This bill mandates that a construction permit is required for any work involving asbestos on the interior or exterior of single-family homes, duplexes, or townhouses. It defines key terms such as "asbestos," "asbestos-containing material," "construction permit," "duplex," "single-family home," and "townhouse." The bill specifies that any employee or individual performing tasks related to the application, enclosure, repair, removal, or encapsulation of asbestos-containing material must first obtain this permit from the enforcing agency. This requirement is in addition to any other permits that may be necessary from different enforcement entities.

Furthermore, the bill states that the permit requirements do not apply if the area of asbestos-containing material involved in the project is less than 1,000 square feet, unless otherwise required by the enforcing agency or the rules set by the Commissioner of Community Affairs. The Commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The act is set to take effect on the first day of the third month following its enactment, with provisions for the Commissioner to take anticipatory actions to ensure compliance.