The purpose of this survey is to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) in the building and assess their condition.
This survey essentially defers the need to sample and analyse for asbestos (or its absence) until a later time (e.g. prior to demolition or major refurbishment).
The duty holder bears potential additional costs of management for some non-asbestos-containing materials.
All areas should be accessed and inspected as far as reasonably practicable (e.g. above false ceilings and inside risers, service ducts, lift shafts, etc.) or must be presumed to contain asbestos.
Any materials that can reasonably be expected to contain asbestos must be presumed to contain asbestos. There should be a strong presumption that it does.
All materials that are presumed to contain asbestos must be assessed.
