UKATA Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) in Buildings

Question 1

Which building application commonly used sprayed asbestos coatings in pre-2000 UK buildings?

Accepted Answer

Fire protection on structural steelwork

Answer

External roof cladding

Answer

Decorative plasterwork on walls

Answer

Insulation beneath timber floors

Question 2

In which year was the use of all forms of asbestos finally banned in the UK?

Accepted Answer

1999

Answer

1985

Answer

1992

Answer

2006

Question 3

Asbestos insulating board (AIB) is most commonly found in which building application?

Accepted Answer

Ceiling tiles and fire-resistant partition boards

Answer

Underground drainage pipes

Answer

External paving slabs

Answer

Decorative ceramic floor tiles

Question 4

Why are asbestos cement (AC) products generally considered lower risk than asbestos insulating board (AIB)?

Accepted Answer

The asbestos fibres are firmly bound within the cement matrix

Answer

They contain no more than 1% asbestos by weight

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They are always found outdoors where air disperses fibres

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They were manufactured using only white asbestos

Question 5

Which of the following is a typical location where asbestos textured coatings (such as Artex) were applied?

Accepted Answer

Domestic ceilings and interior walls

Answer

External brick walls

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Garage forecourt surfaces

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Swimming pool surrounds

Question 6

Which type of asbestos-containing material is classified as 'friable' and poses the greatest risk of fibre release?

Accepted Answer

Sprayed asbestos thermal and fire coatings

Answer

Asbestos cement corrugated roof sheets

Answer

Vinyl floor tiles containing asbestos

Answer

Asbestos rope seals in boiler doors

Question 7

Which of the following materials found in older UK buildings does NOT typically contain asbestos?

Accepted Answer

Double-glazed sealed window units

Answer

Boiler flue pipes

Answer

Textured decorative ceiling coatings

Answer

Thermal lagging on heating pipes