An asbestos inspection is when an individual inspects a building or facility for the presence or location of asbestos-containing material (ACM) or suspected ACM. ACM is defined as material that contains greater than 1% asbestos. Suspected ACM is material that is assumed to be ACM, but has not been sampled and analyzed for asbestos content. An asbestos inspection also includes re-examining a building or facility to identify the presence or location of additional or existing ACM or suspected
The Inspector is responsible for (1) determining weather ACM is present and (2) assessing the physical characteristics of the ACM.
Samples will be taken and analyzed by an NVLAP/NIST accredited laboratory using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) which is the EPA approved method for analyzing bulk materials for asbestos
