Type 1 Presumptive Asbestos Inspections

Type 1 Asbestos Inspections: also known as location and assessment asbestos inspections and presumptive asbestos inspections.

Type 1 Presumptive Asbestos Inspections are undertaken by identifying suspected asbestos materials without taking samples. Only by taking samples and testing using polarised light microscopy can determine the presence and type of asbestos. Thus all materials suspected as containing asbestos is treated as such.

The location of the suspected asbestos containing materials (ACM) is then documented within an asbestos register along with a risk assessment. The risk assessment is based on the type, friability (bonded or friable), surface treatment and condition of the asbestos, the occupant activity including location, frequency and duration as well as potential maintenance of the suspected asbestos material.

Benefits of Type 1 Asbestos Inspections

The Type 1 asbestos inspection presumes that the material contains asbestos. The presumptive asbestos inspection reduces the cost by deferring asbestos testing before demolition or refurbishment.  This is the cheapest way to obtain a asbestos inspection compliant with NSW legislation.

Pre purchase asbestos inspections are best suited to Type 1 asbestos inspections as this will not cause small damage to surface finishes which is required when sampling (see Type 2 Sampling Asbestos Inspections).

Limitations of Type 1 Asbestos Inspections

All materials identified during the asbestos inspection that may potentially have asbestos, must be treated as though it does contain asbestos. This can introduce further requirements such as management plans, labelling and annual inspections or expensive removal costs. In many instances the additional cost of Type 2 sampling inspections saves money in the long term.

Who should conduct asbestos inspections?

We recommend that only NATA accredited asbestos inspection bodies be engaged to undertake your inspection. Safe Environments is a Type A inspection body accredited by NATA (accreditation No: 17139) and complies with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO.IEC 17020 (2000) for asbestos inspections. Safe Environments conducts asbestos inspections in NSW, Sydney, ACT and Canberra. Our asbestos inspectors are licensed by the ACT government and approved by councils such as Kogarah Council. 

Safe Environments asbestos inspection reports are produced in accordance with the requirements of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplaces [NOHSC:2018(2005)].

More information on asbestos inspections

For more information on asbestos inspections in NSW, Sydney, ACT & Canberra please email info@AsbestosTesting.com.au or call:

 Asbestos Identification | Asbestos Testing | Asbestos Inspections | Asbestos Management

• Type 1 asbestos inspections
• Pre-Purchase Asbestos Inspections