3. When was it built?
You know for sure the building was built in or after 2000
It is unlikely to have any asbestos.
However see information on brownfield sites and old equipment below. If either of these is applicable you should continue. The guidelines for these are later in the scheme.
If neither of these apply you have completed the scheme and do not need to continue. Print this page and keep it for your records.
It was built before 2000, or you are unsure
Presume the building contains asbestos unless you know for sure it doesn't.
In addition, see information on brownfield sites and old equipment below. If either of these is applicable, follow the guidelines later in the scheme.
Click the Next button below to continue.
Brownfield sites
'Brownfield' is an area of land that was previously developed, often but not always for industrial and commercial purposes. It may be contaminated - asbestos may lie buried.
Ask your local authority planning department to find out if you are on a brownfield site.
Old equipment
eg ovens, brakes, soundproofing, insulating mats, fire blankets, oven gloves, ironing surfaces
Presume that it contains asbestos
If either brownfield sites or old equipment could apply, please click the Next button below to continue.
