457Refurbishment 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.

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.