Can I remove asbestos myself in SA?

To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in South Australia, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority.

Asbestos licensing is regulatedthrough SafeWork SA

Licence not needed

  • less than 10m² of asbestos-cement (fibro) products or other non-friable material
  • insulation material for the purpose of carrying out maintenance work if the material does not exceed more than one metre in any direction and the total does not cover any more than 0.5m²

Licence needed

  • Limited Licence – To remove only asbestos cement (Fibro) and non-friable (floor tile) products
  • Unlimited Licence – To do all other work involving the removal of asbestos-containing material (ACM)

Licence holders must notify SafeWork SA before any removal work is started.

To source a quality licensed Asbestos removal company, post your jobheretoday.

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