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Bitumen tape may contain asbestos

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I had a fuse board fitted and an EIC issued, all fine and signed off properly. My flat has gone on sale 5 months later and the potential buyer has had a RICS survey done which flagged the potential for asbestos. The buyer also had an EICR done which passed.


The buyer is worried about the comments the surveyor made. Is this dangerous and should it be removed? What would be the best course of action for me to take?


I have attached a photo.

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    Hard to see but is that the cable to the company fuse in the meter box above ? Can you show the termination ?

    If so the cable is likely served with tar impregnated hemp or jute, and it is not yours anyway , it belongs to the local Network Operator, though they will not care if the cloth is peeled off or the cable is boxed in

    If it is a water pipe however it may be lagged in something nasty and look much the same.

    When was the place built , that may also influence the decision.

    Mike.

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    Hard to see but is that the cable to the company fuse in the meter box above ? Can you show the termination ?

    If so the cable is likely served with tar impregnated hemp or jute, and it is not yours anyway , it belongs to the local Network Operator, though they will not care if the cloth is peeled off or the cable is boxed in

    If it is a water pipe however it may be lagged in something nasty and look much the same.

    When was the place built , that may also influence the decision.

    Mike.

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