455Emergency procedure – residential premises

455 Emergency procedure – residential premises

(1)  This regulation applies if –

(a) an emergency occurs at residential premises; and

(b) a structure or plant at the premises must be demolished; and

(c) asbestos is fixed to or installed in the structure or plant before the emergency occurs.

(2)  A person conducting a business or undertaking who is to carry out the demolition of the residential premises must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, that, before the demolition is commenced, a procedure is developed that will, so far as is reasonably practicable, reduce the risk of exposure of workers and persons in the vicinity of the demolition site to asbestos to below the exposure standard.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

(3)  The person must ensure that the regulator is given written notice about the emergency –

(a) immediately after the person becomes aware of the emergency; and

(b) before the demolition is commenced.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

(4)  For the purposes of this regulation, an emergency occurs if –

(a) a structure or plant is structurally unsound; or

(b) collapse of the structure or plant is imminent.