452Identification and removal of asbestos before demolition

452 Identification and removal of asbestos before demolition

452 Identification and removal of asbestos before demolition

(1) This section applies if a structure or plant at a workplace is to be demolished.

(2) This section does not apply—

(a) in an emergency to which section 454 applies, or

(b) to residential premises.

(3) The person with management or control of the workplace, or of the structure or plant, must ensure—

(a) that all asbestos that is likely to be disturbed by the demolition is identified, and

(b) so far as is reasonably practicable, that the asbestos is removed before the demolition is commenced.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—73 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—364 penalty units.

(4) Subsection (3)(b) does not apply if the purpose of the demolition is to gain access to the asbestos.