Asbestos Assessment

According to the Ontario Regulation 278/05, it states that any owner, or contractor, engaging in repair, renovations, demolition, or disturbance of building materials contained in a building that was built prior to 1986 should confirm the presence of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s). If the subject building is confirmed to contain ACM’s, then a proper removal under the same regulation is necessary to comply with the law. Non-compliance can lead to a larger magnitude consequence and may result in facing charges and large fines.

An Asbestos Assessment includes a visual inspection of the property to determine the presence, type, characteristics and condition of any Designated Substances on site. Samples of suspect materials are collected as per applicable regulations and submitted for laboratory analysis. The final ACM report includes identification of the type, location, and concentration of any Designated Substances located within the property.

TYPICALLY EXAMPLES OF ASBESTOS (ACM) IN A DWELLING;

Boiler pipes and elbows insulation
Vinyl Tiles (9″by9″) and sheet flooring
Caulking on doors/windows
Mastics on floors
HVAC insulation
Drywall joint compound
Ceiling tiles
Stucco and plaster
Electrical wiring insulation
Fireproofing and vermiculite etc.