Before building works
Identify the materials the work could affect, based on the detailed work schedule.
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Planning renovation, refurbishment or demolition? Find the asbestos survey suited to the work.
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Asbestos surveys before works and demolition.
Before demolition
Arrange a dedicated survey for the building and area to be demolished. A sale assessment is separate.
The legal framework,
explained.
Official sourcesFrench Ministry of Labour · Légifrance
Who arranges the survey?
The person or organisation commissioning the works must arrange an asbestos survey if the works could expose workers to asbestos. Agree the scope with the surveyor.
When should I arrange it?
The survey takes place before the relevant works start. Build it into the timetable so contractors can plan their work using the asbestos risk information.
What does the report include?
It says whether asbestos-containing materials were found. Where asbestos is present, the report identifies the materials, where they are and the estimated quantity so you can plan the works.
LÉGIFRANCE
French Labour Code · asbestos survey before worksRead the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
Planning the worksThe legislation explains the duties of the person or organisation commissioning the works and how the survey must reflect the nature and scope of the project.
LÉGIFRANCE
French Labour Code · what the report must containRead the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
Planning the worksArticle R. 4412-97-5 specifies the information the asbestos survey report must contain.
FRENCH MINISTRY OF LABOUR
Preventing asbestos exposureRead the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
Planning the worksRead the ministry's resources on asbestos risk prevention and surveys before works.
FRENCH MINISTRY OF LABOUR · PDF
Practical guide to pre-works asbestos surveysRead the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
Planning the worksRead the guidance for those commissioning works on how to prepare the project and what the survey is for.