Asbestos regulations for your commercial property
If you鈥檙e the landlord, tenant or managing agent of a commercial property you may be responsible for managing asbestos, unless your contract or lease says otherwise.
What you must do
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If you have a lease or contract, check who is responsible for asbestos.
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Find out where the asbestos is (you鈥檒l probably need an external accredited surveyor to carry out an asbestos survey).
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Have the material analysed and keep a record of what you find.
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Carry out a .
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Share the information with anyone likely to come into contact with the area, such as builders.
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Keep anything containing asbestos in good repair or have it sealed or removed.
The will help you find an accredited surveyor and testing laboratory.
Penalties
If you do not have a plan to deal with asbestos and put it in action, you could face:
- a fine of up to 拢20,000
- imprisonment for up to 12 months
For a serious breach you could face an unlimited fine and/or imprisonment of up to 2 years.
Owners of derelict or vacant premises and warehouses also need an asbestos survey.
More detailed information
In England, Scotland and Wales
Find more on managing asbestos on the .
In Northern Ireland
The has guidance for employees and employers on managing asbestos.