AHERA Inspections
Initial asbestos building inspections performed by EPA-accredited inspectors, forming the basis of your Asbestos Management Plan.
Schools & Educational Facilities
Environmental Compliance Built For Educational Facilities
Schools are a specialized market with their own federal rulebook. Axis Remedial Sciences performs AHERA inspections, reinspections, surveillance, and Management Plan work for K-12 districts, charter schools, and private non-profit schools — alongside lead, mold, and indoor air quality services.
Who we work with
School administratorsMaintenance directorsFacility managersSchool systems & districtsCharter and private non-profit schoolsArchitects & construction managers
School Services
What We Provide To Schools
Everything an educational facility needs to identify environmental hazards, stay compliant with federal and state requirements, and document that compliance.
Three-Year AHERA Reinspections
The comprehensive reinspection AHERA requires every three years, with updated material assessments and Management Plan revisions.
Six-Month Surveillance
Periodic surveillance of known and suspected asbestos-containing materials, documenting any change in condition.
Asbestos Management Plans
Preparation and maintenance of the plan AHERA requires each school to keep on site and make available for public review.
School Asbestos Consulting
Ongoing guidance on O&M programs, response actions, staff training documentation, and annual notifications.
Renovation & Demolition Surveys
Pre-project asbestos surveys so maintenance, renovation, and demolition work proceeds without disturbing ACM unknowingly.
Lead-Based Paint Inspections
XRF testing, paint chip sampling, and lead hazard assessments for school buildings constructed before 1978.
Mold Inspections & Moisture Assessments
Moisture mapping, microbial evaluations, and remediation scoping after roof leaks, plumbing failures, or HVAC condensation.
Indoor Air Quality Services
Indoor environmental assessments and air monitoring to support healthy classrooms and respond to occupant complaints.
Environmental Compliance Consulting
Help interpreting EPA, OSHA, and state requirements — and documenting compliance ahead of audits and inspections.
The AHERA Cycle
Compliance Is Ongoing, Not One-And-Done
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act sets a recurring schedule. Missing a milestone is one of the most common findings during a compliance audit.
- Once
Initial Inspection
Every school building is inspected for asbestos-containing materials by an EPA-accredited Asbestos Building Inspector.
- Ongoing
Management Plan
Findings become the Asbestos Management Plan, kept at the school and available for public review on request.
- Every 6 months
Surveillance
Known and suspected ACM is visually surveilled to document any change in condition.
- Every 3 years
Reinspection
A full reinspection re-evaluates all known ACM and updates the Management Plan as necessary.
- Annually
Notification
Parents, teachers, and employees are notified of the availability of the Management Plan.
AHERA does not require that all asbestos be removed. Materials in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be managed in place through an Operations & Maintenance program. Read the full explanation.
Axis Knowledge Center
Reading For School Decision-Makers
What Is an AHERA Inspection?
The federal law behind school asbestos inspections — what it requires, who it applies to, and what an accredited inspector actually does.
Read the answerWhy Do Schools Need AHERA Inspections?
Why the federal government requires K-12 schools to inspect, document, and monitor asbestos — and how often.
Read the answerDo I Need an Asbestos Survey Before Demolition?
Why demolition surveys are more comprehensive than renovation surveys, who requires them, and what happens when asbestos is found.
Read the answerReady to breathe easier?
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