A refurbishment & demolition asbestos survey (formally a type 3 asbestos survey) is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the building and will involve destructive inspection to all areas prior to any type of refurbishment or demolition are undertaken.

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Pre-refurbishment & demolition asbestos survey

Pre-refurbishment & demolition surveys are intrusive and can be targeted to areas which may be affected by proposed refurbishment/demolition works. A pre-refurbishment & demolition asbestos survey will be required by your CDM Co-ordinator under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 & control of asbestos regulations 2012. This type of survey is more intrusive than a management survey and should be undertaken alongside a project specific plan of work to ensure that the survey covers all areas planned for refurbishment.

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Asbestos in buildings

Below are key points you really need to know regarding Asbestos in Buildings:

• Asbestos only becomes a problem once it’s disturbed and the fibres airborne.

• Any building built prior to year 2000 can contain asbestos.

• ALL non-domestic buildings must be subject to an asbestos survey.

• There is a legal requirement to remove ALL asbestos materials prior to the building being refurbished.

• Preventing exposure to asbestos dust will protect against related illness and fatal diseases.

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