Licenses, permits, and OSHA rules for biohazard cleanup in Colorado.
Minimal regulation for general biohazard work, but comprehensive and well-structured meth lab certification program with tiered levels. CDPHE maintains daily-updated certification lists.
Colorado CDPHE Methamphetamine Decontamination Certification (multiple tiers)
Administered by: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
Standard business license; no statewide general contractor license required for biohazard (non-meth) cleanup.
No specific registration found in public records; DOT/EPA rules apply.
Mandatory certification under 6 CCR 1014-3; distinct certification tracks: Consultant, Decontamination Worker, Supervisor, Ventilation Contractor; numerical standard: 0.5 µg/100cm².
Federal OSHA jurisdiction (no state plan).
Required as part of meth decontamination certification; specific minimums set by CDPHE.
Figures below are quoted from the issuing agency. Every one is linked to its source.
Consultant $600; Decontamination Supervisor $600; Decontamination Worker $300; Training Provider $750 per class; Instructor $200. The same schedule applies to initial, renewal and reinstated certifications. Payment is due concurrently with the application, by check, money order or electronic funds transfer to the Colorado State Treasurer. (6 CCR 1014-3, Part 2, Section 17.0 Fees.)
Certification under 6 CCR 1014-3 Part 2 (Cleanup of Methamphetamine-Affected Properties) - Consultant, Decontamination Supervisor and Decontamination Worker certifications, plus Training Provider and Instructor approvals
Read from the pages below, last updated 6 CCR 1007-2 Section 13 amended effective 2022-12-30; 6 CCR 1014-3 Section 17.0 effective 2014-12-15 (37 CR 22, November 25, 2014). Official state agency and state code pages only.
Verify before operating: Licensing requirements change frequently. Confirm all information directly with Colorado state agencies before starting or expanding operations. Permit costs on this page were read from the linked Colorado agency sources in September 2026. The surrounding guidance was last reviewed April 2026.
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