Asbestos Register and Management in Commercial Buildings

CAR 2012 duties

• Duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises (Regulation 4)
• Identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the building
• Assess risk posed by each ACM
• Prepare a written management plan
• Review regularly and update on change
• Make information available to anyone liable to disturb ACMs

Types of survey

1. Management survey

   Standard ongoing management. Non-intrusive inspection for accessible ACMs.

2. Refurbishment/demolition survey

   Intrusive, required before any refurbishment or demolition works. More comprehensive.

Pre-fit-out asbestos check

Before any commercial fit-out or refurbishment starts, the refurbishment asbestos survey must be reviewed. Common findings in pre-2000 London commercial stock:

• AIB ceiling tiles (asbestos insulation board)
• Artex coatings on ceilings
• Pipe lagging in risers
• Floor tiles (vinyl with asbestos backing)
• Asbestos cement cladding panels

Removal

Licensed asbestos removal contractor (LARC) required for most notified works. Non-licensed work permitted for certain low-risk materials. Notification to HSE typically 14 days before works.

What we do

Pre-fit-out asbestos review built into project mobilisation. Liaison with LARC as required. See Office Refurbishment, Office Fit-Out, Dilapidations.

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