A Roof Ventilators
B Roof Sheeting
C Skylight and Manhole Frames
D Ventpipe and Capping
E Ridge Capping
F Window Moulding & Louvres
G Barge Moulding
H “Versillux “ sheeting
I Compressed sheet flooring
J “Super Six” or” Super Eight” wall cladding
K Hardiflex wall sheeting
L “Super Six” Awning
M Vinyl floor tiles
N Compressed wall sheeting in toilet partitions
O Communications/electrical pit
P DR Surrounds
Q Textile in Fuse Holders
R “Zelimite” backings to switchboard and internal lining
S Asbestos cement downpipe
T Side flashing
U “Hardiplank” woven fencing
V Window moulding and louvre blades
W Rainwater Heads
X Door Mouldings
In most situations, it will be prudent to obtain a report from a qualified person, and, if asbestos is found to be present, that person can then assist you to develop an appropriate register and management plan.
A buyer of commercial property is often concerned as to the existence of asbestos and whether the seller has obtained an asbestos report or maintained a register and management plan. This may be for one of several reasons including, the buyer wants to ensure that it can comply with the requirements of the WPS or the buyer may be planning some redevelopment of the existing building and would like to factor in the additional costs that may be involved because of the presence of asbestos.
Generally speaking, a Seller is not obliged to provide a buyer with a copy of an asbestos report, register or management plan. However, if this is an important consideration for either party, the standard contract terms can be and should be tailored to suite the circumstances.
The implications of failing to make the proper investigations into the existence of asbestos on your property or to properly maintain a register and asbestos management plan could mean that you have breached your obligations contained in the WPS and could leave you liable in a claim of negligence and significant penalties. That is not to mention the harm that you may inadvertently cause yourself or others.