What is an asbestos register?

An asbestos register is a formal record of all identified or presumed asbestos-containing materials within a building. It documents each ACM's location, type, condition, risk score, and management recommendations. It must be available to anyone who may work on or near ACMs.

Is an asbestos register a legal requirement?

Yes — Regulation 4 of CAR 2012 requires dutyholders to maintain an up-to-date record of ACM locations and conditions. While the regulation does not use the term 'register', maintaining one is the standard method of demonstrating compliance.

Can contractors access the register?

Yes — the Duty to Manage requires that information about ACM locations is made available to anyone who might disturb them. Our digital registers can generate contractor-specific information packs with secure access.

How do I keep the register up to date?

The register should be updated after every re-inspection, following any remediation or removal works, and whenever ACM conditions change. We provide a structured update service as part of our ongoing compliance support.

Asbestos Registers

Digital asbestos registers providing easy access to identified ACMs for all stakeholders.

Delivered as part of the survey report, typically within 24–48 hours

Included with survey

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When Is This Required?

A legal requirement under CAR 2012 Regulation 4. Dutyholders must maintain a record of the location, condition, and extent of ACMs within their premises.

Who Needs This?

All non-domestic building owners and managers

Facilities managers needing digital compliance records

Contractors requiring pre-work asbestos information

Managing agents acting on behalf of freeholders

Purpose

To maintain an accurate, accessible record of all identified asbestos-containing materials within a property or portfolio, supporting the Duty to Manage under CAR 2012.

Comprehensive Overview

An asbestos register is a legal requirement under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. It provides a comprehensive record of all identified ACMs including their location, type, condition, and risk rating. The register must be accessible to anyone who may need to work on or near ACMs — from maintenance contractors to building managers and emergency services.

Comprehensive ACM Documentation: Each entry in the register documents the ACM's precise location (referenced to floor plans and grid coordinates), the asbestos type identified through laboratory analysis, the material form (e.g., sprayed coating, insulating board, cement product, textiles), its current condition, and the assessed risk scores. This provides a complete picture for anyone planning work in the building.

Digital Accessibility: We produce registers in digital formats that can be accessed remotely by authorised personnel, shared with contractors via secure links, and integrated with existing compliance management platforms. This eliminates the risk of outdated paper registers and ensures the most current information is always available.

Floor Plan Integration: ACM locations are marked on annotated floor plans using industry-standard colour coding and referencing systems. This allows maintenance staff and contractors to quickly identify ACM locations relative to their planned work areas, reducing the risk of accidental disturbance.

Ongoing Maintenance: Registers are living documents that must be updated following re-inspections, remediation works, or any change to ACM condition. We provide a structured update service ensuring your register remains current, accurate, and compliant at all times. Historical data is preserved, creating a complete audit trail of ACM management over time.

Contractor Information Packs: For each property, we can generate contractor-specific information packs drawn from the register, highlighting ACMs relevant to specific work areas. This supports permit-to-work systems and contractor briefings, ensuring anyone working in the building has access to the asbestos information they need.

Our registers are designed to meet the needs of individual properties, multi-site portfolios, and organisations requiring integration with broader facilities management systems.