456Identification and removal of asbestos before refurbishment

456 Identification and removal of asbestos before refurbishment

456 Identification and removal of asbestos before refurbishment

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

(2) This section does not apply 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 refurbishment is identified, and

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

Maximum penalty—

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

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