466Regulator must be notified of asbestos removal

466 Regulator must be notified of asbestos removal

(1)  A licensed asbestos removalist must give written notice to the regulator at least 5 days before the removalist commences licensed asbestos removal work.

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.

(2)  Despite subregulation (1) , licensed asbestos removal work may be commenced immediately if there is –

(a) a sudden and unexpected event, including a failure of equipment, that may cause persons to be exposed to respirable asbestos fibres; or

(b) an unexpected breakdown of an essential service that requires immediate rectification to enable the service to continue.

(3)  If the asbestos must be removed immediately, the licensed asbestos removalist must give notice to the regulator –

(a) immediately by telephone; and

(b) in writing within 24 hours after notice is given under paragraph (a) .

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)  A notice under subregulation (1) or (3) must include the following:

(a) the following in relation to the licensed asbestos removalist:

(i) name;

(ii) registered business name;

(iii) Australian Business Number;

(iv) licence number;

(v) business contact details;

(b) the name and business contact details of the supervisor of the licensed asbestos removal work;