Statutory compliance
Asbestos management
Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 places a duty to manage asbestos on whoever is responsible for maintaining non-domestic premises. The duty holder must find out whether asbestos is present, keep an up-to-date register and management plan, monitor its condition, and share that information with anyone who may disturb it.
The law behind it
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, regulation 4
What is due and when
| Check | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Asbestos management survey | Once, then updated as the building changes |
| Condition review of known asbestos | Regularly, per the management plan — commonly annually |
| Refurbishment and demolition survey | Before any intrusive work |
The duty applies to buildings that may contain asbestos — in practice, those built or refurbished before 2000.
Official source: HSE — Managing asbestos. This page summarises the guidance; it is not legal advice.
Have it handled
We schedule, carry out and record these checks as part of facilities management risk assessments, with every certificate held in one compliance record.
Other statutory obligations
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