HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

When you own, manage or maintain a building built before 1993. 

The legal policies show that 1990 or earlier needs a hazardous materials survey for ACM's, Lead. However in my experience I have seen certain institutions test positive for ACM's and were built in 1993.  If you are involved with government housing, or on a native reserve in BC, I would personally recommend suspecting asbestos or lead up to 1995.  

If you are about to have a renovation or demolition project. 

Regardless of the buildings age.  Demolition and Renovation is among the most dangerous work in construction. A hazardous materials list for a demo plan includes mechanical and electrical removals and as such should always be considered in demo of any building, any age. 

Yes. 

The regulations are written in such a manner that every person is responsible from the top (Owner) down. There is a difference between the terms, trained, licensed and experienced. ONLY through all 3 comes Qualified.                                           

Hiring a Consultant is the first step to compliance.

When you own a building you are responsible for the health and safety of it's occupants, and it's maintenance. These topics are covered in all levels of government from federal, provincial, 

To keep it simple: For Asbestos & Lead  You are responsible to : 

1. Keep a current inventory of all asbestos & lead containing materials. OR have documentation to  prove there are none. 

2. If you are going to demo or renovate, you are under strict regulations with 10 steps to Compliance. 

Hiring a Consultant is the first step to compliance.

Link to WorkSafeBC 

Link to Government of BC Fact Sheet