The obligation
A licensed asbestos removalist must keep a copy of the asbestos removal control plan for 2 years after the removal work it relates to is completed.
If a notifiable incident occurs in connection with that removal work, the removalist must keep the plan for at least 5 years after the incident occurs. An asbestos removal area includes any area defined in an asbestos removal control plan as part of the asbestos removal area.
- What
- A licensed asbestos removalist must keep a copy of the asbestos removal control plan for 2 years after the removal work it relates to is completed.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Keeping the asbestos removal control plan is a WHS requirement set out in Management and removal of asbestos (NZ). It is made under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Keeping the asbestos removal control plan is a WHS obligation under Management and removal of asbestos (NZ). In short, A licensed asbestos removalist must keep a copy of the asbestos removal control plan for 2 years after the removal work it relates to is completed.
What changed recently?
Keeping the asbestos removal control plan was last updated on 19 October 2026.