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Building and Development

Asbestos

For information regarding asbestos please refer to the following websites for general information, relevant publications and answers to frequently asked questions regarding safe removal practives for asbestos:

NSW Governement

http://www.nsw.gov.au/fibro
http://www.diysafe.nsw.gov.au
WorkCover NSW
NSW Department of Environment and Conservation(encompassing the Environment Protection Authority)
Waste Service NSW-Environmental Solutions
The Home Building Services (a division of the Office of Fair Trading)
Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) - Local government fact sheet

Asbestos Licensing

Bonded asbestos licence

A bonded asbestos licence is required to remove, repair or disturb more than 10 square meters of bonded asbestos material such as fibro, corrugated cement sheeting and asbestos cement pipes. Licences cost $100(GST free) and are valid for up to two years.

Friable asbestos licences

A friable asbestos licence is required to remove, repair or disturb any amount of friable asbestos, such as sprayed limpet, asbestos cloth, millboard and pipe lagging. It also allows the removal of bonded asbestos. Licences cost $2000(GST free) and are valid for up to two years.