Contaminated Land, Asbestos & Surveys Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of soil classification?
A
Uncontaminated (clean, greenfield) Inert (earth or rock waste that will not decompose) Hazardous Hazardous contaminated Asbestos
2
Q
What is asbestos?
A
A cement product which was used in buildings because the fibers provided strength and little weight
Insulating and fire resistant
Can cost £500/m3 to remove
3
Q
What types of asbestos require a license to remove?
A
Pipe lagging
Insulating boards
Large amount of debris
4
Q
How must the removal of asbestos be notified?
A
Under a ASB5 at least 14 days before work starts
5
Q
What are the non licensable asbestos?
A
Asbestos that is encapsulated in materials in a good condition
Small amount of debris
Floor tiles
6
Q
What is the Waste Acceptance Criteria?
A
The WAC classifies how waste should be treated/removed
7
Q
Where is asbestos found?
A
Roof tiles Insulation Floor tiles Pipes Subsoil Cement
