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Purpose 1  \n2. Guidance Note Summary 1  \n3. ACM General Principles 2  \n4. Background 2  \n4.1 What is Asbestos? 2  \n4.2 Occurrence of Asbestos in the Home 2  \n5. Managing an ACM Fence 3  \n5.1 Identification 4  \n5.2 Condition Assessment 6  \n5.3 Remediation Measures 9  \n5.4 Regulatory Requirements 13  \n5.5 Asbestos Professionals 13  \n6. Contact Information 14  \nAppendix 1 15  \n1.Purpose  \nThis Guidance Note provides advice on the identification and management of cement sheet fences made with asbestos-containing materials (ACM)(asbestos fences)in residential settings. It is primarily for use by Local Government Environmental Health Officers (LG EHOs) as well asthe public.  \n2.Guidance Note Summary  \nIt is useful to know if a fence is ACM in case it is in a poor and potentially dangerous condition or may be disturbed by subsequent activities such as home repairs, renovation or demolition.  \nIf a fence is made of cement sheeting, was installed before 1990 and has the features described in Section 5.1 then it is highly likely to be ACM and should be treated as such. However, only laboratory analysis can identify ACM for sure.  \nMany of the ACM fences in Western Australia have deteriorated or been damaged after decades of use. In most cases the condition is unlikely to present a risk to people but sometimes maintenance or removal is called for and if very badly damaged then removal is strongly recommended and may be a regulatory requirement. See Sections 5.2 and 5.3.  \nACM fences, and fences in general, are also subject to regulatory requirements. However, it is best for neighbours to negotiate between themselves to reach a solution on any issue/s associated with an ACM fence. See Section 5.4.  \n3.ACM General Principles  \n• If suspect material satisfies age, use and appearance criteria for ACM, it is best to assume it is ACM until professionally assessed, or subject to laboratory analysis;  \n• Non-friable ACM (See Section 4.1 ) is unlikely to pose a risk if in a good condition and not physically disturbed;  \n• Even if in sound condition, early proper removal of ACM (which is aging) should be considered especially in conjunction with any other property renovations or development (as it has the potential to become a risk); and  \n• Any ACM removal should, and in some cases must, be undertaken by ACM professionals (See Section 5.5) .  \n4.Background  \nACM was extensively used in Australian products from the 1930s until about 1987 when its use ceased in the building industry, followed by a total ban on new use in 2003. During that time asbestos-related diseases incidence has steadily grown, resulting in Australia having one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world. Most of these diseases were due to high levels of asbestos exposure in the associated mining, milling and installation industries. However, in more recent times asbestos-related diseases are increasingly occurring among building maintenance workers such as carpenters, electricians and plumbers, and also members of the public undertaking home renovations personally.  \n4.1 What is Asbestos?  \nAsbestos is the term given to a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, the common types being chrysotile (white), crocidolite (blue), and amosite (brown), sometimes in products as mixtures.  \nWhen disturbed asbestos can release microscopic fibres which if inhaled tend to lodge in lung tissues and give rise to significant and irreversible health effects, including asbestosis, mesothelioma (always fatal) and lung cancer.  \nACM is classified as being friable ( in a crumbled or powder form, or can be crumbled by hand pressure e.g. insulation material) or non-friable (e.g. bonded) . All forms of asbestos are potentially dangerous, but friable forms are of greater concern because asbestos fibres are more readily released by disturbance.  \n4.2 Occurrence of Asbestos in the Home  \nIn Western Australia many pre-1990 residential an","cbCaiaTgqxDiA6nJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaTgqxDiA6nJ","pdf",1378545,"English","# Purpose\n# Guidance Note Summary\n# ACM General Principles\n# Background\n## What is Asbestos?\n## Occurrence of Asbestos in the Home\n# Managing an ACM Fence\n## Identification\n## Condition Assessment\n## Remediation Measures\n## Regulatory Requirements\n## Asbestos Professionals\n# Contact Information\n# Appendix 1","[{\"question\":\"When should a fence be assumed to be asbestos-containing material (ACM)?\",\"answer\":\"If the material fits the stated age, use, and appearance criteria for ACM, it is best to assume it is ACM until it is professionally assessed or tested by laboratory analysis.\"},{\"question\":\"What makes asbestos dangerous when it is disturbed?\",\"answer\":\"Disturbed asbestos can release microscopic fibres that, when inhaled, lodge in lung tissue and can cause serious irreversible diseases including asbestosis, mesothelioma (always fatal), and lung cancer.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should perform ACM fence removal or remediation?\",\"answer\":\"ACM removal should, and in some cases must, be undertaken by asbestos professionals, especially where there may be potential risk such as highly weathered, badly broken or burnt material, or during removal.\"}]","Guidance Note on Asbestos Cement Fences | PDF",1790823776,48]