Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Asbestos Certification
Property owners or their agents complete this certification to report asbestos-related conditions for permitted building work in Richmond.
What this form is
The form records the owner’s or agent’s certification about asbestos in work areas of buildings permitted and constructed before January 1, 1985. It asks for owner and property contact details and a selection describing the project, such as the building’s age, inspection results, or applicable work conditions. Inspection reports must be available upon request by the City building official or a designated technical assistant.
Who needs it
An owner or owner’s agent completing a building permit project covered by the asbestos certification requirements uses this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Department of Planning & Development Review, Bureau of Permits and Inspections, at 900 East Broad Street, Room 108, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or owner’s agent signs and dates the certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Asbestos Certification PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the owner and property contact information, then select the statement that describes the project.
- 3
Gather Inspection Reports
Have inspection reports available if requested by the City building official or a designated technical assistant.
- 4
Sign And Submit
The owner or owner’s agent signs and dates the form, then submits it to the department listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Asbestos Certification?
- No. The form has no notary block; the owner or owner’s agent signs and dates the certification.
- Who completes the Asbestos Certification?
- The property owner or the owner’s agent completes the form and certifies that the information is complete and correct to the best of their knowledge.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the owner’s name, property address, phone number, and email address, plus a selection describing the project’s asbestos-related conditions.
- How do I submit the Asbestos Certification?
- Submit it to the Department of Planning & Development Review, Bureau of Permits and Inspections, at 900 East Broad Street, Room 108, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
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