The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 mean it is a legal requirement for Asbestos risks to be managed in all Commercial properties, but every year a collection of Landlords and Tenants are prosecuted for failing to meet their obligations.
The Asbestos Dutyholder for a commercial property may be either the Landlord, the tenant, an appointed agent or in some circumstances, a combination of them. The tenancy agreement should state clearly which party is responsible for maintenance and repairs, and the law will regard them as the asbestos dutyholder and is responsible for ensuring they prevent anyone being exposed to carcinogenic asbestos fibres by understanding their obligations in relation to the regulations and identifying any asbestos within the building and taking steps to manage the Asbestos Containing Materials found.
APEC Environmental have extensive experience of delivering cost effective and competent solutions within the Commercial Property Market and have a long list of commercial property clients that we have delivered a number of property related services to which include Asbestos Surveys, Sampling and project Management services nationwide along with the provision of UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training to the teams of Regional Building Surveyors and Facilities Management.
