Type 3 Asbestos Surveys - Full access sampling, identification and assessment (pre-demolition/major refurbishment survey)

A type 3 asbestos survey is designed to locate and describe, as far as possible, all ACM's in a building and can involve destructive inspection to gain access to all areas.

As with a type 2 survey, samples from all suspected ACM's are collected and then analysed to confirm if the surveyor was correct in their assessment. If a material is found to contain asbestos, it is assumed that all other similar materials used in the same way in the building, will also contain asbestos.

Samples will be taken using a sharp knife, a cork borer, or hand drill and will be collected in self-sealing plastic bags. The sample reference number will be recorded on the sample bag. Where appropriate, a label will be left on the site adjacent to the sample location. This label indicates the sample number for cross-reference with the report.

Photographs will be taken at every sampling location to confirm site details. The object of carrying out sampling is to identify the nature and extent of any visible asbestos-bearing material and where necessary air testing may be carried out, to determine airborne repairable fibre levels.

If you believe you need an asbestos survey for your building but aren't sure, call us and we can quickly let you know if it is necessary.

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