YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR AN ASBESTOS PERMIT OR SUBMIT PROJECT NOTIFICATION EVEN IF THERE IS NO ASBESTOS PRESENT!
Montana's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requires all buildings to be inspected for asbestos before demolition or renovation, regardless of age or size. Even if a building is new and doesn't appear to contain asbestos, it should still be inspected. Inspections can only be conducted by Montana-accredited individuals. If the facility will be demolished in part or whole, a separate notification must be submitted to the Montana DEQ, regardless of the presence or absence of asbestos. If you are not sure what type of permit or notification you need to apply for, go to notice help and read through the flow chart for assistance (flow charts include exemptions). Failure to comply with the Asbestos Control Act may result in fines/penalties up to $80,000.
For More Information: Call (406) 444-5300 or visit https://app.mt.gov/AsbestosPermits
Report Violations to the DEQ: (406) 444-0379 or https://deq.mt.gov/about/enforcement