HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide sets out the refurbishment or demolition asbestos surveys as follows:
A refurbishment or demolition survey is needed before any refurbishment or demolition is carried out. This type of asbestos survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all asbestos-containing materials in the area where refurbishment or demolition work is taking place.
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The type of survey you require will vary during the lifespan of your premises and several may be needed over time. Management asbestos surveys are required during the normal occupation and use of the building to ensure continued management of the Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) in situ. However, a refurbishment or demolition survey will be necessary when the building (or part of it) is to be upgraded, refurbished or demolished.
We provide refurbishment and demolition surveys to clients in and around London, the South East, Wales, the South West and nationwide.
“The HSE strongly recommends the use of accredited or certificated surveyors for asbestos surveys. The duty holder should not appoint or instruct an independent surveyor to carry out a survey unless the surveyor is competent.”
HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide
Refurbishment and demolition survey FAQs
What is an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey?
An Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey survey is conducted to locate, identify and assess the condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a building that is going to be renovated or demolished. It can be significantly more intrusive than a management survey.
Why is an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey necessary?
An asbestos refurbishment & demolition survey is necessary to identify the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials in a building that is going to be renovated or demolished in order to ensure the safety of the workers and to comply with legal requirements under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
When should an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey be conducted?
An Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey should be conducted before any renovation or demolition work is carried out on a building.
How is an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey conducted?
The survey should be undertaken by an asbestos surveyor with the BOHS P402 as a minimum qualification and it is strongly recommended that a UKAS accredited company is appointed (United Kingdom Accreditation Service). The survey includes taking samples of suspect materials and sending them to a UKAS accredited laboratory for analysis. These surveys are far more intrusive than a management survey and will involve destructive techniques to identify asbestos which may be in the fabric of the building.
Who is qualified to conduct an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey?
The survey should be undertaken by an asbestos surveyor with the BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) P402 as a minimum qualification and it is strongly recommended that a UKAS accredited company is appointed (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).
How is the asbestos identified during the survey?
The qualified surveyor will visually identify any suspect materials, including the use of destructive survey techniques to identify asbestos containing materials which may not be readily accessible and then samples of those materials will be taken safely, and then sent to a UKAS accredited laboratory for analysis, to identify whether or not asbestos is present.
What is the difference between an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey and an Asbestos Management Survey?
A Refurbishment and Demolition survey is conducted to identify the presence and condition of asbestos in a building that is going to be renovated or demolished and the survey techniques used are far more destructive. A management survey is far less intrusive and is conducted to identify the presence and condition of asbestos in a building and to provide recommendations for its management, during normal occupation.
What are the recommendations provided in an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey report?
The recommendations will state whether or not the materials can be managed in situ, in the case of a building not being demolished, and if the asbestos does need to be removed then the recommendations will state whether removal needs to be undertaken by a Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor (LARC).
What are the recommendations provided in an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey report?
The recommendations will state whether or not the materials can be managed in situ, in the case of a building not being demolished, and if the asbestos does need to be removed then the recommendations will state whether removal needs to be undertaken by a Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor (LARC).