The A&L Program provides hazard evaluation, compliance guidance, inspections, and sampling support for maintenance activities, DTS projects, and other small-scope work. Renovation, demolition, and major construction projects typically require a qualified environmental consultant. EH&S requests that project teams provide copies of consultant-generated survey reports so the information can be incorporated into campus historical records and leveraged for future projects.
Services for Campus Construction & Maintenance Projects
For renovation, demolition, and major construction projects, environmental surveys are typically performed by qualified consultants retained by the project team.
EH&S requests that Project Managers provide copies of all asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials survey reports upon project completion.
Sharing survey reports helps:
- Expand the campus historical records database
- Reduce duplicate sampling and inspections where appropriate
- Improve access to existing environmental information
- Support future maintenance and renovation projects
- Improve project planning and hazard identification
While consultant surveys generally do not eliminate the need for future project-specific evaluations, they provide valuable historical information that can improve decision-making and support campus-wide hazard management.
Please upload all available hazardous material reports to the following secure Box link:
Early involvement of A&L can:
- Identify hazardous materials concerns before project decisions are finalized
- Reduce project delays and rework
- Improve cost and schedule predictability
- Allow existing survey information to be leveraged whenever possible
- Minimize duplicate inspections and sampling efforts
Project teams are encouraged to engage A&L during planning whenever building materials may be affected by proposed work.
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- Accessing ceilings or interstitial spaces
- Installing new devices or cable pathways
- Drilling, cutting, or penetrating walls, ceilings, or floors
- Performing maintenance involving building materials
- Working in areas with unknown asbestos or lead conditions
- Existing survey information is unavailable
- You are unsure whether hazards may be present
If you are unsure, contact A&L before work begins.
Engage an Environmental Consultant When:
- Planning a renovation project
- Planning demolition activities
- Preparing construction bid documents
- Performing design-phase evaluations
- Characterizing an entire building or project area
- Regulatory survey requirements exceed routine operational needs
Contrary to popular belief, asbestos-containing products have not been entirely eliminated from use in the United States. While many asbestos applications have been restricted, certain products may still legally contain asbestos, including:
- Vinyl asbestos floor tile
- Roofing felts and coatings
- Asbestos-cement products (e.g., shingles and pipe)
- Gaskets and millboard
- Pipeline wrap
- Non-roofing coatings
- Certain automotive components
- Specialized industrial products
As a result, the age of a building alone is not a reliable indicator of whether asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be present. During building inspections and renovation activities, asbestos is still occasionally identified in materials such as floor tile, mastic, drywall joint compound, and other construction products, including some found in newer facilities.
Because asbestos-containing materials can only be confirmed through proper evaluation and, when necessary, laboratory analysis, employees should avoid disturbing suspect materials and contact EH&S before conducting activities that may impact building materials.
Key Takeaway: Do not assume a material is asbestos-free based on the building's age. If work will disturb flooring, walls, ceilings, roofing materials, or other building components, consult EH&S to determine whether an asbestos assessment is required.