The
purpose of this survey is to locate, as far as reasonably practicable,
the presence and extent of any suspect Asbestos Containing Materials
(ACMs) in the building and assess their condition.
This
survey essentially defers the need to sample and analyse for asbestos
(or its absence) until a later time (e.g. prior to demolition
or major refurbishment).
The
duty holder bears potential additional costs of management for
some non-asbestos-containing materials.
All
areas should be accessed and inspected as far as reasonably practicable
(e.g. above false ceilings and inside risers, service ducts, lift
shafts, etc.) or must be presumed to contain asbestos.
Any
materials that can reasonably be expected to contain asbestos
must be presumed to contain asbestos. There should be a strong
presumption that it does.
All
materials that are presumed to contain asbestos must be assessed.
