Dust control forms and regulations | Department of Public Health

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The Department of Public Health monitors dust control at construction and demolition sites. Contractors whose work might put dust into the air must follow the City’s regulations.

Learn more about how to get a Dust Control Permit. To determine the cost of a dust control permit, use the Air Management Services fee schedule.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) also regulates the removal, collection, transportation, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials. For more information, including notification forms, visit the DEP’s asbestos webpage.

Can’t find the document you need on this page? For additional documents related to air, asbestos, and dust management, please visit Air and Dust.

Name	Description	Released
AMS Regulations I, II, and III Combined PDF	These regulations have been developed to provide guidance for compliance with the Air Management Code.	August 1, 2022
Dust Control Permit Application for Demolition Activities and Earthworks PDF	An application to obtain a dust control permit, which is required for certain demolition and earth disturbance activities.	March 26, 2025
Dust Control Alternative Method Request Form PDF	A form to request approval for an alternative method of dust control.	December 13, 2024
Dust Control Notification Form PDF	A notification form used to describe the dust control measures for a construction or demolition project.	May 15, 2018
Dust Control Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions PDF	Further guidance on parts of the dust control rules established in the Air Management Regulation II, Section IX.	December 13, 2024

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