact Roy Gremmell, the Department's Asbestos Coordinator, by telephone (336) 703-2440, by FAX (336) 703-2456, or by email gremmerk@forsyth.cc.

Contact Information

Environmental Affairs
537 North Spruce Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-2440
(336) 703-2456 FAX


Office Hours
8:00 - 5:00
Monday - Friday

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