Demolition & Renovation

Residential Exclusion

Submit a Release Form For Review
Renovation Demolition
No Structural Member Removal
Renovation
Partial or Full Structural Disturbance
Demolition

Municipalities which issue demolition and/or renovation permits should require a release from the District, confirming that NESHAP requirements have been met or do not apply to your project.

The Asbestos NESHAP provides a residential exclusion for the demolition (partial or otherwise) of a residence. For the purpose of this exclusion, a "residence" is defined as ONE residential structure consisting of four or fewer living units under one roof. This exclusion exempts a project from the Asbestos NESHAP requirements*, provided that ALL of the following are true:

  • The project involves ONE residence as originally constructed (e.g, multiple manufactured homes joined together to form a single habitation are considered multiple residences)
  • The residence has not been used for commercial purposes (e.g., farm-worker housing, clergy housing, or homes under mobile home park ownership)
  • The operator (including the owner and/or the demolition contractor) will not disturb another human-habitable structure (past or present) within the site, generally determined as the vicinity of a city block
  • The residence is not on mixed-use property
  • The intention of the project is to retain the residence as — or replace the residence with — one residence OR to leave the land vacant AND
    • Not subdivide the property AND
    • Not repurpose the land for a use other than one residence
  • The residence cannot otherwise be determined to be a regulated facility

*Although NESHAP requirements may not apply, other regulatory agencies may have other requirements.

Where to Send the Release Form for Review and Approval

The document can be sent by mail or email.  Select the corresponding office for the county where the project is located.

San Joaquin, Stanislaus, or Merced County
Northern Region Office
4800 Enterprise Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 557-6400
asbestos.north@valleyair.org
Madera, Fresno, or Kings County
Central Region Office
1990 E Gettysburg Ave
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 230-5950
asbestos.central@valleyair.org
Tulare or Kern* County
Southern Region Office
34946 Flyover Ct
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-5500
asbestos.south@valleyair.org
*Valley Air Basin portions