Regulations / State
Kentucky asbestos regulations.
Who licenses asbestos work in Kentucky, who takes the notification, and how long before the job you have to file. Plus how the federal rules layer on top.
State licensing & accreditation
Asbestos abatement work in Kentucky is licensed/accredited through the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet — Division for Air Quality (DAQ) under 401 KAR 58:025; 401 KAR 58:040.
Credentials the state issues:
- Company/contractor certification
- Worker accreditation
- Supervisor
- Inspector
- Project Designer
- Management Planner
Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet — Division for Air Quality (DAQ) — asbestos licensing.
Notification
Notifications go to the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) under 401 KAR 58:025 (incorporates 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M).
- Advance notice: 10 working days.
- Notification details / form.
How the federal rules layer in
No matter the state, federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 (asbestos in construction), EPA NESHAP (40 CFR 61, Subpart M), and AHERA worker accreditation still apply. A state program layers its own licensing and notification on top of — not instead of — these. Where Kentucky has no state license, the federal accreditation and NESHAP notification requirements are the floor.
Kentucky-specific notes
- Company certification via Form DEP-7034; requires a supervisor to attend a DAQ orientation course in Frankfort.
- Notification via Form DEP-7036 at least 10 working days before work.
- Certification threshold: RACM removals of ≥160 sq ft, 260 linear ft, or 35 cu ft within a year.
- Jefferson County (Louisville Metro APCD) runs its own program; DAQ covers the rest of the state plus all schools.
Official sources
Related
- All asbestos regulations by state
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 — Asbestos in Construction
- EPA NESHAP — 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
- Asbestos abatement software
- Compliance reporting in Nexus
Items we could not fully verify against a primary source: DEP-7036 form number and 10-day period confirmed via regulatory summary rather than a rendered official form page.
Last reviewed against the published rules: 2026-05-28. This is a summary, not legal advice. Asbestos rules — and the agencies that run them — change; confirm the current requirements with the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) and read the actual rule before making a compliance decision.
Kentucky asbestos: common questions
Do I need a license to do asbestos abatement in Kentucky?
Yes — Kentucky regulates who can perform asbestos abatement. Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet — Division for Air Quality (DAQ). Relevant credentials include Company/contractor certification, Worker accreditation, Supervisor, and others.
Who do I notify before asbestos work in Kentucky, and how far in advance?
Notifications go to the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) (401 KAR 58:025 (incorporates 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M)). Required advance notice: 10 working days.
Do the federal OSHA and EPA asbestos rules still apply in Kentucky?
Yes. Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, EPA NESHAP (40 CFR 61, Subpart M), and AHERA worker accreditation apply nationwide — Kentucky's rules layer on top of them, not instead of them.
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