Sec.20-440-4. Applications for licensure and certification as an asbestos consultant

(a) Applicants shall make written application for licensure and certification as an asbestos consultant to the commissioner using forms prescribed by the commissioner. Such application shall, as a minimum, require the following:

(1) Evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the training requirements as set forth in subsection 20-440-7(c) of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Evidence shall be in the form of legible copies of the original and current documents of accreditation in the appropriate discipline;

(2) Documentation demonstrating that the applicant has the required educational background and employment experience; and

(3) Payment of a licensure fee.

(b) Fees. A certified or bank check, payable to the State of Connecticut, in the amount of two hundred dollars shall be submitted with the application for each discipline in which certification is also being sought.

(c) Renewal of Licenses. In accordance with section 19a-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, each individual holding a license as an asbestos consultant shall annually, during the month of his or her birth apply for renewal of such license to the department. The license shall be renewed provided the current license holder submits to the department a completed application establishing eligibility for renewal, on forms provided by the department and a certified or bank check in the amount of two hundred dollars. In accordance with section 19a-88(f) of the Connecticut General Statutes, any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this regulation shall be notified by the department that said license shall become void ninety days after the time for its renewal. Any such license shall become void upon the expiration of such ninety day period.

(d) Renewal of certification. Certification expires simultaneously with accreditation and shall lapse one year from the date of examination of training course or refresher training course. Any individual either seeking licensure or possessing licensure as an asbestos consultant shall maintain current certification in the appropriate discipline.

(e) Reciprocity. The commissioner may issue a license under this section to any person who is licensed in another state under a law that provides standards that are equal to or higher than those of Connecticut, unless the application is otherwise subject to denial pursuant to section 19a-14(a)(6) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(f) Exemption. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20-440-3 of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an individual who between July 1, 1985 and November 1, 1994, has been employed for a minimum of two years as an asbestos consultant may be licensed as an asbestos consultant without a bachelor's degree, provided the applicant has met all other requirements of this section.

(g) Asbestos consultants shall be in physical possession of initial and current license, certification and training accreditation at a job site when performing work requiring licensure, certification and accreditation.

(h) Change of office or residence address. Whenever any licensed asbestos abatement consultant changes his office or residence address, he shall, within thirty days thereafter, notify the department of his new office or residence address.

(Effective February 9, 1989; Transferred and AmendedJune 4, 1999)