Monday 11 October 2010

Asbestos in your French property

Derived from the Greek word "unquenchable", asbestos is a natural material and has been used since 2500 BC in the winding sheets , pottery and various other applications.It can be found in the tiles, false ceilings, roofs, cement drainage pipes, panels, partitions, insulation boards, etc.Asbestos is considered a deadly product in France and the use and manufacture of materials based Asbestos has been banned since 1997 but nevertheless remains widespread in buildings because of its ability to resist corrosion and maintain high temperatures without deterioration.

In the process of buying French property, it is required by law that a property inspection is made before the signing of contracts to determine the presence of asbestos. This law applies to all properties built before 1 July 1997 and must be performed by a registered, qualified surveying company who will then provide a certificate and a report. For asbestos, the certificate is valid for one year only and must be renewed if a contract is signed after that period. If asbestos is found, owners are required to immediately inform employees about the ownership of its existence while wearing protective clothing and dispose of waste properly. If asbestos is in poor condition but the owner may be required to check its status on a regular basis, or an expert to remove it within three years. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses such as lung cancer, asbestosis, asbestos warts, pleural plaques and other lung diseases and usually affect people.....

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