Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:456
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 456
Character Range: 598235–599012

456  Identification and removal of asbestos before refurbishment
 (1) This regulation applies if a structure or plant at a workplace is to be refurbished.
 (2) This regulation does not apply to domestic premises.
 (3) 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.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.