The Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey HSG 264 used to be known as a Type 3 Asbestos Surveys.

From 29th January 2010, the Heath and Safety Executive have redefined the parameters and renamed the old Type 3 survey to the new Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey.

(Formally known as a Type 3: Full access sampling and identification survey
(pre-demolition/major refurbishment surveys) The Type 3 survey has now been
superseded with and is now known as a: Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos
Survey. Below we have outlined the basic details of this type of survey:

The refurbishment / demolition survey is required where the premises, or part of
it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition. The survey does not need a
record of the condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Normally, a
surveyor is needed for refurbishment / demolition surveys.

A Refurbishment / demolition survey aims to ensure that:

• nobody will be harmed by work on ACM in the premises or equipment;
• such work will be done by the right contractor in the right way

The survey must locate and identify all ACM before any structural work begins at
a stated location or on stated equipment at the premises. It involves intrusive
and/or destructive inspection and asbestos disturbance. The area surveyed must
be vacated, and certified ‘fit for reoccupation’ after the survey.

Provide the surveyor with the site layout, building plans, building
specifications or architect’s drawings, and any history of asbestos work. Point
out your site hazards, including means of safe access to heights. Provide keys,
etc.

Report
The reports should state the location, presence and extent of
asbestos-containing materials and debris. It does not assess the asbestos
condition but the surveyor should mention any that is in a dangerous state.

The report should state where the surveyor or sampler did not survey or sample.
You should presume that areas that the surveyor has not accessed do contain
asbestos.