Environmental issues

Waste and resource recovery

Guidance Note: Asbestos and Fire-damaged Buildings

EPA has developed guidance material for use by councils and NSW Government agencies about asbestos and fire damaged buildings.

The guidance material contains information about:

  • Which buildings are likely to contain asbestos?
  • What is the health risk from fire damaged buildings containing asbestos?
  • What precautions should be taken during clean-up of a fire-damaged building containing asbestos?
  • Will neighbouring properties be affected by a fire involving asbestos?
  • Who is responsible for cleaning up fire-damaged buildings containing asbestos?
  • Where to get further advice or assistance

 

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Page last updated: 12 June 2012