Posted By Ron Hunter Yes, Type 3 - or as the new version of MDHS 100 would have it, a refurbishment & demolition survey.

Posted By Southerner Or you could just get in touch with the manufacturer of the portacabin and ask them about the construction fabric of the unit. I have not see a cabin of any age that does not have a manufacturer plate riveted on the side.

Posted By RP Thank you for this valuable information.

Posted By Rodger Alan Ker Mr. Watson, you are wrong, a type 2 survey is not sufficient for a demolition/construction project. Please read Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, Regulation 4. Paragraph 51 of ACOP L143 states: "The employer should not simply rely on information provided by other dutyholders unless the dutyholder can produce reasonable evidence to confirm the validity of the information such as survey details (eg a type 3 survey is required for major refurbishment and removal work covered by the CDM Regulations."

Posted By Haggis JM "a type 3 survey is required for major refurbishment and removal work" ...but does a single portacabin count as "major refurbishment and removal work"?

Posted By MW RP, The consensus of opinion is correct. A type 3 is required. A couple of years ago, I went to survey a portacabin of similar description and was told on arrival that there was no asbestos and we were wasting our time... The portacabin was 20 metres long and 8 metres wide with numerous partitions... Every wall was asbestos cement and we found AIB behind every wall mounted electric heater! Hope this helps. Mark

Posted By RP Thanks again for this information, i have also checked through several documents and a Type 3 survey is now planned. I note the comment on cement asbestos used behind electrical fittings. Looks like the wall heater has a painted panel behind it and could be of such material. The survey will be interesting and I will post back the outcome for future reference to all...

Posted By Adrian Watson An employer shall not undertake work in demolition, maintenance, or any other work which exposes or is liable to expose his employees to asbestos in respect of any premises unless either - Dear All, Reg 5 states: (a) he has carried out a suitable and sufficient assessment as to whether asbestos, what type of asbestos, contained in what material and in what condition is present or is liable to be present in those premises; or (b) if there is doubt as to whether asbestos is present in those premises he - (i) assumes that asbestos is present, and that it is not chrysotile alone,and (ii) observes the applicable provisions of these Regulations. The point in this case is whether the assessment is suitable and sufficient; That depends on the fact. In this case it is a simple construction which has been surveyed. Furthermore Para 51 is not part of the acop it is guidance. Regards

Posted By Dave Wilson Lets not get to hung up on this. Point 1 These types of temporary structures have had asbestos in them - Fact. (unless you have the manufactures data)so ACM could be 'embedded in the structure! Point 2 - would a 4 year old type 2 have found these? YES - then NFA required NO - Then a type 3 survey needs to be undertaken.