I.-“Identification of list A materials and products containing asbestos” means the task of :
1° Searching for the presence of list A materials and products that are accessible without destructive work;
2° Identifying and locating materials and products containing asbestos;
3° Assessing the state of conservation of materials and products containing asbestos.
II – When the search reveals the presence of materials or products on list A, and if there is any doubt about the presence of asbestos in these materials or products, one or more samples of materials or products are taken by the person carrying out the search. These samples are analysed in accordance with the procedures defined in article R. 1334-24.
III -On completion of the survey, the person who carried it out draws up a survey report, which is given to the owner against acknowledgement of receipt.
IV-Depending on the results of the assessment of the state of preservation, the survey report recommends :
1° Either a periodic assessment of the state of preservation of the asbestos-containing materials and products mentioned in I ;
2° A measurement of airborne dust;
3° Or asbestos containment or removal work.
V.-A joint order of the ministers responsible for construction, health and labour specifies the criteria for assessing the state of conservation of materials and products and the content of the survey report.