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Classification of premises

Chart showing whether a Residential premises is likely to be classified as Domestic or Non-Domestic for the purposes of Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006

Type of Residence Mode of Occupation Rooms/Parts Domestic Premises
Yes No
Private House Single dwelling including bed-sits owner/occupier All *  
let to single family All *  
Occupied by more than one family Private rooms (e.g. bedrooms; living rooms) *  
Occupied by more than one family Shared rooms (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, toilets) *  
Rooms let to lodgers Common parts used for access and circulation (e.g. entrance lobby and staircase) *  
Private rooms *  
Private rooms *  
House converted into flats Occupied by more than one family Private rooms *  
Occupied by more than one family Common parts - for access, circulation and storage (e.g. entrance lobby and staircase, roof space)   *
Garages/parking spaces Integral/linked with residence Private *  
Not allocated to a specific person Common parts   *
Block of flats Occupied by more than one family Individual dwellings *  
Common parts (e.g. foyers, lifts, stairs, lobbies; boiler and plant rooms, roof spaces, communal yards, gardens, store rooms, external outbuildings, bike shelters)   *
Flats over shop or office with or without separate entrance Occupied by owner of shop or office Private rooms *  
Leased separately Private rooms *  
Access/egree & circulation area   *
Sheltered Accommodation   Private rooms *  
Communal rooms (dining/ lounge) *  
Work areas (e.g. central kitchen, staff rooms & laundries), lifts, staircases and circulation areas, boiler room, stores & roof spaces   *
Hotel or Guest House including Bed & Breakfast accommodation when prime purpose. Halls of Residence. Hostels owned privately or by Local Authority. Care Homes.   Private rooms occupied by owner *  
Guest accommodation & common parts   *
Tied cottage/accommodation Leased or rent-free All *  
Farm house Leased or rent-free All *  

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Updated 2012-07-19