Inspection for asbestos should always take place when renovation or demolition work occurs on commercial properties, as any disturbance of building construction materials containing asbestos could release dangerous asbestos fibres into the atmosphere and be dangerous to human health.
Accredited Environmental Solutions employs licensed commercial asbestos inspection Adelaide who are qualified to perform visual inspections, bulk sampling, and laboratory analysis of asbestos materials.
Building Codes
RHP professionals remain up to date with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines related to asbestos inspections, sampling, monitoring and Operational and Maintenance Program development. In addition, RHP provides training on such programs for building occupants and contractors as part of its services.
If your construction project will disrupt building materials, it is wise to consult your CAC to determine whether an asbestos survey is required. Sometimes a limited assessment may suffice depending on your type of work and lender requirements; but for larger projects a permit may be needed to ensure proper execution and cleanup afterward.
Asbestos regulations mandate that any asbestos be sampled before undertaking renovation or demolition work. To prevent contamination of an area, always wet the surface with water containing detergent prior to trying to sample. It’s ideal to use a sprayer with an extremely fine mist so fibres do not spread into the air and become easier to sample.
Regulations mandate that asbestos must be cleaned by wet wiping and HEPA vacuuming prior to starting any renovation or demolition work, and once completed re-cleaned with sealants applied as soon as possible afterward; depending on its type and removal methods this process could take anywhere between one day to seven days.
Health & Safety Regulations
Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that poses serious threats to health and lung function, making its handling extremely hazardous. Working around asbestos should never be taken lightly that’s why hiring commercial asbestos inspection Adelaide is important. There are strict laws and regulations designed to safeguard workers engaged in construction or restoration projects at properties with potential asbestos contamination.
Once an inspection and report have been approved, a regulated area can be delineated and designated. This area should remain secure and restricted to authorized personnel only, equipped with air monitoring stations and change rooms as well as impermeable bags to collect any contaminated protective clothing and equipment that may become airborne.
Before performing tenant finish (TI) works in commercial properties, an asbestos test should always be conducted. As this type of work can involve substantial disruption of many parts of a structure – including dismantling and rebuilding walls, partitions, floors, ceilings, and ventilation systems – extra precaution must be taken so as not to expose public users of that space to asbestos.
Liability
Asbestos needs to be handled carefully or workers could be exposed to harmful fibres that could result in serious health effects including lung damage. Therefore, any construction work involving demolition or renovation must be conducted by certified and licensed contractors so as to protect employees, tenants and customers while also helping avoid state and federal fines for improper disposal or handling of asbestos materials.
To determine whether a material contains asbestos, a sample must be collected from it and sent off to an accredited commercial asbestos inspection Adelaide for analysis. RHP’s team of highly trained and certified inspectors can quickly identify potentially asbestos containing materials, collect samples for analysis, provide professional recommendations regarding abatement methods, as well as provide air and dust sample testing following completion of abatement projects.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of bundles of durable fibres found within rocks and soil. Once widely used in commercial and residential buildings for its fire resistance, insulation, and sound proofing capabilities, asbestos fibres were later released into the air via ACM damage or disturbance, or when friable ACM crumbles under hand pressure releasing fibres that can become airborne posing a health risk to those breathing them in.
Prior to any demolition, remodelling, or renovation project in New York City that could disturb asbestos containing materials (i.e. commercial, educational or multi-family residential structures), an asbestos survey must be performed in order to identify their locations, quantities, friability and condition.
Remediation
Asbestos is a mineral fibre found naturally in bundles, often found as bundles of durable threads in the environment. It is highly resistant to heat, fire, chemicals and does not conduct electricity; making it one of the more popular building materials prior to 1990’s building booms.