House Bill 22-1232 Summary

• Extends the repeal date of Colorado's asbestos certification and regulation program from September 1, 2022 to September 1, 2027 to allow continued oversight of asbestos abatement activities.

• Expands the definition of "area of public access" and "asbestos abatement" to include major spill responses and clarifies that regulations apply to all building types, not just public/commercial structures.

• Adds "facility" definition encompassing institutional, commercial, public, industrial, school, and residential structures including ships and railcars, broadening the scope of regulated activities.

• Removes federal school-specific asbestos certification requirements from state rules while maintaining general certification standards for persons performing asbestos inspection, design, and abatement across all building types.

• Updates building permit forms to require disclosure of whether asbestos inspections have been conducted on materials that will be disturbed during renovation or demolition projects.