Hong Kong Regulations

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (ASBESTOS) (ADMINISTRATION) REGULATION - SECT 3

Registered asbestos consultants

PART II

QUALIFICATIONS

The Authority shall not register a natural person as a registered asbestos
consultant unless the Authority is satisfied that the person-

   (a)  (i) (A) has a recognized bachelor degree in science, engineering,
        architecture, building or building surveying or other recognized
        qualification; and (B) has had not less than 12 months recognized
        working experience in asbestos abatement and management work since
        obtaining a qualification referred to in sub-subparagraph (A);

        (ii)   is an authorized person within the meaning of the Buildings 
               Ordinance ( Cap 123) or a public officer certified in writing
               by his head of department as having a qualification and
               experience which is equally acceptable; or

        (iii)  is a qualified professional; and

   (b)  has completed a recognized course of training in asbestos
        investigation, management planning and project design, or recognized
        equivalent training. (Enacted 1996)