Inspection

Question 1

What is a dutyholder under the control of asbestos regulations?

Answer 1

The person required to assess whether asbestos containing materials are present, the quantity, and location and condition of the materials

Question 2

Who is responsible for designating a dutyholder under the control of asbestos regulations?

Answer 2

The property owner

Question 3

What is your process during inspections?

Answer 3

I take photographs, detailed notes, measurements (if necessary) and inspect in a logical manner

Question 4

Can you give an example of deleterious materials?

Answer 4

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and higher luminous cement. They are deleterious materials because they damage the structural intergrity of a building

Question 5

What is the difference between deleterious and hazardous materials?

Answer 5

Deleterious materials damage the structural integrity of abuilding, whereas hazardous materials present risks to health and safety.