An Asbestos Management Survey (formerly a Type 2 Survey) is the minimum asbestos survey required under law and is required in any commercial property that was built before 2000.

1. Trident Surveying have particular expertise with regards to Asbestos Management Surveys
and we have developed a deep understanding of the ever changing and detailed HSE
requirements and legislation in this area over more than 25 years.
What is an Asbestos Management Survey?
An Asbestos Management Survey (formerly a Type 2 Survey) is the minimum asbestos
survey required under law and is required in any commercial property that was built
before 2000.
An Asbestos Management Survey is generally referred to as a standard survey. The
purpose of this inspection is to locate and identify, as far as is reasonably practicable, the
presence and extent of any suspect Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) in the premises
and assess their condition for implementing Regulation 4 ‘Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non
Domestic Properties' as stated in Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).
An Asbestos Management Survey will identify asbestos containing materials which could
become damaged or disturbed during normal everyday occupancy and will include any
foreseeable maintenance activities. An assessment on the condition of the materials will
also be made.
What's involved in an Asbestos Management Survey?
Asbestos Management Surveys can entail some intrusive work and some disturbance. The
level of this intrusion will differ between sites, and your Trident surveyor will give you a
more detailed breakdown of what's involved on your specific site. Various factors will apply
such as building type, building construction and general accessibility. Our highly
experienced surveyors will inspect all areas of the building (including floors, walls, ceilings,
within suspended ceiling voids, loft voids, accessible risers etc), and locate asbestos
containing materials (ACM's). This survey will not cause major damage to the building or
areas. The asbestos management survey, where required, will involve the collection of
suspect samples, followed by the analysis of the samples, to confirm the presence or
absence of asbestos.

2. Asbestos Management Surveys and Domestic Properties
The 'Duty to Manage Asbestos' requirements of Regulation 4 of CAR 2012 do not normally
apply to domestic premises. However, the requirements do apply to common parts of
premises, including housing developments and blocks of flats. These requirements mean
that organisations such as local authorities, housing associations, social housing
management companies and others who own, or are responsible for domestic properties,
have legal duties to ensure the health and safety of their staff, contractors and others in
domestic premises.
Is an Asbestos Management Survey the right survey for you?
Asbestos Management Surveys can cover everyday and simple maintenance work.
However the duty holder should be aware that where 'more extensive' maintenance or
repair work is required, a management survey may not provide adequate information to
enable the works. More intrusive investigation may be required in the form of an asbestos
refurbishment survey. An Asbestos Refurbishment Survey or an Asbestos Demolition
Survey should be undertaken prior to any works which disturbs the fabric of the building.
Trident Surveying can help you decide which type of survey you need to meet HSE
regulations, help you manage any risk and liability and give you recommendations of what
to do next.
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page for more information about our Asbestos Management Surveys.
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