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.
