Can the municipality require me to hire a company to demolish asbestos?

[Dalaan]

I am in the middle of a building permit process where the demolition of a couple of Eternit sheets is needed, not a total facade replacement, but just a smaller part of the facade. After submitting a demolition plan where I state that I, as the property owner, will demolish and handle the Eternit, I receive a response that the municipality wants me to hire a certified firm for it.

Is there really any legal basis for the municipality to require this? As long as I am the property owner and do not get help from friends, it should be unproblematic to do it myself?

If one wants to expose themselves and their friends to life-threatening danger, then so be it. But it's fine, you won't notice it for about 20 years! There is a reason why the municipality wants to "control" a bit when it comes to asbestos, due to the fact that people don't read up, behave typically Swedish (It only takes being exposed to asbestos ONCE to develop lung cancer, but nah, that probably isn't so dangerous), and prioritize money over their own and their family's (if they have one) health, which in turn leads to increased costs for society.

 

[TheGame]

If you want to expose yourself and your friends to life-threatening danger, go ahead. But it's fine, it won't be noticeable for about 20 years! There's a reason why the municipality wants to "go in and manage" a bit when it comes to asbestos, because people don't educate themselves, behave typically Swedish (Exposure to asbestos just ONCE can be enough to develop lung cancer, but ah, that's probably not so dangerous), and prioritize money over their own and their family's (if they have one) health, which in turn leads to increased costs for society.

Absolute nonsense. All of you wondering, don't listen to this one

 

[Dalaan]

Qualified nonsense. All of you wondering, do not listen to this one

Then they must have lied during the training/courses I've attended, right? I've also been misled during my 20 years in the asbestos-related industry, and also deceived by certified asbestos removers I've spoken to over the years, who all say the same thing.. Darn.

 

[G-83]

Then they must have lied during training/courses that I've attended, right? I have also been misled during my 20 years in the asbestos-related industry, but also deceived by trained asbestos removers I've spoken to over the years, all saying the same thing... Darn.

If it were as dangerous as you claim, everyone who walked on a sidewalk would have lung cancer since there was asbestos in brake pads before. Surely, one should have respect for asbestos, but there's no need to become hysterical.

 

[Sittställning]

Then they must have lied during the training/courses I've attended? I've also been misled during my 20 years in the asbestos-related industry, but also deceived by trained asbestos specialists I've spoken with over the years who all say the same thing... Darn.

"We are all exposed to small amounts of asbestos in the air. Asbestos-related diseases are typically associated with a long-term workplace exposure to high levels of airborne asbestos fibres."

The courses do not lie, asbestos is dangerous but not as deadly as many believe.

https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/newsroom/public-health-advice-air-quality-and-asbestos

 

[paralun]

We recently had a thread about this and indeed it is pure nonsense that private individuals are not allowed to handle asbestos.

Arbetsmiljöverket for private individuals about asbestos.
https://www.av.se/produktion-industri-och-logistik/asbest/privatpersoners-hantering-av-asbest/

Then one should never underestimate the danger of asbestos since it easily sticks to unprotected lungs!

 

[TheGame]

Then they must have lied during the training/courses I've attended? I've also been misled during my 20 years in the asbestos-related industry, but also deceived by trained asbestos removal professionals I've spoken to over the years who all say the same thing.. Darn.

But think a step further. You're exaggerating something immensely.

 

[Dalaan]

But think one step further. You are exaggerating something excessively.

Not really. If you don't know what you're doing, once can be enough.

 

[Dalaan]

"We are all exposed to small amounts of asbestos in the air. Asbestos related diseases are typically associated with a long term workplace exposure to high levels of airborne asbestos fibres."

The courses do not lie, asbestos is dangerous but not as deadly as many believe.

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There are different types of asbestos though.

 

[Dalaan]

If it had been as dangerous as you claim, then everyone who walked on a sidewalk would have lung cancer since there used to be asbestos in brake pads. One should certainly have respect for asbestos but there's no need to become hysterical.

No, considering that there are different types of asbestos.

 

[Anonymiserad 239657]

Presumably, the job is already done. But if you don't check the date on the thread, that's how it goes.

But if it hasn't been done, use protective clothing and a mask, and it's chill. Package it as the dump wants it packaged, and it's also chill.

 

[Dalaan]

Guessing the job is already done. But if you don't check the date on the thread, it happens.

But if it's not done, use protective clothing and a mask, and it's chill. Package it the way the dump wants it packaged, and it's also chill.

Yes, I checked the date but couldn't resist writing

You forgot: Do not bring the mask or protective clothing inside when changing

 

[Husärlivet]

Qualified bullshit.
All of you who wonder, do not listen to this one

Have both torn down asbestos roofs and smoked at the same time a few years ago and still feel damn good

 

[Sittställning]

There are different types of asbestos though.

Nice save...

 

[bullemedbulle]

Presumably the job is already done. But if you don't check the date on the thread, it happens.

But if it isn't done, use protective clothing and a mask, and it's chill. Package it the way the dump wants it packaged, and it's chill too.

Presumably the job is already done. But if you don't check the date on the thread, it happens.

But if it isn't done, use protective clothing and a mask, and it's chill. Package it the way the dump wants it packaged, and it's chill too.

Yes, can confirm the job is done
Protective clothing, mask with P3 filter on a drizzly day last spring according to all the rules.

I have great respect for asbestos and what it can cause, but my question in this forum was rather about what the legislation looks like and whether municipalities have the legal right to require a certified company to do it for me. In my case, they dropped their demand when I showed that I was informed about safety. And I felt secure in the small scope of the measure and that it was done outdoors. But if we tear down the whole facade in the future, I will definitely hire a certified company!