Asbestos and building

This page has information about how to safely remove asbestos-containing materials.

For commercial and government buildings, asbestos should only be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist.

Removing asbestos yourself

You risk exposing yourself and others to asbestos fibres if asbestos is not removed appropriately. It is best to ask a licensed removalist to remove asbestos from your house.

In the Northern Territory (NT), you can remove the following without a licence:

• less than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos, or associated asbestos-contaminated dust or debris
• or minor contaminations of asbestos-contaminated dust or debris not associated with the removal of friable or non-friable asbestos.

To help identify and manage asbestos in your house, read Asbestos - a guide for householders and the general public on the Australian Government Department of Health website.

Use a licensed asbestos removalist to remove asbestos from a commercial or government building.

Read the codes of practice for working with asbestos on the NT WorkSafe website.

Licensed removalists

Only licensed asbestos removalists should remove asbestos. To find a licensed asbestos removalist go to the NT WorkSafe website.

Transporting asbestos

Only licensed operators with an Environment Protection Licence can collect, transport and store asbestos.

To find a list of licence holders go to the NT Environment Protection Authority website.

Asbestos disposal