The following standards have been adopted for the management of asbestos:

• Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations
• Part 1910.1001, "Asbestos" (29 CFR 1910.1001)
• Part 1910.134, "Respiratory Protection Standard" (29 CFR 1910.134)
• Part 1926.1101, "Construction Standard for Asbestos" (29 CFR 1925.1101)

• Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations
• Part 61, Subpart M, "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants" [pdf] (40 CFR 61)
• Part 763, "Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act" (40 CFR 763)

• Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
• Regulation 11, Rule 2, "Asbestos Demolition, Removal and Manufacturing" [pdf]

The following standards apply to California-licensed asbestos contractors:

• Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 4, "Construction Safety Orders", Article 4, "Dusts, Fumes, Mists, Vapors, and Gases"
• Section 1529, "Asbestos" (8 CCR 1529)
• Section 1531, " Respiratory Protective Equipment" (8 CCR 1531)

• Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 7, "General Industry Safety Orders", Group 16, "Control of Hazardous Substances", Article 110, "Regulated Carcinogens"
• Section 5208, "Asbestos" (8 CCR 5208)