If you’ve started researching asbestos removal in Victoria, you’ve probably come across the term “Class B licence.” It sounds technical, but understanding what it means is genuinely useful when you’re choosing who to trust with your property.
What Is a Class B Licence?
In Victoria, asbestos removal work is regulated by WorkSafe Victoria, which issues two classes of removal licence:
- Class A licence holders can remove both friable and non-friable asbestos, in any quantity.
- Class B licence holders can remove non-friable asbestos, generally in quantities greater than 10 square metres.
Myers Asbestos Removal operates as a licensed Class B asbestos removalist, which means we’re authorised and trained specifically to handle non-friable asbestos-containing materials – the type most commonly found in Victorian homes, such as fibro sheeting, roofing, fencing, and flooring.
Why the Distinction Matters
Not all asbestos removal is the same job, and not all removalists are licensed for the same scope of work. A Class B licence confirms that a business has met WorkSafe Victoria’s training, equipment, and safety compliance standards for non-friable asbestos work specifically.
For most residential and small commercial jobs across regional Victoria – removing an old fence, stripping fibro cladding, replacing an asbestos roof – a Class B licensed removalist is exactly who you need.
What a Licence Actually Covers
Holding a Class B licence isn’t just a piece of paper. It means the business:
- Has staff trained in safe removal procedures for non-friable materials
- Follows WorkSafe Victoria’s Compliance Code for asbestos removal
- Uses appropriate containment, PPE, and decontamination processes
- Disposes of asbestos waste at approved facilities, with proper documentation
- Can issue clearance certificates confirming the work meets required standards
Why You Should Always Check
Unfortunately, unlicensed operators do exist, and unlicensed removal – even of non-friable material above the legal threshold – is illegal and dangerous. It puts your health, your family’s health, and your legal standing at risk if something goes wrong.
Before hiring anyone, ask directly:
- Are you a licensed asbestos removalist, and what class?
- Can I see your licence details?
- Will I receive a clearance certificate once the job is complete?
Any legitimate operator will answer these without hesitation.
Licensed, Local, and Experienced
Myers Asbestos Removal has held Class B licensing and worked across Victoria for over 10 years, serving Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Riddells Creek and surrounding areas. We handle the removal, the paperwork, and the disposal – properly, safely, and in full compliance with WorkSafe Victoria requirements.
Call Garry on 0433 305 521 for a free quote, and ask us anything about our licensing – we’re happy to explain exactly what it covers.