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Who Regulates Construction?

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Construction Work Regulated?

State requirements do not exist for public or private construction work, except for asbestos handling.

Who Regulates Construction?

Asbestos handling license information may be obtained from:

New York State Department of Labor Division of Safety and Health Licensing & Certification
State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 161A
Albany, NY 12240
(518) 457-2735/Fax (518) 485-1167
https://www.labor.state.ny.us

Requirements?

Asbestos Contractors:
Contractor applicants must submit evidence of workers compensation insurance, disability insurance and the name of the "designated supervisor" holding a current asbestos supervisor certificate.

License Type / initial Application / Annual Renewal Fee / Certification Fee
Asbestos / $500 / $300 / $50-$150

The Bureau of Municipal Waste issues permits for disposal site and the methods of onsite disposal. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Hazardous Waste Operations issues permits for the transportation of asbestos waste. The Department of Health Division of Occupational Health and Environmental Epidemiology and the Bureau of Occupational Health approve and maintain a list of asbestos safety training courses for asbestos workers.

Other:
The New York comptroller may require a payment bond before the approval of a public works contract.

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS
New York does not have reciprocity agreements with any other states.