Simon

New buildings and those built post 2000 should not have asbestos products as they were totally banned in 1999. Therefore I see no good reason why a building would need an asbestos register.

Ray

Contractors visiting the premises need absolute information. A single page entry (e.g. in the maintenance record/ H&S File) should suffice?

Another thing to consider is whether or not they are "new builds" on existing floor slabs. Some damp proof courses on older buildings contain asbestos. When we take on a building claiming to be built post 2000 we always demand a written, signed and dated letter from the LLs stating their assertion that it does not contain asbestos or evidence detailing the build and the relevent dates.

Been caught out once before when a bigger, new slab was laid over an existing one and a new warehouse erected. thankfully none was found but we still had to pay to find that out and getting that money back off the LL isn't likley when you're already the occupier.

An old gospel hymn starts

"I stand amazed"

I certainly do in the light of so many attempts to do far more than even the HSE state is required. I accept the potential need for brownfield land but for a genuine new build post 2000!!! Any person demanding such an entry is not competent in the operation of the relevant statutory provisions and really ought to be ruled off the tender list. Once contract is agreed there is still no need for genuine post 2000 builds.

Bob