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PRESENT THE DATA
The Asbestos Information Certificate
Asbestos survey reports are often considered
complex documents with inconsistent
terminology and numerous numbers.
Understanding what all this means is difficult
for those managing properties and does not
lend itself to building a national database or
developing a strategy.
We are proposing the implementation of
the Asbestos Information Certificate (AIC)
using the format of an Energy Performance
Certificate (EPC) and a Display Energy
Certificate (DEC). An AIC will provide an
overview of the asbestos condition and the
effectiveness of management. The aim is that
these certificates will give a clear and concise
analysis of each site, forming the basis of the
UK’s National Asbestos Register.
Figure 3 - An example Asbestos
Information Certificate
With artificial intelligence algorithms and industry experience, it has been possible to produce a
list of asbestos items, assess their risk and provide a weighting based on the material’s location or
property type and risk to occupants.
The material’s risk is assessed based on its present environment—for example, a
primary school—and further refined based on its location within the building (e.g.,
a classroom versus a boiler room). For instance, an asbestos insulation board in a
warm air heater presents a significantly higher risk than the same material used as a
window infill panel.
This process has been drafted, and input from user groups, trade unions, and others will assist
in finalising this model. This approach and a common vocabulary would be cost-neutral for those
undertaking asbestos surveys.
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