The City of Calgary now requires an Asbestos Abatement Information Form (AAIF) to be filled out before any building or demolition permit will be released.  The process typically involves survey of the facility for hazardous materials by an expert, including laboratory testing for asbestos content.  Depending on the findings of the survey, removal of hazardous materials by a licensed contractor and air testing may be required prior to demolition.  Special procedures, personal protective equipment, and special handling and transport of the waste to an approved facility may be involved.  

Some of the materials to be suspicious of in older homes and buildings include:

• attic insulation
• block fill insulation
• fireproofing
• pipe insulation
• drywall joint compound
• duct mastics and paper
• linoleum type sheet flooring and vinyl tiles
• lay-in and glue on ceiling tiles

You can download the Asbestos Abatement Information Form here.  All related forms, including Demolition forms can be found here.  

EHS Partnerships Ltd. can help -- send us a quick e-mail or call us and ask for an expert from our hazardous materials group.