UKATA Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) in Buildings 2

Question 1

Under CAR 2012 Regulation 4, if the presence of asbestos in a material cannot be confirmed, what approach must the duty holder take?

Accepted Answer

Presume the material contains asbestos unless evidence shows it does not

Answer

Where the presence of asbestos cannot be confirmed by evidence or sampling, the duty holder must presume the material contains asbestos and manage it accordingly.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an asbestos register in a building?

Accepted Answer

To document the location, type, condition, and risk of all known or presumed ACMs

Answer

The asbestos register is a record of all known or presumed ACMs in a building, including their location, type, extent, condition, and associated risk assessment, enabling safe management.

Question 3

How should the condition of an asbestos-containing material be assessed during a management survey?

Accepted Answer

By visual inspection assessing damage, surface condition, and likelihood of disturbance

Answer

Condition assessment during a management survey is carried out visually, scoring factors such as surface damage, delamination, water damage, and the likelihood of the material being disturbed.

Question 4

What is the key difference between a management survey and a refurbishment and demolition (R&D) survey?

Accepted Answer

A management survey is non-intrusive; an R&D survey is fully intrusive to locate all ACMs before major works

Answer

A management survey is non-intrusive and designed to manage ACMs in normal occupancy, whereas an R&D survey is intrusive and aims to locate all ACMs, including those in hidden voids, before refurbishment or demolition.

Question 5

If asbestos floor tiles are found to be in good condition and are unlikely to be disturbed, what is usually the most appropriate management action?

Accepted Answer

Leave them in place, record them in the register, and monitor their condition

Answer

ACMs that are in good condition and not at risk of disturbance are best managed in place, with their location recorded and condition monitored periodically, as removal itself can create greater risks.

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UKATA Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) in Buildings 2