The Management Survey purpose is required to manage ACM during the normal occupation and use of premises. 

1. nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of ACM in the premises or equipment
2. that the ACM remain in good condition
3. that nobody disturbs it accidentally

The Refurbishment / demolition Survey is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition. 

A Refurbishment / demolition Survey aims to ensure that:

1. Nobody will be harmed by work on ACM in the premises or equipment
2. Such work will be done by the right contractor in the right way

The Survey must locate and identify all ACM before any structural work begins at a stated location or on stated equipment at the premises.  It involves destructive inspection and asbestos disturbance.  The area surveyed must be vacated, and certified ‘fit for reoccupation’ after the survey.