Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
Asbestos is only an issue if you are using a contractor for the job or a permit must be pulled. Colorado is big on asbestos. Other states do nothing about it. If you are tearing out a floor on your own, you aren't required to do anything that I know of. Please correct me if I'm wrong, as I don't want to steer you wrong. The above post is spot on though!
If you remove it yourself (from your own house) the only thing you are required to do is dispose of it properly. Of course there are a lot of precautions you should take. Asbestos is federally regulated so all states at least conform to the EPA regulation. Colorado is right about in the middle, it is way more regulated in CA, NY, and some other states.