Library of building pollutants

This page gathers the substances and material families to monitor in buildings, their common locations, useful references and the associated diagnostic methodology. Data from PolluDoc.

Asbestos

Very high (before 1990)

Fibres used for insulation, sealing and fire protection.

Risk level

5/5

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Typical locations

Colles de carrelage

Faux-plafonds

Vinyl-amiante

Fibrociment (Eternit)

Joints coupe-feu

Isolation conduites

Keep in mind

Banned in 1990, but still in 75% of Swiss pre-1990 buildings

In buildings

Roofing, adhesives, suspended ceilings, pipe insulation, plaster, joints — everywhere

Before work

OLED diagnostic mandatory before any work on pre-1990 buildings

Historical marker

Historical uses, ban and current considerations

Historical dossierHistorical uses, ban and points of vigilance

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Legal framework

Asbestos — Legal framework

OLED Art. 16

Diagnostic obligatoire avant travaux sur ouvrages avant 1990.

CFST 6503

Directive cadre pour identification et gestion de l'amiante.

ASCA v1.5

Guide méthodologique: rapport, codification, échelle d'urgence.

LPE Art. 61

Sanctions pénales, amendes jusqu'à CHF 20'000.

Methodology

Structured process in 6 steps

01.Étude documentaire

1–2j

Plans, permis, historique.

02.Inspection visuelle

½j

Visite par diagnostiqueur formé SUVA.

03.Prélèvements

Même jour

Protocole ASCA v1.5.

04.Analyse labo

3–5j

MLP/MET, ISO 17025.

05.Rapport

Conforme ASCA, cartographie.

06.Suivi

Variable

Contrôles, libération.

Methodology

How we proceed

Document review

Review of plans, building history and planned works.

Visual inspection

Identification of suspect materials and zoning.

Sampling

Sampling according to applicable protocols (FACH, VDI, etc.).

Laboratory analysis

Submission to accredited laboratory, results within 5–10 business days.

Report

Mapping, results, recommendations and annexes.

Before works

When identification becomes necessary

Interior renovation (demolition, floor removal, drilling)

Facade or roof renewal

Partial or total demolition

Purchase of a building built before 1990

Change of building use

Remediation after damage (fire, water)

The exact scope depends on the building, the materials involved and the nature of the planned works.

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