457Refurbishment of residential premises

457 Refurbishment of residential premises

457 Refurbishment of residential premises

A person conducting a business or undertaking who is to carry out refurbishment of residential premises 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.