| Agency |
Department of Public Health |
| Phone |
217.782.3517 |
| URL |
www.idph.state.il.us |
| Job Description |
An individual who cleans, removes, encapsulates, encloses, hauls, or disposes of asbestos-containing building materials pursuant to the Illinois Asbestos Abatement Act, the Illinois Commercial and Public Building Act and Code. |
| Statute |
Illinois Asbestos Abatement Act, 105 ILCS 105/et. seq.; Illinois Commercial and Public Building Act, 225 ILCS 207/77 Ill. Admin. Code Sec 855.100 |
| Type of Regulation |
License |
| Number Regulated |
4,070 |
| Age |
18 years or older |
| Education/Experience |
Successfully complete an IDPH-accredited asbestos worker or IDPH-accredited contractor/supervisor training course. If the initial course certificate is expired, the applicant shall successfully complete the same type (worker or contractor/supervisor) IDPH-accredited refresher course as the initial course. Submit two 1" X 1" photographs (head and shoulders only) for proper identification of the licensee. Photographs shall be original, clear, and current color pictures of the applicant with their name printed on the back. |
| Exam |
Asbestos Worker or Contractor/Supervisor |
| Exam Type |
Written |
| Administered |
At the end of the contractor/supervisor or worker training course |
| Exam Fee |
Included with the cost of the training course |
| Passing Criteria |
70% or better |
| Repeats |
Two times |
| Continuing Education |
Annual IDPH-accredited one day asbestos worker or contractor/supervisor refresher course. The applicant shall successfully complete the same type (worker or contractor/supervisor) of IDPH-accredited refresher course as the initial course. |
| Citizenship |
No requirement |
| Other |
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| Note |
Licensure requirements, licensure fees, examination fees and exam administration are subject to change. |
| Application Fee |
$25.00 |
| License Fee |
$15.00 duplicate license fee $15.00 late fee |
| Renewal Fee |
$25.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee |
$50.00 |
| License Period |
One year |
| Reciprocity/Endorsement |
Out of state residents applying for initial licensure in Illinois may receive reciprocity by submitting USEPA or other state-accredited initial and refresher training course certificates and meeting the license requirements of Section 855.100. |
