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Yes — for most non-domestic properties and shared residential spaces built before 2000. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, the designated dutyholder has a strict legal obligation to manage asbestos risk. Failure to comply can result in unlimited fines and imprisonment. Read the full breakdown below.

If you own a property in the UK with a pre-2000s garage, chances are you are looking at a corrugated asbestos cement roof. While durable, this material poses significant health risks if disturbed. Removing it is not a standard DIY. While there are six regulated asbestos minerals, the industry and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) focus primarily on three main types that were extensively used in construction. This guide provides a professional deep dive into Chrysotile (W