From May 2004 all duty holders have a duty to identify and manage Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) in non-domestic premises. Duty Holders are all those with responsibility for maintenance and repairs on non-domestic premises.

Those in control of premises should:

* Determine the location and condition of any ACMs, presume that materials contain asbestos unless there is evidence that they don’t
* Make a record of the location and condition of ACMs in the premises.
* Assess the risks of how likely anyone is to be exposed to fibres from ACMs
* Have in place a plan on how the risks will be managed, and take steps to put in place and action a management plan.
* Provide information on the location and condition of ACMs to anyone likely to work on or disturb them.

You should ask to see the ACM register which should contain details of where any ACMs may be located and the chances of disturbing them during the work.