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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.
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.
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…
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.
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 refurbishment is identified; and (b) so far as is reasonably practicable, that the asbestos is removed before the refurbishment is commenced.
This regulation applies if a structure or plant at a workplace is to be refurbished.
This regulation does not apply to residential premises.
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 refurbishment is identified; and (b) so far as is reasonably practicable, that the asbestos is removed before the refurbishment is commenced.