Compliance obligation
Typically legally required for a construction firm — typically renewing on an ongoing basis.
Status
Typically legally required
How often
Ongoing
Under
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Refurbishment / Demolition Asbestos Survey is one of the obligations that typically applies to a construction firm in the UK, under Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. It needs renewing on an ongoing basis, and enforcement can follow if it lapses.
The full legislation: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Ongoing. Before refurbishment or demolition that may disturb materials in a building (common pre-2000), a refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey is typically required so asbestos is identified and managed or removed by a licensed contractor where needed. Per-project.
Enforced under CAR 2012 / the HSW Act 1974: unlimited fines and/or up to 2 years' imprisonment on conviction.
Is refurbishment / demolition asbestos survey a legal requirement for a construction firm?
Refurbishment / Demolition Asbestos Survey typically applies to a construction firm under UK law, under Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
How often does a construction firm need refurbishment / demolition asbestos survey?
Ongoing. Before refurbishment or demolition that may disturb materials in a building (common pre-2000), a refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey is typically required so asbestos is identified and managed or removed by a licensed contractor where needed.
What's the penalty for not having refurbishment / demolition asbestos survey?
Enforced under CAR 2012 / the HSW Act 1974: unlimited fines and/or up to 2 years' imprisonment on conviction.
Keeval tracks refurbishment / demolition asbestos survey against your actual premises, watches the renewal date, and keeps the certificate inspection-ready — free, for all your sites, no card.
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See the full guide →This page highlights the obligation, frequency and penalties that typically apply to premises like yours in England & Wales — general information to help you act on your duties, not legal advice and not a definitive statement of your position. You remain the duty-holder; take your own professional advice where you need certainty. Keeval is a trading name of Brenkon Holdings Limited (no. 16987530).