DHS 159.05(3)(3) Roofing disciplines. An individual with an unexpired department-issued roofing supervisor certification or roofing worker certification may conduct roofing work authorized by the certification until the certification expiration date. An individual with an unexpired department-issued roofing supervisor certification may convert this certification to an exterior asbestos supervisor certification by completing the exterior asbestos supervisor refresher training course under s. DHS 159.12 (4) (f) and submitting the application and fee required under s. DHS 159.07. An individual with an unexpired department-issued roofing worker certification may convert this certification to an exterior asbestos worker certification by completing the initial exterior worker training course required under s. DHS 159.12 (3) (g) and submitting the application and fee required under s. DHS 159.07. DHS 159.05 NoteNote: The exterior asbestos supervisor discipline replaces the roofing supervisor discipline and the exterior asbestos worker discipline replaces the roofing worker discipline. The new exterior asbestos certifications authorize individuals to perform asbestos abatement activities on siding in addition to roofs.
DHS 159.05(4)(4) Eligibility requirements. An individual is eligible for certification in one or more disciplines under sub. (2) if the individual meets all of the following conditions: DHS 159.05 HistoryHistory: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09. DHS 159.06DHS 159.06 Exceptions to certification. Individual certification is not required under any one of the following conditions: DHS 159.06(1)(1) An asbestos abatement activity or asbestos management activity is performed by the owner on his or her own single-family, non-rental residential property that is occupied or intended to be occupied solely by the owner’s family. DHS 159.06(2)(2) An asbestos abatement activity involves only operations and maintenance work that disturbs or incidentally removes no more asbestos-containing material than would fit in a single glove bag or disposal bag no larger than 60 inches by 60 inches properly filled and sealed, is work that is non-repetitive and is not a series of small jobs that if performed sequentially would require certification, and is conducted by an individual or individuals with documented proof of completing at least a 16-hour operations and maintenance training course as described in 40 CFR 763.92 (a). DHS 159.06(3)(3) An individual operates a motorized vehicle to demolish or remove a facility when asbestos-containing material is allowed to remain under s. NR 447.08 (1) (a) to (d). DHS 159.06 HistoryHistory: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09. DHS 159.07DHS 159.07 Application requirements for initial and renewal certification. Only individuals who meet the eligibility requirements under s. DHS 159.05 (4) may apply for initial or renewal certification. An eligible individual shall apply to the department for initial or renewal certification on an application form obtained from the department. The applicant shall submit the following to the department: DHS 159.07(1)(1) The fully and accurately completed department application form signed and dated by the applicant. DHS 159.07(3)(3) For initial application, the applicant’s social security number or, if the applicant does not have a social security number, a signed statement, made under oath or affirmation, that the applicant does not have a social security number, as required under ss. 250.041 and 254.115, Stats. DHS 159.07(4)(4) For initial application, training certificates from any previously completed training courses required for certification in the discipline unless previously provided to the department by the applicant or a department-accredited training provider. DHS 159.07 NoteNote: Submit application and fee to Asbestos and Lead Unit: 1 W. Wilson St, Room 137, PO Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659; (fax) 608-266-9711; plicasbestoslead@dhs.state.wi.us. For application submitted by fax or email payment may be made only by credit or debit charge to a VISA or MasterCard. DHS 159.07 NoteNote: Sections 250.041 and 254.115, Stats., require an applicant for certification to provide the department with the applicant’s social security number. Under s. 254.115 (3), Stats., the department is required to deny certification to an applicant who does not provide the department his or her social security number or, if the applicant does not have a social security number, a signed statement, made under oath or affirmation, that the applicant does not have a social security number. The form required for the statement is available from the Asbestos and Lead Unit: plicasbestoslead@dhs.state.wi.us; 608-261-6876; or 1 W. Wilson St, Room 137, PO Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659. DHS 159.07 NoteNote: The department must have on file the appropriate initial training course certificate and all required annual refresher course certificates for each discipline for which an individual is applying. Training certificates submitted with previous applications to the department need not be re-submitted. Training certificates for training taken in Wisconsin after the publication date of this chapter need not be submitted. Under s. DHS 159.22 (18), Wisconsin training providers must submit students’ course completion and certificate information directly to the department. DHS 159.07 HistoryHistory: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09. DHS 159.08DHS 159.08 Certification and other fees. DHS 159.08(1)(1) An individual who applies for certification or renewal of certification shall pay the appropriate certification fee as follows: