Question 1

Is there a licence for asbestos removal companies in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

We found no Ontario licence, registration or permit for an asbestos abatement company. What the law requires instead are specific things you can verify: worker and supervisor training for Type 3 work, a notice to a Ministry of Labour inspector before Type 3 work begins, and WSIB registration.

Here is what Ontario law actually requires, and what to check.

For Type 3 operations, which cover the removal or disturbance of more than one square metre of friable asbestos-containing material, O. Reg.

Question 2

How do I compare two asbestos abatement quotes in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Comparing Two Asbestos Abatement Quotes in Ottawa

Start by checking whether both quotes name the same Type of operation, because the Type decides what the contractor must do. Under O. Reg. 278/05, the Type depends on whether the material is friable and how much of it is being disturbed. A quote for Type 1 work carries far lighter requirements than one for Type 3, so if two quotes name different Types for the same job, ask each contractor to explain in writing why they classified it that way.

Question 3

Should an Ottawa mould contractor find the moisture source first?

Accepted Answer

Yes, finding and fixing the moisture source is the first step, not an optional add-on. Mould returns if the water keeps coming in, so any remediation done before the source is addressed is temporary at best.

Health Canada classifies mould by area to help you decide how much professional involvement makes sense. A small area covers one to three patches, each less than one square metre. A medium area is more than three patches, or patches greater than one square metre but less than three square m

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Is there a licence for asbestos removal companies in Ontario?

How do I compare two asbestos abatement quotes in Ottawa?

Should an Ottawa mould contractor find the moisture source first?