The Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application is the form the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), through its Environmental & Occupational Health Division, uses to issue a permit for an asbestos abatement project in Boston. The abatement contractor, the building or facility owner or agent, and any general contractor or management firm sign it. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the City of Boston, and the application is mailed to BPHC with the required attachments.
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What is Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application – Boston, MA?
The Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application is the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) form used to apply for the permit that must be in place before asbestos abatement work begins on a project in the city of Boston.
The BPHC Public Health Permits page explains the background: defective or damaged asbestos materials must either be repaired or removed by a Licensed Asbestos Contractor working under a permit issued by BPHC. This form is the paper version of that permit application and is listed among the asbestos resources on that page.
The application has sections A through J:
- Sections A to C identify the site and owner, the abatement contractor (including its DLI license number) and the work location and schedule.
- Section D sets the permit fee from the cost of the project, and Section E lists the required attachments.
- Section F holds the notifications and certifications, followed by the Applicant Statement of Consent and the signature blocks.
- Sections G to J (site preparation, personal safety, abatement procedures and cleanup) and a floor plan page apply to residential projects only.
The form states that incomplete applications will not be processed and that work may not begin until an asbestos abatement project permit is issued by the Environmental & Occupational Health Division.
Who needs to file Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application – Boston, MA?
The abatement contractor, the building or facility owner (or agent) and, where one is involved, the general contractor, management firm or other responsible party complete and sign this application for an asbestos abatement project in Boston.
Which sections you complete depends on the project:
- Non-residential projects: complete Sections A to F.
- Residential projects: complete all sections, A to J, including the floor plan. The form treats a project as residential if it occurs in a residential or other sensitive setting, including homes, hotels, hospitals and health care settings, nursing homes, and school or college classroom buildings and dormitories.
The Applicant Statement of Consent places liability for noncompliance with the abatement plan on the executive offices of the asbestos abatement company, the general or other contracting company that subcontracts the asbestos work, and the firm managing the property or the owner of the building. Supervisory personnel hired for the job must review the application and the proposed abatement plan.
The form does not say who may sign for another person beyond the three signature blocks it prints.
When to file Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application – Boston, MA
Submit the application at least 10 days before the project starts; the form's Applicant Statement of Consent requires every application to be made that far ahead. Work may not begin without a permit from the Environmental & Occupational Health Division (EOH), and the form says to call the office if you do not have your permit certificate in hand two days before the start of the job.
Once the permit is issued, you must work within the start and completion dates entered in Section C. Notify EOH of a change in work or a job cancellation. If the work dates or the scope of work change, EOH must receive at least 48 hours of prior notice. If unforeseen circumstances prevent compliance with the approved plan, the job must stop until EOH approves an alternative plan. The form has a field for a BPHC Emergency Waiver Number, if applicable. It prints no processing time.
Documents you need
- Check or money order for the permit fee, calculated in Section D and payable to Boston Public Health Commission.
- Copy of the DEP Asbestos Removal Notification (ANF-001) form per 310 CMR 7.15(b), with the sticker number entered on the form.
- Copy of the BFD permit or permit application, per Boston Fire Code Sec. 7.
- EHO Emergency Waiver Number and Massachusetts DEP and DLWD emergency waivers, as appropriate (only if an emergency waiver applies).
- Residential projects only: a plan of the work site, on page 4 or on attached pages or floor plans, showing its relationship to other areas of the property and public spaces.
How to fill out Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application – Boston, MA
Enter the application date and waiver
At the top, enter the Application Date. If you hold one, enter the BPHC Emergency Waiver Number; otherwise leave it as the form directs for "if applicable".
Complete Section A, Site Information
Enter the Site Address, the Name of Owner, the Owner Phone Number and the Owner Address. If the owner's address is a PO Box, also enter the Owner Residence Address.
Complete Section B, Abatement Contractor
Enter the Abatement Contractor Name and Address, the DLI LIC # and Phone Number, and the name of a Contact Person.
Describe the work site and schedule
In Section C, enter the Work Location(s), the Start Date and the Completion Date. You must work within these dates.
Calculate the permit fee
In Section D, enter the total cost of the asbestos abatement project and the resulting permit fee, using the calculation printed on the form. For a large job with multiple parts, use the cost of the abatement and disposal portion only.
Check the required attachments
In Section E, check each attachment you include: the fee payment, the ANF-001 copy with its sticker number, the BFD permit or application copy, any emergency waivers, and for residential projects the floor plan.
Check the Section F certifications
Check all that apply: compliance with the listed work practice regulations, DLWD notified (453 CMR 6.12) and EPA notified (40 CFR 6.14).
Complete Sections G to J if residential
For residential projects only, check the site preparation, personal safety, abatement and cleanup procedures that describe your plan. Non-residential applicants skip these sections.
Add the residential floor plan
On page 4, or on attached pages, draw the work site showing occupants and the public, electric and water hook-ups, decontamination chambers, isolation barriers, doors, windows and vents, and ground fault interrupters.
Sign, print and date
After reading the Applicant Statement of Consent, the abatement contractor, the building or facility owner or agent, and any general contractor, management firm or other responsible party each sign, print their name and date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every required section is complete, that attachments match Section E and that dates are consistent. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application – Boston, MA
The form gives one channel: mail. The BPHC Public Health Permits page also says that permits and licenses can be applied for online, and its asbestos listing points to "How to Apply" instructions; check them if you want another option.
- By mail: send the completed application, all required attachments, and a check or money order for the permit fee to: ATTN: Asbestos Abatement Project Application, Environmental & Occupational Health Division, Boston Public Health Commission, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02118.
- Payment: a permit fee applies. It must be paid by check or money order payable to Boston Public Health Commission. The form calculates it in Section D from the total cost of the abatement and disposal portion of the project; the amount is not repeated here.
- Questions: call 617-534-5965.
Do not start work until the permit is issued, and post the issued permit outside the entrance to the work site where it is visible and accessible. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting an incomplete application; the form states that incomplete applications will not be processed and that no permit is issued for them.
- Applying fewer than 10 days before the project start date.
- Starting work before the Environmental & Occupational Health Division has issued the permit.
- Completing only Sections A to F for a residential project, which requires all sections A to J.
- Leaving out the residential floor plan, or drawing one that omits items the form lists, such as isolation barriers, decontamination chambers or ground fault interrupters.
- Sending the application without a check or money order for the permit fee, or without the DEP ANF-001 copy or the BFD permit or application copy.
- Basing the fee on the whole project when only the asbestos abatement and disposal portion counts for a large job with multiple parts.
- Changing work dates or scope without giving EOH at least 48 hours of prior notice.
- Leaving off a signature or date: the contractor, the owner or agent, and any general contractor or responsible party each have a signature block.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Paper Application?
It is the Boston Public Health Commission's paper application for a permit to carry out an asbestos abatement project in Boston. The form states that work may not begin until the Environmental & Occupational Health Division issues the permit.
Is this a Boston property tax form?
No. Despite the shared "Boston property tax" searches, this is a public health permit application issued by the Boston Public Health Commission for asbestos abatement work. Nothing on the form concerns property taxes or assessments.
Do I have to complete all sections of the application?
Non-residential applicants complete Sections A to F; residential applicants complete Sections A to J and the floor plan. A project is residential if it takes place in a home or other sensitive setting such as a hotel, hospital, nursing home, school classroom building or dormitory.
How far ahead must I apply for the permit?
At least 10 days before the start of the project. The form also says to call the office if you do not have your permit certificate in hand two days before the job starts, and a permit is not issued for an incomplete application.
Where do I mail the asbestos abatement permit application?
Mail it to ATTN: Asbestos Abatement Project Application, Environmental & Occupational Health Division, Boston Public Health Commission, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02118. Include all attachments and the fee payment. The phone number is 617-534-5965.
Is there a fee, and how do I pay it?
Yes. Pay by check or money order payable to Boston Public Health Commission and include it with the application. Section D of the form shows how the fee is worked out from the project cost; the amount depends on that cost.
What do I attach to the application?
The fee payment, a copy of the DEP Asbestos Removal Notification (ANF-001) form, and a copy of the BFD permit or permit application. Attach emergency waivers if they apply, and a work site plan for residential projects.
Can I change the work dates after the permit is issued?
Only with notice. If the work dates or scope change, the Environmental & Occupational Health Division must receive at least 48 hours of prior notice, and you must also notify it of a job cancellation. You must work within the dates in Section C.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to the City of Boston or BPHC, and does not file the application; you mail it to BPHC.
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