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Why Do You Need an Asbestos Survey?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was once widely used in construction materials due to its heat-resistant and insulating properties. However, exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health risks, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, a kind of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and other organs.

Given the dangers associated with asbestos, it is important to identify and manage any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in your building. This is where an asbestos survey comes in.

An asbestos survey is a thorough inspection of a property to determine the presence, location, and condition of any ACMs. It involves a trained surveyor conducting a visual inspection, taking samples where necessary, and then analysing them in a laboratory.

There are two types of asbestos surveys: management surveys and refurbishment/demolition surveys. Management surveys are typically carried out on buildings that are currently in use and are intended to identify the presence and condition of ACMs that may be disturbed during normal occupancy, maintenance, or repair work. Refurbishment/demolition surveys are more invasive and are carried out when a building is to be refurbished or demolished. They are intended to identify all ACMs in the building that may be disturbed during the refurbishment or demolition work.

So why do you need an asbestos survey? Firstly, it is a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for anyone who owns, manages, or has responsibility for a non-domestic property to identify and manage any ACMs in the building. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines or even imprisonment.

Secondly, an asbestos survey can help to protect the health of anyone who may come into contact with ACMs in the building. By identifying and managing any ACMs, you can ensure that they are not disturbed and do not pose a risk to the health of occupants, employees, or contractors working on the property.

Finally, an asbestos survey can help to protect the value of your property. If ACMs are identified and not managed properly, it can have a significant impact on the value of the property, as well as making it more difficult to sell or rent.

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