452Identification and removal of asbestos before demolition

452 Identification and removal of asbestos before demolition

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

(2)  This regulation does not apply –

(a) in an emergency to which regulation 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.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

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