Asbest: Abbruch- und Sanierungsarbeiten zulassen

§8 paragraph 8 in conjunction with Annex I No. 2.4.2 paragraph 4 of the GefStoffV

If you want to carry out remediation or demolition work in the presence of asbestos with high fiber releases, you need a permit, which you apply to the competent authority.

For remediation or demolition work in the presence of asbestos with high fiber releases, you need a permit. This is especially true for work when asbestos is present in a weakly bound form or by the work in which a high number of asbestos fibers can be released.

• Proof of competence
• Test certificates (e.g. device inspections)

• Availability of personnel and safety equipment
• Compliance with the requirements contained in TRGS 519 "Asbestos"

Costs: variable from 100 to 1000 Euro

You can apply for a licence for remediation or demolition activities by e-mail or by post to the competent authority.

• You submit the necessary documents with your application.
• The competent authority will check your application for completeness
• The competent authority will provide you with feedback.
• The competent authority shall grant the authorisation or refusal.

Promptly after receipt of application

Further information on how you can appeal against the decision, if any, is described in the instructions on how to appeal in the decision.

• Approval for demolition and rehabilitation work in the presence of asbestos in weakly bound form Granted
  • Weakly bonded asbestos materials are removed
  • Suitable personnel and safety equipment is available
  • At least one knowledgeable employee
  • Indication of planned activities
• Notification by e-mail or post

The form for company-related notification of activities with asbestos-containing materials (in accordance with Annex I No. 2.4.2 GefStoffV and section 3.2 TRGS 519) can be found in the Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances (TRGS 519 Asbestos: Demolition, Rehabilitation or Maintenance Work) on page 45 under Appendix 1.1.