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Asbestos Building InspectionsAsbestos is a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals composed of thin, needle-like fibers. Exposure to asbestos causes several cancers and diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. Because of its fiber strength and heat resistance asbestos has been used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. The presence of asbestos-containing materials may pose an additional risk during the sale and/or management of a property. Knowledge of the applicable regulations, inspection of the property by a state licensed professional, asbestos abatement when necessary, and the preparation and proper implementation of an Operation and Maintenance Plan for remaining asbestos ensures that all unacceptable risks are addressed. Our asbestos inspections follow the guidelines established under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) program, and as required by USEPA regulation 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 61, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).
APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL has performed such services for many commercial and industrial properties, restaurants, apartment buildings, and single family homes. |
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Lead Testing & AbatementLead is a highly toxic substance historically used in paint. The use of lead in paint was banned in 1978 and can be considered an exposure hazard today in buildings constructed prior to the ban. APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL performs lead-based paint (LBP) risk assessments and inspections in accordance with state, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations and for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) purposes. Inspections are performed in buildings using either an X-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF) or the collection of bulk paint samples to test painted surfaces for lead in each sample location. XRF technology is a non-invasive, non-destructive means to determine the presence of lead in paint, even in painted surfaces several layers below the surface. In some instances, bulk sample collection of lead paint may be necessary. These samples are sent to accredited laboratories for analysis.
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