Rules around Asbestos Textured Ceiling
Rules about Asbestos Textured Ceiling
Worksafe NZ Classify Asbestos Textured Ceiling as Class A Removal. They consider all Work around Asbestos Textured Ceiling to be Friable Activity. What does this mean in Basic Terms and What does this mean to the Homeowner.
This means in broad terms to the Homeowner that the dust generated by the removal of Asbestos Textured Ceiling can be dangerous to you and your families health.You must make sure when you are employing a Person to remove your Textured Ceiling that they have the necessary qualifications and that they have good testimonies from other customers. Make sure they are Class A Removalists and they are on the Worksafe NZ website as a Removalist.
If you or the Asbestos Removalist do not carry out the process of removal of Asbestos Textured Ceiling in the right way and in the correct sequence you could contaminate the rest of your house. If you contaminate the rest of your house the process of decontamination can be very costly and lengthy. Do it right the first time and save any costly over rides.
Most Class A Removalists have years and years of removing Asbestos Textured Ceilings and are aware of the Processes that they must follow and the sequence. So ask as many questions as you can and let the Removalist know that you want to understand the process thoroughly. If you want to know any information about Asbestos Textured Ceilings go the the Worksafe NZ website and you will find heaps of information on there.
Asbestos Textured Ceilings dont forget were used as a decorative measure in the 60s and 70s and were used quite extensively in NZ. Make sure you get a sample from your Ceiling tested at an accredited lab because the difference between having Asbestos incorporated in it and not having it in your ceiling would be very expensive.
Testing can be quite easy process and cost you $100. Normally to take a sample from an Asbestos Textured Ceiling you would need the following 2x Plastic Clip Lock Bags, Paint Scrapper, Water bottle, P2 Respirator Mask, Gloves,Marker Pen.Wet the Area you intend to take the sample from. Then put your Gloves on and P2 Respirator Mask and the open the first Plastic Clip Locked bag and under intended area, then scrap enough to cover bottom of bag. Mark the 2nd bag of location of scrapped area and put first bag of scrapping inside and seal both bags.
Check which Lab is nearest to you and take to check for Asbestos Textured Ceiling.
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