Summary of Experience Flashcards
what legislation deals with Asbestos in the UK?
Control of Asbestos 2012
What does the control of asbestos do?
Makes a duty holder responsible for:
Determining whether asbestos is present
Presume materials contain asbestos
Create an asbestos management plan
(inspected every 12 months)
assess the risk of exposure
Provide information
In general - allows for:
Updated requirements for non-license work
Medical surveillance and record keeping
what is in an Asbestos management plan
Who is responsible
Asbestos register
Monitoring schedule
Control arrangements
Emergency procedures
What should be included in an Asbestos register?
Location + Presumed
Type
Condition
Photographs
Potential to release fibres
What is a building warrant
Legal permission to start building works
When is a building warrant required
If you plan to build, alter, extend or demolish a building.
Not needed for minor DIY or non structural works
what is planning permission
the approval given by the local authority under the power given to it by the 1948 Town and Country Planning Act to allow the building of, or changes to, a building
when is planning permission required
when the work is defined a development
or change of use
What is listed building consent?
Allows local authorities to ensure that any changes to listed buildings are appropriate and sympathetic to their character
when is listed building consent required
Alteration, extension or demolition to a listed building.
what are the different listings for historical properties
Done by historical environment Scotland
Cat A
National / International Importance
Fine example of a type of period or building type
CAT B
More regional local importance
Major examples of a particular period or style
CAT C
Buildings of local importance
lesser examples of any period, style or building type
goes well with A’s & B’s
Why was the lack of statutory documents classed as a red flag?
Shows that appliances may have not been properly maintained
If they purchases the premises they would have to get it done or would be liable for fines/imprisonment
What are O&M manuals?
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Operation and maintenance instructions
Architectural
Electrical
Mechanical
manufactures literature
as built drawings
singed test certificates
What is a RFI tracker
Numbering system
Item
tick box for if information was available
Comments
dates
What is included in a license to alter?
Consent from the landlord
Tenants obligations
Lease obligations
Reinstatement at lease expiry
Drawing/explanation of works
