UtahUtah law limits asbestos testing at newer small homes
Starting May 6, 2026, Utah’s Air Quality Board may require testing before some asbestos-related projects at small homes, with limits based on the home’s age and materials.
What it does
For homes with four or fewer units built before 1992, the Air Quality Board may require asbestos testing before some projects. For homes built from 1981 through 1991, testing may cover only listed materials.
The Air Quality Board may not require asbestos inspections or sample testing at homes with four or fewer units built on or after January 1, 1992.
Argument forLimits on required testing could spare owners of newer small homes from inspections the Air Quality Board may not require.
Argument againstOwners of some homes built before 1992 may have to arrange testing before certain projects, adding steps and expense.
More detail
The Air Quality Board may make rules requiring asbestos inspections and sample testing before certain projects at small homes. These provisions cover residential properties with four or fewer units. Homes completed before January 1, 1981, are also within the stated age-based testing category. For homes completed from January 1, 1981, through December 31, 1991, testing may be required only to check for listed materials before renovation, demolition, or disposal. Listed materials include textured ceiling treatments, asbestos cement siding or roofing, resilient flooring, certain insulation or duct materials, and vermiculite insulation. An abatement rule applies to a small home only if a tested sample contains more than 1% asbestos. The law takes effect May 6, 2026. Testing rules apply before renovation, demolition, or disposal projects.
The Air Quality Board may not require inspection and sample testing for asbestos or related materials at small homes built on or after January 1, 1992. This restriction covers residential properties with four or fewer units completed on or after January 1, 1992. The law takes effect May 6, 2026.
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History
- 2026
- Mar 25Governor Spencer Cox SignedBecame Law
- Mar 12House/ to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 12House/ received enrolled bill from PrintingMinor
- Mar 11House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 11Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateMinor
- Mar 7Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- Mar 7Bill Received from House for EnrollingMinor
- Mar 6House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrollingMajor
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 6House/ received from SenateMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ to House
- Mar 6Senate/ signed by President/ returned to HouseMajor
- Mar 6Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionPassed Senate
- Mar 6Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 5Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]Minor
- Mar 4Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 4Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]Minor
- Mar 4Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]Minor
- Mar 2Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]Minor
- Vote recorded House/ passed 3rd reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 2Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Mar 2Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Mar 2House/ to Senate
- Mar 2House/ passed 3rd readingPassed House
- Mar 2House/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 26House/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 26House/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]
- Feb 26House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]
- Feb 26House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]Minor
- Feb 25LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0582S01
- Feb 25LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0582S01
- Feb 24House/ to standing committee [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]Minor
- Feb 24Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm [House Rules Committee]Major
- Feb 23LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0582S01
- Feb 23LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0582S01
- Feb 23House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystMinor
- Feb 23LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0582
- Feb 20LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0582
- Feb 18House/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Feb 18House/ received bill from Legislative ResearchMinor
- Feb 18LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0582
- Feb 18LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0582
- Feb 18Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Feb 18Bill Numbered but not DistributedIntroduced
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