Burnaby
Asbestos and hazardous materials abatement in Burnaby
In Burnaby, the City's demolition guide tells owners to contact WorkSafeBC before applying to confirm whether a hazardous materials assessment is needed, pointing to OHS sections 20.112 and 20.113. For fire- or flood-damaged properties built before 1991, Burnaby also requires a Clean-Up Certificate before inspectors enter. Bowfinn carries out the abatement for both.
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What does Burnaby require before demolition?
The City's demolition permit guide says: “Before applying for a demolition permit, property owners should contact WorkSafeBC to determine if a hazardous materials assessment needs to be done,” referring to OHS ss. 20.112 and 20.113 (City of Burnaby). No separate City hazmat form was found in the guide.
My Burnaby property was damaged by fire or flood. What happens before inspectors can enter?
For properties built before 1991, owners must remove and dispose of hazardous materials and submit a Clean-Up Certificate before the fire damage survey inspection (City of Burnaby damaged building guide).
Who can sign Burnaby's Clean-Up Certificate?
The guide says the certificate must be completed by a CIH, ROH, CSP, CRSP or P.Eng. with relevant experience. Bowfinn is the abatement contractor that carries out the removal; the certificate is signed by one of those designated professionals.
Where does the waste go?
Burnaby is in Metro Vancouver, so Metro Vancouver's ban on waste asbestos at its facilities applies (Metro Vancouver), and the Vancouver Landfill accepts asbestos from within the region (City of Vancouver).
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Burnaby FAQs
Does Burnaby require a hazmat report for demolition permits?
The City's guide tells owners to contact WorkSafeBC first to determine whether a hazardous materials assessment is needed under OHS ss. 20.112 and 20.113 (City of Burnaby).
What is a Burnaby Clean-Up Certificate?
A certificate confirming hazardous materials have been removed and disposed of from a fire- or flood-damaged property built before 1991, submitted before the fire damage survey inspection (City of Burnaby).
Does the Clean-Up Certificate apply to newer buildings?
The guide sets it for properties built before 1991 and leaves newer buildings to the discretion of the Building Inspection Supervisor (City of Burnaby).
General information, not legal advice. Requirements depend on your project; confirm with WorkSafeBC, your municipality or a qualified professional.
Planning work in an older building?
Book a Site Consultation and we'll walk the scope, the schedule and the building with you.
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