Asbestos survey management: Why do property owners need it?

Let’s dive into more details.

Collecting an Asbestos Sample on your own

If your property contains asbestos and you are willing and able to collect a few samples on your own, in that case, companies can analyze those samples and send you a Certificate of Analysis from a laboratory indicating whether or not asbestos was present in the sample within 48 hours of receiving it.

Asbestos survey management: why conduct it?

An asbestos management survey is performed to discover where asbestos and asbestos-containing material (ACM) are present in a property, what condition they are in, and what specific measures may be required to reduce risk. A technician will collect samples throughout the survey and send them to an IANZ-accredited laboratory.

Asbestos inspection during renovations: Why should you perform a renovation survey?

Refurbishment asbestos testing in Auckland aims to detect asbestos presence in a home before remodeling work begins. This is different from minor maintenance, which is concerned with keeping what you currently have.

Suppose the survey finds dangerous levels of asbestos in the structure. In that case, you must ensure that the asbestos is removed before the renovation work begins (unless demolition is required to gain access to the asbestos).

An asbestos refurbishment survey requires more knowledge and expertise than an asbestos management survey. The risks to people’s health and safety are greater because these surveys are more intrusive.

Asbestos Inspection during demolition

The purpose of a demolition survey is to locate all asbestos in a property (or the appropriate area) so that it can be removed before any work is done. Demolition surveys should only be conducted in unoccupied areas to eliminate or lessen threats to members of the public or employees on the property. The property should ideally be vacant, and all furnishings should be removed. If occupants want to return, the region under investigation must be habitable. Demolition surveys are technically more challenging than asbestos management inspections, and they pose higher risks to people’s health and safety since they are more intrusive.

Asbestos Abatement: What is the purpose of asbestos removal?

Before the 1980s, asbestos was commonly used in the construction of homes; nonetheless, older structures built or rebuilt before 2000 may still contain asbestos. Removal may be the only or best option in some circumstances.

Final words

In short, an asbestos survey gives you a bespoke document that details how you will manage the risk on your asbestos-laden property. It’s a legal obligation for duty-holders. One point to check is that you should keep all documents updated with any changes to asbestos recorded.