Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, Approved Code of Practice and guidance L127

This publication gives advice on how to comply with the duty in regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises. It explains the duties of building owners, tenants and anyone else with legal responsibilities for such premises.

The regulation requires:

• taking reasonable steps to find asbestos-containing materials in premises and checking their condition;
• presuming materials contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence to suppose they do not;
• keeping an up-to-date written record of the location and condition of asbestos-containing materials;
• assessing the risk of exposure to asbestos-containing materials;
• and preparing and putting into effect a plan to manage the risk.